I don't normally like to reflect upon bad news when it comes to the Milwaukee Brewers. When a story as big as the Ryan Braun failed test comes around, I feel compelled to speak out. When I heard the news, my first reaction was that the pressure to perform at the pro level must be something that I will never understand. Why would a professional baseball player risk his reputation and his career? What will those very young Milwaukee Brewers fans think? Is this another example of a "you-can't-get-ahead-unless-you-cheat" mentality? Still, we're supposed to wait for the appeal to come through before we hold the National League MVP accountable. This is already a black mark on an amazing season for the Brewers.
No Brewers Batting Power for Fifty Games in 2012
So we might lose Braun for fifty games in 2012. We are sure to lose Fielder for good, so where will the home runs come from? Will any team be threatened by the Brewers batting line up in 2012? At least they won't for the first 50 games of the season, should this suspension hold up. It's back to the dark ages for Brewers fans. I'll be retired before they once again make the playoffs.
Still, we might be able to find a journeyman to fill the vacant Brewers spot that a suspended Braun or long gone Fielder will create. Yes, Zack Greinke is crying for a trade, so there goes an amazing pitcher too. What is happening to our much beloved team? When will I wake up from this baseball nightmare? Is this what the big market teams go through? Spring training is just months away, and we have no idea who will take the field in Maryvale. Hold on tight Brewers fans, it's gonna' be a bumpy ride.
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