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Since I am now officially a Brewer, the list of “things that Daron Sutton did” begins right here in Blog-ville. I’ll be sending these out weekly so read at your own risk. To get started, the Brewers have asked that I write about my least favorite subject…“ME!”
The most important thing I want you to know about ME is that I try to live my life with an understanding that it’s NOT about ME. I’m not batting a thousand but I try to live each day with this as my mantra. Even in blog’s…except this time. This blog is about ME…’cause they’re making me.
I’m 35 years old, married (14 years in February) with a 7-year old daughter. I was born and raised in the “live music capital” of the world, Austin, Texas. Actually, I grew up in a small town outside Austin called Georgetown. Like most Texas kids, I played football from age 7 through High School, but my passion was always baseball. Baseball was my ticket to an education. Luckily, I had a few choices and settled on San Antonio and St. Mary’s University, where I was the catcher for the nationally ranked NAIA powerhouse Rattlers and where I earned a degree in English-Communications. Aside from the degree, the St. Mary’s move was big for my career because that’s where I connected with the San Antonio Missions (we shared the same stadium) and to the San Antonio Spurs (they practiced in our gym)
Link (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/01/a_proper_introd.html)
Wow, thanks for all the great comments and email's. Means alot. I'll fire up a new entry every Monday and respond to questions/commments on Friday's...Deal? I still have a few events in Texas (Spurs, College Hoops) to clean up before I join the team for good and am spending most of my free time throttled in full Brewer download. Some great nuggets. Like the fact that there was a "Milwaukee Brewers" team in 1901...led by player/manager Hugh Duffy (HOF '45). "Sir" Hugh was the ultimate free agent during an era when such a benefit did not exist...bouncing around between rival leagues taking full advantage of his extraordiary batsmanship (.324 lifetime hitter). He hit for the highest single season batting average in MLB history in 1894 (.440- some have it at .438) on his way to the Triple Crown. He was also credited with being Ted Williams first hitting coach. Which basically went something like this: "Ted, go in there and get a hit, just like I used to..." "Yessir, Sir...(hit)...How was that, Sir?" "Perfect, Ted...come back tomorrow and I'll coach you some more!"
OK...here we go:
Link (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/01/name_dropper.html)
Last Friday, I signed off for the final time on Spurs TV during another blowout win for the Spurs over the Chris Paul-less Hornets. After eight years on the air and 14 total with the organization, I said my goodbye's and closed the book on my NBA life.
Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich offered a heartfelt sendoff. It lasted 10 minutes and it's the longest conversation I've had with Pop to date (He was ejected in the first quarter of that game, btw). Up to that point, our relationship was all business. He was always fair. He always answered the tough questions. And, he was always the most intimidating presence in the room. But Friday, for the first time, he was my buddy...and as we talked about trust and respect and the Brewers (he loves baseball...and Milwaukee) I couldn't help but think about what makes an organization great and what I see building in the Brewers right now. It's the same thing I witnessed first hand with the Spurs when Pop took reign over the franchise.
Link (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/01/winning_culture.html)
I have a new favorite former Brewer. It had been a Robin Yount/Paul Molitor combo until last week. My new favorite former Brewer is Larry Hisle. Larry Hisle calls his life "nothing special" but he is making new fans every day in the Milwaukee area, even though it has been 25 years since he played his last game in the Big Leagues. That was 1982...as a member of the most beloved Brewers team in franchise history. He played in only nine games that year and didn't contribute much (2 HR, 5 RBI). But only five years prior to '82, he was one of the most productive players in the big leagues. During Larry's two All-Star years, ('77 in Minnesota, '78 in Milwaukee) he drove in a combined 234 runs and hit 62 long balls. Those are the stats. For me, the most important production came after his time as a player when he began his work in the Brewers Community Relations Department.
Link (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/01/larry_hisle.html)
The question I've been asked the most from Brew fan: "What's your home run call?" Well, I hope I don't disappoint you but I don't have a home run call. I think I use "gone" a lot...Sometimes "outta here." But mostly I just call it as I see it. Is it a line drive? A high towering shot? Did he get enough? Here is my mental checklist for home runs (and any other big hits): Name, Score, Shut up." Especially during home games.
Now, I'm not opposed to home run calls. It's just that all the good ones are taken. In my opinion, there are three ground rules for such calls: 1. If you're in, or headed to, the Hall of Fame you can have a home run call. 2. No plagiarism. And, 3. Only one per team. Especially if that "one" is memorialized with ballpark signage.
I was a big fan of Harry Caray's call, "It might be, it could be, it is..." said with the proper amount of slobber, of course. Vin Scully has a classic and by far the most imitated: "She is gooooone!" My broadcasting hero Ernie Harwell has a beauty too, "loooong gone." I like Bob Uecker's "get up, get up, get outta here" because it's a players call...something you'd hear in the dugout. Even though it's quirky, Matt Vasgersian's movie lines always crack me up and I find myself saying Hawk Harrelson's "You can put it on the board, yyyes" quite a bit...mostly when I'm playing board games with my seven year old.
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Guest Blogger time here in the "House of Blogs." The entry below comes from a hillbilly friend of mine from Texas. Here is Mr. "Redneck," Mr. "Too many disorders to count," Mr."Here's your sign" himself...Bill Engvall
Hey Brewer fans...Well the Super Bowl is over, finally. Don't get me wrong I am a sports fan but no sport is better than baseball. There is something about going to a day game with your friends or in my case my wife. That's right baseball fans I was lucky enough to marry a woman that LOVES baseball. So I am looking forward to sitting in the sun with my wife in her jersey and shorts,(which by the way, there is nothing sexier than a woman wearing a baseball jersey.) We sit here and discuss players, whose over paid, whose underpaid, and whose playing in spite of themselves. Somehow a beer taste better at a ballpark and a hot dog with everything on it.
Last year the big topic of discussion was how they get the grass cut in different shades of green to create those stripes. I don't know if Brian will let me continue this all season but I will give you my perspective on the game as I see it. So here are my criteria for baseball. It should be played on real grass, not fake, no names on jerseys, if your a fan...you should know the players, and all replays should be played on the big screen no matter the out come. Finally, if I see one more ad for a television show on the big board I am going to scream. It's Baseball not a Nielsen box. Okay, well there are Bill Engvall's criteria for a game. See you at spring training.
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Anybody know a good florist? This week, I'll be celebrating both Valentine's Day AND my 13th wedding anniversary by heading to Maryvale, Arizona for six weeks of Spring Training! Don't worry, I'm only slightly in the doghouse. After all, it was my wife, Michele, who pushed the final chip to the middle when this Brewers job was on the table.
I'd love to tell you she did it because of her passion for baseball. But, no, Milwaukee was a "go" with my wife because she loves the schools, the seasons, and the people. Truth is, my bride doesn't know much about sports at all. She's an educator, a bookworm and a great equalizer in this fanatical, sports crazed country. She has met some of the most famous people in the sports world, completely oblivious and unimpressed with career accomplishments or public standing. It cracks me up when she's says things like, "That guy, Doug (Melvin), seems nice...what's he do?" She likes Mike Maddux because he knows a lot about the public school system and the real estate market in the Milwaukee area, even though she's still not sure what position he plays. Nope, talk of Bill Hall or Jeff Suppan will be returned with a blank stare, followed by a properly placed "and..."
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: A Love Story (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/02/anybody_know_a_.html)
With the Arizona sun shining brightly and nosebleeds springing up all over in the warm desert air, pitchers and catchers are filing in Maryvale Baseball Park with plenty of hope, anticipation and per diem. So here is a little pre-Cactus League quiz to get your brain back in baseball mode. Ten random nuggets to see how close you are to "game ready." Good luck. Answers below, don't peak!
1) For you autograph hounds: On a team-signed baseball, where should you find the manager's signature?
2) A batter's line drive hits a baserunner in fair territory leading off first. Who's out? Who stays?
3) Which base is known as the "keystone?"
4) Speaking of the keystone...how do middle infielders communicate with each other about who is to cover second on a stolen base attempt?
5) How many ways can a batter reach 1st base?
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Entry Exam (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/02/entry_exam.html)
Many feel the best thing about Spring Training is the abundance of "hope" shared by every team and it's fans. An "inside-out" appeal which springs the feelings that this "could be our year."
For me, though, the best thing about baseball this time of year is more about the sensory appeal. An "outside-in" reaction to the sights, smells, and sounds of the greatest game on earth.
The sights:
The grass is greener here than anywhere else it seems. The fields are perfectly manicured. The edges are sharp and the dirt looks firm but soft at the same time. The uniforms are rich with color and contrast...and not a whiter white exists, than the white on a Major League uniform.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Maryvale Wail (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/02/maryvale_wail.html)
Transcript of Monday's online chat:
Brian Anderson: Hey everyone, glad to be here with you ... let's get started.
cfjjr: Considering the changes that the Astros and Cardinals have made to their rotations, do you feel, like I do, that the Brewers have the best starting rotation of any team in the NL Central?
Anderson: I do -- talented and deep. Pitching always reigns, so from what I've seen and what I've heard, I love the arms Ned Yost has at his disposal. So far, everyone is healthy as well.
dan1092: What is your prediction for the 2007 brewers?
Anderson: How about World Series champions?
chisoxenvy: What do you think will be the biggest difference working in the bigs vs. the Minors?
Anderson: Per diem! Game is the same, timing, rhythm, etc. Bigger crowds make it easier to feel the energy. Certainly more eyes on you!
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Online Chat (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/02/online_chat.html)
So far so good in Brewers camp. The Crew is throwing around some serious lumber in the early going. A few bumps and strains but, overall, the health of the team is very good. The health of the announcers is also very good. I'm trying to get a litter fatter (preparing for next winter) and "Rock" Schroeder is on a mission to lose 20 lbs before April 1st. After three days in Arizona, he now has to lose 25 lbs. Calling baseball again has been an absolute blast. I can't describe to you, without sounding like a total wuss, how blessed I am to get a chance to call Brewers games.
You can thank Tyler Barnes for arranging the FREE webcasts. In a related note, plans are in the works for a charity fundraiser to replace the six months worth of paychecks that Tyler will no longer be receiving. Way to take one for the team TB!
We've enjoyed taking email's during the games [broadcast@brewers.com]. They're coming in fast so remember, questions only. Short and sweet. I'm not smart enough, nor talented enough to read long email's and call the game at the same time. We certainly don't want to miss any action so save the filibusters for the blog and keep 'em tight.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Game On (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/03/as_the_rooster_.html)
One week to go before the Crew heads North!
Make sure you take note of the Brewers "On Deck" event planned for your enjoyment Sunday, April 1st. It's a FREE event at Miller Park. The "On Deck" will not be televised this year but the entire TV crew will be there. We'll be potato- sack racing to build unity and producer John Walsh will be practicing yelling at Bill and me to "READ THE PROMO" to get us ready for the first telecast. The players will be there, too...shaking hands, kissing babies and signing autographs before they hit the field for a public workout in the afternoon.
Some questions to be answered:
For Melam: Joe Thatcher is a great story. Certainly a guy you root for. It would not surprise me if he pitched in the Big Leagues this year. I watched him from the stands Saturday and he is filthy! He throws NOTHING straight. He has a natural cutter that breaks away from lefties and into righties. From what I've seen, he hasn't shown an "away breaking" pitch to righties but he's a difficult guy to square up on as a hitter which means you can ditch the radar gun and look at results. It's rare for a club to call a guy out of minor league camp halfway through spring training so he definitely has the Brewers attention. They might be making a "Disney" movie about Joe Thatcher one day!
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: 1 Week 2 Tweak (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/03/1_week_2_tweak.html)
Have you ever wondered what the Greyhound would do if he ever caught the rabbit? Would he be disappointed? I think he would race again because the chase is just as fun as the catch. As we get ready to start the new season, I kind of feel like that mutt. I have caught a big league bunny with this job. My dream job. But, now we move to the "keeping" portion of the race.
Many have asked what my emotions are going to be like before the first telecast. Well, I'll tell you...nervous, excited, uncomfortable, humbled, fearful to name a few. Every announcer wants to be liked and I'm no different. Likability is what keeps us talking heads employed. But, it's not about me. My voice, my style, is what it is. My pledge. My priority...is to make sure my Brewers still sound like your Brewers (at least the TV version). Day by day, night after night. A wise producer once told me, "An announcer cannot make a bad game great...but he can make a great game bad." I agree with that. My goal is to help keep the great games great and the bad games watchable. Let's hope the bad eggs are few and far between.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Away We Go! (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/04/wabbit_season_h.html)
The first week of the season has passed and I have enjoyed every minute of it in the booth. I could not have dreamed up a more perfect Opening Day scenario than the Ben Sheets masterpiece versus the Dodgers. The energy in Miller Park was off the charts. Opening Day was by far the busiest day I have ever experienced in my career. From TV and radio interviews, personal appearances and preparing for my own call of the game, most of my MLB debut anxiety had no chance to creep in. The game was over before I knew it and I can barely remember a thing outside the final inning.
The highlight of the opening series for me was to share the press box with three Hall of Fame broadcasters. Bob Uecker, Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrin. Combined, these three legends have spent 142 years in the booth...and all with one team. Vin Scully recommended I keep this gig, reminding me that, "the job pays well and noooo heavy lifting..." as only Vin Scully can say it. He is such a gracious man.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Brew and Green (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/04/brew_and_green.html)
Well, well, well...the baseball gods have smiled upon Milwaukee. Due to the lovely weather in Cleveland which, by the way, I think would have been hysterical to watch a baseball game in that snow. Just think of the fun of starting your slide 20 feet from the base or homeplate and then sliding right on in to the backstop or into outfield. I think that we are missing a real opportunity here. Although I would not want to foul tip a ball or take one inside on the small part of the bat. Yeeesh! It brings back memories of being a kid in the freezing cold and some dork would flick your ear. The vendors could sell for that one week Cleveland Indian ear muffs and scarves and parkas.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Guest Blogger: Bill Engvall (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/04/guest_blogger_b.html)
Brewers, Bill, Braun, Brennaman, Bro, BA, and Buddy...welcome to the alliteration station.
The first road trip is in the books and the Brewers made it a success. It's always good to win more than you lose away from your home ballpark.
The mailbox is filling up with Bill Hall and Ryan Braun thoughts/comments/suggestions. It's too early to panic on Hall in center. He's going to make some mistakes but as I said on the air, he's a great athlete, a great character-guy, and he has high expectations of his outfield defense...I'm not betting against him. Let's revisit the center field saga in June. Hopefully, Hall will have made it a non-issue by then. As for Ryan Braun, he is "raking" in Triple-A. But, we knew he'd hit. I'm told his third base play has been solid. His time is coming but he needs more reps in the minor leagues. It's too risky to bring him up before he's ready. His bat is special but the Brewers can win without him. How bout we hope for the Brewers to run away with the division, call up Braun in September, get him acclimated to Big League life and watch him win Rookie of the Year in 2008? I know you like the sound of that. Ryan Braun hears about such expectations every day. That's a big burden to bear for a young player, so be patient.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Blogga B's (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/04/well_the_first_.html)
Many have asked where I've been hanging out before and after games. Mostly, I've been grinding in my apartment but on the occasions I've been out on the town, there have been a few spots worth mentioning...for your approval, of course.
The 4th Base was great. Loved the food, service and atmosphere. The smoke chokes a little but it's my kind of place and I was impressed that the wait staff remembers your name. It's close to the ballpark and offers a solid education on all things Milwaukee.
I've spent quite a bit of time at the Champps in Brookfield. It's big, it's new, the food is good and the flat screen, hi-def TV's make me want to move in. Easy to follow multiple games and have some chow. One day, I was there so long I ate lunch and dinner without leaving. I watched games and golf between meals while reading the sports pages. That was a good day.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: The Hang (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/04/many_have_asked.html)
Way to go Brew Crew!!! Stay hot!
Wanted to tell a story that happened at a ballgame the other night. I took my family to an Angels game. We were playing the Seattle Mariners. Normally we have a good group that sits around us in our seats. When I say good group, I mean people that are baseball savvy. You know, the kind of people who understand the way the game is supposed to be played. Well, apparently someone in our group gave his tickets to a mo-ron.
Now, by mo-ron I mean a guy that brings his kids to the game to teach them the way NOT to behave at a baseball game. This guy is screaming and yelling and telling the umpire which pitches were balls and strikes. Just for reference we sit in the second level, which are great seats for someone who wants to get a
full perspective on the game but not close enough to have any idea about whether a 95 mph fast ball cut the corner or not. I always figured the man standing right behind home plate has the best vantage point on a call like that. Anyway. this yahoooo is swilling beer and booing everything. Everyone around this guy is getting irritated and the ushers aren't doing anything. But lets face it, the ushers are a lot like the UN...they are there but they really can't do anything. Well, if you have ever wondered if there are baseball gods, worry no more.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Guest Blogger: Bill Engvall (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/05/guest_blogger_b.html)
Well, we're six weeks into the season and the "building" process continues for me in the booth. I'd say that I'm in the framing portion of construction. I wanted to come in and get a solid foundation first. Get to know the crew (the people I work with) and the Crew (the Brewers). With each game, I get more and more comfortable.
I realize it might seem like it's just Bill and me and all of the pretty pictures but in reality, there are ton of people behind the scenes who bring you Brewers TV. Producer John Walsh and director Mitch Riggin are the leaders in the truck. Both are super-talented and our crew at Miller Park is outstanding. I have a soft spot for camera operators since I started in this business toting an Ikegami 79 on my shoulder. Our "eyes" behind the lenses are superb. As you watch, be mindful of the skill and effort it takes to capture and deliver the most important images and sounds of the ever-evolving story on the field. When you see the fire in Prince Fielder's eyes, there is an operator behind that lens understanding that reaction is part of the story. When you hear a ball "thud" off the outfield wall, think about the individual who planted the microphone there. The sights and sounds of Brewers baseball all come together in the truck and with split second decisions, delivered to your television. Our crew deserves big props.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Frame It Up (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/05/frame_it_up.html)
All is good in the neighborhood. Literally! I finally have a neighborhood. We moved into our house and are currently in the process of unpacking and getting settled. It's great to finally have a place to call home. We have been blown away by the warm reception given to us by our new neighbors. The people here are great! What a blessing. It was no fun going home to an empty apartment. But, we are all here together, finally. The family and I have been living out of a suitcase since December 28th. Now Milwaukee really feels like home and we couldn't be happier.
As for the Brew Crew...what a roller coaster ride this year has been, eh? One of the great things about working for Golf Channel was the fact that I was able to broadcast a "winning" performance every week. Think about it...every Sunday, I signed off for the week calling the golfer who finished in first place. No losing streaks, no o-fer's! It's a different deal now. I've spent pretty much every single day with this team since February 17th. I like these guys. I'm emotionally involved. Broadcasting Brewer wins is easy. The losses are tough because I want to be fair and "report" the game but I feel the disappointment of a loss just like the players and all of you. I remember that feeling when I did minor league baseball but not to the extent that you feel it at this level. So there is a balance to achieve on the air.
The stakes are certainly higher for this ballclub. They expect, and are expected, to make it to the post season this season. Whether they fulfill such expectations remains to be seen but, there is no doubt with so many young, talented players, this New Brew Crew has a chance to be very good for a very long time. The core of this team is 25 years of age or younger. Which is why this franchise is the envy of many inside the game of baseball.
So, let's enjoy the ride as we hit the summer.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: The Hood (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/06/the_hood.html)
Hey everyone...Here's a guest blog from my talented bud Willy Braun (no relation to Ryan). Willy is the lead singer/guitar man of the band Reckless Kelly. Check out RK in action: Click here ...and at ::Reckless Kelly - Official Site:: (http://www.recklesskelly.com). Enjoy! -BA
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Hello Brewer fans! Well, once again the great people of Milwaukee have proven to me that it is truly America's city. I had one of the best times that I have ever had in a town. Not only did it start with visiting Miller Park, where I met some of your Brewers, but had the honor to meet Ned Yost and the one and only Mr. Bob Uecker.
What a beautiful park you people have there, my goodness. Even if for some unknown reason you happen to not be a fan of baseball, you should go to that park just to see it. Your own Brian Anderson set it all up for me and the Brewers and Tyler Barnes could not have been more hospitable.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Engvall Says Thanks (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/06/engvall_says_th.html)
What a home stand...two sweeps and a two-out-of-three.
I'm playing my "Chad Pennington" card and stating for the record that it is an absolute privilege to watch these Brewers play every day. Not just because of the current success, but because of the potential returns as well.
Brewer fans, you should be pumped up about where this team is headed. I look out from the booth and see these young faces perform the way they do, I am amazed. When Geoff Jenkins starts in left and Ben Sheets is on the mound, every face looking back at me is of Brewer cloth. Only the catcher (Estrada or Miller) in that scenario is not produced by the Brewers farm system.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Kid Crew (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/06/kid_crew.html)
Monday was a sad day for my family and me. Mike Coolbaughs tragic death hit very close to home. I got the news of Mike's death early Monday morning in my hotel room in Cincinnati.
I knew Mike only a little. We are connected mostly through our families. The Coolbaugh's are from San Antonio and I've known them for over fifteen years. Mike's sister, Lisa, and my wife, Michele, taught school together and are still very close friends. Mike's brother, Scott, also a former Major Leaguer, is a coach in the Texas Rangers organization with my brother. Scott and my brother have been friends for years, even playing together in Korea.
For a few years, when I lived in San Antonio, I spent a lot of time with Mike Coolbaugh. He was part of a group of pro ballplayers I used to throw batting practice to and hang out with in the winter.
Most of Mike's 17 years in baseball were spent in the minor leagues. He stuck it out for twelve years before he finally got his big league chance as a twenty-nine- year-old in 2001. The Brewers gave him that chance. His stay didn't last long. But, he made it. Even if you don't remember Mike in Milwaukee, it doesn't change the fact that his greatest baseball moment came as a Brewer. Mike belted his first career Major League home run in Miller Park in 2001. On July 17, with two outs in the 9th inning, Mike went deep against John Garland and the White Sox. It went down as another Brewers loss but for Mike and his family, the realization of a lifelong dream. When he hit that homerun, his entire family cried (even his Dad and brother, though they don't admit it) . Mike had officially joined his big bro as Major Leaguer.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Mike Coolbaugh (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/07/mike_coolbaugh.html)
There is an old saying that goes, "A stable without an ox is always clean." Do you know what that means? It's a perfect parable for this 2007 Brewers team. It's actually perfect for just about everything you do in your life.
Back in the day, a farmer needed a big ox to plow the field. No animal pulls a load better than an ox. The bigger the ox, the more the farmer could plow. The more the farmer could plow, the more productive and successful his farm could be.
Ahh, but an ox has to eat...and we all know that the "load" an ox pulls is in direct proportion to the "load" an ox leaves! Make sense?
Brewer fans haven't had an ox in the stable for a long, long time. Empty stable's come with no mess, no clean up. Empty stable's also produce no bonus, no spoils. Where's the fun in that? If you can handle a little "poop" along the way, hopefully there is a great harvest to enjoy very soon.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Brew Poo (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/08/stetch.html)
The season is over and I'm re-introducing myself to my family as I ease into full Wisconsin hibernation. We have settled into a great neighborhood. We love it here. We're nervous about winter but the summer was big fun and we are now experiencing fall colors for the first time in our lives. Beautiful. I'm trying to play as much golf as I can until the chill comes. If you didn't know, there are more outstanding courses in this area than just about anywhere else in the country. Being a golf destination can be big for a city. Our region is definitely a major golf destination, in my opinion. My three favs: Whistling Straits, Erin Hills, and Bristlecone Pines. Unfortunately, my game is in shambles. Plenty of "hozzle rockets" to go around.
This past season was the most enjoyable of my career and I want to thank you for welcoming me to Milwaukee. The season offered some memorable moments despite a disappointing finish. I believe the franchise can be a playoff contender for years to come. I'm anxious to see how the off season moves improve the ballclub.
Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: Fall Crew Call (http://babrewer.mlblogs.com/babrewer/2007/10/post_.html)
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