April 10, 2007
Major League
Rick Braun notes that life imitates art this week (if you can call it art):
In 1988, Milwaukee County Stadium played the role of Cleveland Municipal Stadium in the movie "Major League." Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker played the role of Doyle, the Indians' radio broadcaster whose style was "juuuuuust a bit outside."
Fast forward 19 years, and this time it's Milwaukee's Miller Park playing the role of Cleveland's Jacobs Field.
Doug Melvin wants Milwaukee fans to show up:
"If you're a true baseball fan, you should come out here," Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Monday at Miller Park. "I would recommend coming out. I know I probably would. You get a chance to see two teams that you don't get to see very often.
"Both of them have a lot of good players. Grady Sizemore is one of the top young players in the game. You get a chance to see Vlad Guerrero, Francisco Rodriguez and (Scot) Shields. The Angels' bullpen is very good.
"So they do have a chance to see two very talented American League teams."
I hope there's a good crowd.
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And kudos to the Brewers organization for accomodating the games.
If only it wasn't mid-week, I would drive two hours North (from Chicago) to see the Indians for ten bucks.
See you there MJ.
Interesting that this will be the second Native American-named team to play home games in Milwaukee (Braves 1953-65)
i would be surprised if there are that many people who would pay full ticket price to see 2 other teams play - and in the middle of baseball season, when they could be watching their own team on tv.
@Lisa:
I can only assume by your comment that you're unaware that all tickets are selling for $10 for these games. Hope it's nice and cozy under that rock :)
I'll be there, too! Today and tomorrow.