The smell of bratwursts and beer drifted through downtown Milwaukee today as the Milwaukee Brewers opened the season at Miller Park.  While I was not able to find a ticket for this traditional Milwaukee (and state) holiday, I watched and/or listed to the entire game.  The Brewers lost to the Colorado Rockies 5-3 , but nearly managed to tie it in the 9th.  Here are some random thoughts about the 2010 Brewers that popped into my head while enjoying the game.

Someone needs to step up and fill the 5-hole. I’ve always been a Jim Edmonds fan (except when he was beating the Brewers), but his best years are behind him.  Someone needs to step up early in the season to give Prince Fielder some protection in the lineup.  If no one does by the All-Star Break, fielder will never see a pitch to hit when the game is close. Corey Hart and Casey McGehee, I’m looking at you.
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