Obviously, it's fantastic that most of the debates in Brewers Nation revolve around just how much the Crew will improve from their 81-win '05 season. But there's still a lot of room for improvement, and sometimes it's painfully evident. So, next time you're disappointed that Ned Yost orders a sacrifice bunt, or Corey Hart doesn't get enough playing time, or whatever your pet peeve is about the club, I've got a nice soothing solution for you.
Step 1
Take a deep breath.
Step 2
Think about the 2006 Brewers: a heart of the lineup with Weeks, Lee, Jenkins, Fielder; a solid front three in the rotation.
Step 3
Consider the Brewers 2004 home opener against the Astros, and their starting lineup that day:
- Scott Podsednik, CF
- Craig Counsell, SS
- Junior Spivey, 2B
- Geoff Jenkins, LF
- Lyle Overbay, 1B
- Wes Helms, 3B
- Ben Grieve, RF
- Gary Bennett, C
- Wes Obermueller, P
Step 4
If you're not excited about the 2006 Brewers by now, whack yourself on the head with a metal pan and start over.