Dear Brewers Organization:
I’m writing today for one reason and one reason only: to say THANK YOU. I have been a Brewers fan all of my 26 years and it is a good feeling to finish a season thinking something other than “Man, the Brewers suck.” No, we did not finish above the .500 mark, but seeing as though we haven’t finished at .500 in 13 years, I think this is a huge stepping stone and something for not only the team, but the city of Milwaukee to be proud of. Here are some things I am thankful for this season:
Thank you to the Brewers team and management for giving me my first opportunity in my adult life to say that I am proud to be a Brewers fan.
Thank you to Mark Attanasio for taking a chance on a team that has been so bad for so long and actually giving us the fiscal means to succeed. You have given me hope that the future of the Brewers is going to be an exciting time.
Thank you to every single player on the Brewers team. From the veterans like Jeff Cirillo to the rookies like J.J. Hardy, there was not a time this season that I saw anyone give up or anyone NOT giving 110% effort. Cirillo could easily have been upset at being a bench player, and Hardy could easily have given up after his lackluster start to the season. But neither player gave up and it showed. That’s comforting to see.
Thank you for giving Wisconsin a team to cheer for in September. God only knows the Packers aren’t doing their part.
Thank you for building Miller Park. While I have many great memories from County Stadium and it is a place that can never be replaced, Miller Park is bringing in the revenue by providing the complete “fan experience.” If that is what it takes to put a winning team on the field, I’ll gladly pay the stadium tax for it.
Thank you to other teams and managers in MLB for finally giving the Brewers some respect as a legitimate threat. It is great to hear names like Lou Pinella and Bobby Cox talking about what great things Ned Yost has done with the Brewers and how teams no longer go to Milwaukee thinking this is going to be an “easy” 3 game series. Demand that respect in the future.
Lastly, thank you to all of my fellow fans of the Milwaukee Brewers. Without our fans sticking with the team through many, MANY losing seasons, the Brewers might not be in Milwaukee anymore for us to cheer for. I have never been to Miller Park or County Stadium and met a rude or impolite Brewers fan. It’s like family. We’ve stuck through the worst of times together and now we can enjoy the good times that we as a city, truly deserve.
Let’s pick up a few pitchers and give our young team some more veteran support. I look forward to seeing the ‘Crew on Opening Day 2006.
Sincerely,
Tara M. Pfeifer
heraldblog wont like this letter. he doesnt like miller park. he thinks it a waste.
Comment by Neill — 10/4/2005 @ 12:23 pm
No matter what HB says, it’s a good letter. But you should have suggested to them that they keep Overbay. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Comment by Tim — 10/4/2005 @ 3:16 pm
Under what circumstance would keeping Overbay work out for the Brewers?
Comment by Tara — 10/4/2005 @ 3:17 pm
Under the circumstance that I wouldn’t want to throw Fielder out there as an everyday player on opening day next year. Either start him off in the minors and maybe deal Overbay at the trading deadline, or trade Fielder to an AL team where he can be used as a DH.
Comment by Tim — 10/4/2005 @ 4:45 pm
sniffle..sniffle… Way to go Tara!!!
Comment by Tulsa — 10/4/2005 @ 8:13 pm