BREWERS FIGURE TO HIT FEWER HOMERUNS IN 2004
From the Journal Sentinel...
With Richie Sexson (45 homers in 2003), Eric Young (15), John Vander Wal (14) and Royce Clayton (11) gone, the Brewers figure to hit considerably fewer home runs this season.
Now my purpose is not to rag on the Brewers like so many people love to do. But I just have to say, how pathetic was your offense when Eric Young and Royce Clayton are mentioned as players with homerun power?

I don't even know if I agree with this statement. Richie Sexson is the real homerun power they'll miss. Keith Ginter should hit 15+, Junior Spivey, Jr should hit more than 10. Grieve should cover Vander Wal's 14.

The Brewers led NL teams in doubles in spring training. I think this is a good thing because:
1) A lot of doubles turn into homeruns in Miller Park
2) Doubles for younger players have a tendency to turn into homeruns as they get older

Although it is a positive, I think Ned Yost took it a bit too far.
"This is the kind of team we've been saying we're going to have," Yost said. "Home runs are great but doubles almost are better. You get a lot of guys in scoring position."

I think Ned Yost is the right type of personality for this job. He is a positive person, which is exactly what a young team that has been nothing short of awful for the past decade needs. But come on Ned, "Home runs are great but doubles are almost better". You're better than that.