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Sports - Nov. 10, 2009
Yankees' success is proof Brewers are a lost cause
When the Yankees and their bloated payroll won the World Series last week, it was a signal to OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel that rooting for the Brewers is another in a long line of lost causes.
Tags: brewers, yankees, world series

Sports - Nov. 8, 2009
Hardy trade just the beginning
At first glance, Doug Melvin's decision to trade J.J. Hardy for a virtually unknown centerfielder raised some eyebrows. But look beyond the surface, and you'll see a deal that is merely setting the table for what's yet to come.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, carlos gomez, j.j. hardy, mike cameron, alcides escobar

Sports - Nov. 6, 2009
Hardy traded to Minnesota, Brewers get CF Gomez
As expected, the Brewers traded shortstop J.J. Hardy. Somewhat surprisingly, though, the team didn't bring back pitching for the 2007 National League All-Star, instead getting Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, j.j. hardy, minnesota twins, carlos gomez

Sports - Nov. 5, 2009
With World Series over, Brewers will get to work
Now that the Yankees have defeated the Phillies, captured their 27th championship and are planning their victory parade, the rest of the baseball world will begin making off-season plans. For the Brewers, the "to do" list includes deciding which veteran free agents to retain and the almost never-ending pursuit of quality pitching.
Tags: brewers, world series, yankees, doug melvin

Sports - Nov. 3, 2009
Things you missed when the circus was in town ...
Now that Favreapalooza is over, Wisconsin sports fans need help in their "pain transition." We're here for you, folks. As you work your way from a stabbing, searing sensation to a dull ache and general feeling of numbness, fans can take a look at things that happened when the focus was on Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field.
Tags: packers, favre, badgers, brewers, spring training schedule, bucks, chelios, wave, admirals

Travel & Visitors Guide - Sept. 15, 2009
Boston Song
Today in the car the song "Boston" by Augustana came on my iPod and I sat there thinking....how could this be transformed for my Boston blog?  Well here is my best attempt.  (If you haven't heard the song before, you can check it out on youtube.com) "Boston Recession...
Tags: Boston, Brewers, Beacon Hill, Recession Buster, Harvard, Alterra, Wicked Hop, Milwaukee, Salem

Sports - Aug. 12, 2009
If I were to run the Brewers this is what I would do...
If I was in charge of the brewers.... this is what I would do....Next year line up the way I would do it ....   1.    Lopez 2nd and leadoff 2.    Weeks right field (or center)3.    Prince  left 4.    Braun first (yes braun at 4...
Tags: Brewers, sports, baseball, prospects,

Sports - June 25, 2009
Dear Baseball,
Dear Baseball,I have a crush on you. It wasn't always this way. In fact, a couple of years ago I mocked my team leader because he would talk about you non-stop. At that time I thought your only endearing quality was the uncanny ability to slow down time.All that has changed this year. I have...
Tags: Brewers, baseball, sports, crush, sausage races, tail-gating

Living - May 12, 2009
Gokey Chasing Paid Off
When this season of "American Idol" started, we were thrilled to see a Milwaukeean make the Top 12. As faithful viewers of this addicting reality show, we grew more and more excited in anticipation of a possible Danny Gokey showing in the finals. When he was announced last week in the...
Tags: brewers, gokey, bob quinn, american idol

Sports - Feb. 28, 2009
sailing on the lake
I like sailing, biking and martial arts as well as keeping up w/politics and community events as I do belong to some in my community and i enjoy informing constituents of changes in their lives that surround our daily living.  I have great neighbors as well as friends across the nation from ...
Tags: brewers, Pakcers, Admirals, Bucks, Brew City Bruisers,