When Brewers owner Mark Attanasio announced Wednesday National League MVP Ryan Braun would not be at this weekend's Brewers On Deck event, many fans were upset. I can see a little disappointed, but upset? Come on folks. It only makes sense.
All is not lost in the event, which I have attended for the last three years, because the fun is still coming to the Midwest Airlines Center and his name is Nyjer Morgan. Yes, T. Plush will be the shining star of the day and was the guy I had circled even with Ryan Braun on the lineup almost because of the excitement that would surround the MVP. That would leave Nyj open to getting some love from the 223. Plus, I have to go meet another one of my Twitter followers (Yessir!).
Do I really need to make a case? I mean, there will be only one guy in the house that has a postseason series winning hit on his resume. Not even Robin Yount has that on his docket. And you know he will be the most fun. Yes, I am planning a photo throwing up the "T" with Nyjer that will be one of my favorite pics for ages.
Beyond checking in with one of my Twitter followers, I have a full gameplan of guys I want to check in with on the day. Doors open at 10 and the first autograph stage I am going to look for is the new guy in town, Aramis Ramirez on Stage 3. If that doesn't work out the new first baseman, Mat Gamel is on at 11 on Stage 4 for just $10 and I hear he shaved his head. Might be worth a look!
My man T Plush is on Stage 6 at noon. How does that work, you ask? I'll have to run to one and get my ticket in line, then run to the other, then run back say hi to Maty and run off for a Plushdamentals lesson. It can happen.
The big autograph of the day could be Robin Yount on Stage 1. He'll be the one guy I enter the lottery for. I didn't like how the process worked last year, but maybe the tweaked it this year and it will be more friendly.
Finally at 3:45 Taylor Green is on a free stage. Yes, free. The perfect price to see the minor league player of the year from last season. Interesting to see if he makes the team this year or if they'll have him play everyday in Nashville.
There are other things I'm looking forward to on the day. The main stage usually has some great things to check out throughout the day. One of the biggest things is Joe Block. He'll be hosting a couple events on the stage and will be the No. 2 guy next to Uecker in the radio booth this year. I listen to more games on radio than I see, so I'll have to put up with him a lot this season. I have heard nothing but good things, but have still yet to hear the guy's voice at length. I'll hear him for 162 days over a 180 day span this summer, so let's hope the first impression is a good one. I'm sure he'll do fine.
Second, the Meet the New Brewers segment on the main stage should be fun with Aramis Ramirez and Alex Gonzalez joining Craig Counsel and the Brewers front office on stage. I have to come around to A-Ram this season. This is the first time I'll see him in person wearing Brewers colors, so after this I should come around.
The final event on the main stage is the media roundtable. It's basically the talking heads that cover the team getting their time in the sun. They usually do a pretty good job and Mr. Sports writer of the Year Tom Haudricourt is one of my faves. Can't go wrong.
So yes, without Ryan Braun the star power will be a bit short, but the day should still be great. Can't wait to have a great day with RJ and April amongst our favorite boys of summer!
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