How 'Bout Them Brewers?
Like clockwork, the Brewers are tearing up the National League Central. Neither the Astros, Cubs, Pirates, Cardinals nor Reds (sitting in the cellar thanks to an unbelievably atrocious bullpen that gave up five runs today alone in a painful eighth inning in L.A.) have anything for Milwaukee.
How's that like clockwork?
Apparently the Milwaukee Major League Baseball franchise is slated to make the World Series every 25 years. The Braves won it in 1957. The Brewers nearly won again in 1982. Tack on 25 years to that and what do you get?
2007. That's right.
This is no fluke, though. While the ballclub hasn't posted a winning record since 1992, it's on quite a tear now. We're talking 9-and-1 homestands, starting pitchers going 5-0, etc. This is a well-rounded unit.
So give the Brew Crew its due. The Brewers have earned their rise to the top of the National League Central. This team has slowly built a formidable ballclub, one with few if any weaknesses. From their coaching staff to the pitching rotation to the franchise's fielders (Fielder, get it?), this team's good enough that the Milwaukee faithful certainly won't have to wait another 25 years to prove competitive in the post-season.
How's that like clockwork?
Apparently the Milwaukee Major League Baseball franchise is slated to make the World Series every 25 years. The Braves won it in 1957. The Brewers nearly won again in 1982. Tack on 25 years to that and what do you get?
2007. That's right.
This is no fluke, though. While the ballclub hasn't posted a winning record since 1992, it's on quite a tear now. We're talking 9-and-1 homestands, starting pitchers going 5-0, etc. This is a well-rounded unit.
So give the Brew Crew its due. The Brewers have earned their rise to the top of the National League Central. This team has slowly built a formidable ballclub, one with few if any weaknesses. From their coaching staff to the pitching rotation to the franchise's fielders (Fielder, get it?), this team's good enough that the Milwaukee faithful certainly won't have to wait another 25 years to prove competitive in the post-season.
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posted by Erik Eckel at 7:58 PM
3 Comments:
I actually went to County Stadium with my dad for two of those games back in 1982. :-)
Being a lifelong Milwaukee resident and Brewer's fan, I am embarrased to say that I didn't catch the every-25-year cycle. DOH!
This year's team reminds me very much of the 82 team. They have a solid core of players, an all star shortstop (yes, Hardy will be an all star this year), great pitching, and a deep bench. Plus, nobody outside of Milwaukee thinks that we have a shot at being good.
Can this year's team get to the World Series? I think that we have the talent, but we need a little more experience. Doug Melvin needs to make a move for another dominant starter, just like when the 82 team brought in Don Sutton. We really could use another southpaw on the hill every 5 days.
I remember the 81 team and how excited we were that the Brewers were finally good. Could last year have been our 81??? Let's hope so.
BTW, I went to more than 30 games back in 82. What a year!!!!
You'll get there! It's the next 25-year cycle. It's meant to be!
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