2009 Milwaukee Brewers

Like the 2007 season, the Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2008 season in 2nd place in the NL Central, but unlike 2007, they made it to the 2008 playoffs as a wild card team, their first trip to the playoffs since 1982. And though they were knocked out in the division series, they can take comfort from the fact that the team that beat them, the Philadelphia Phillies, went on to win the World Series – if you have to be beaten, it may as well be by the best! So what do the Brewers have in store for the 2009 season? Unsurprisingly, CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets opted not to re-sign with The Crew, but they picked up plenty of other pitching talent, signing Braden Looper, Jorge Julio, and Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader of the Major League. Is the 2009 team the one that will finally nab a World Series victory? Get your tickets to Miller Park and see if the Milwaukee Brewers can bring home a World Series title in 2009!

Early Years

When the Seattle Pilots became the Milwaukee Brewers following the 1969 season they entered a city with an already strong baseball tradition. Home to the Braves from 1953 to 1965, the baseball fans had been treated to watching such all time greats as Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, and Eddie Mathews. The Brewers did not experience the instant success of the Braves but the fans’ patience paid off in 1981.

Success at Last

The 1981 team, led by batting stars Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper, Ted Simmons, and Gorman Thomas, led the team to the post season for the first time in history. The 1982 team, led by MVP Robin Yount and Cy Young winner Pete Vukovich, finally made it to the World Series. Once there they lost a thrilling seven game series to the St. Louis Cardinals.

New Beginnings

In recent years the Brewers have moved into a new stadium and a new league. After 27 years playing in the American League the Brewers switched over to the National League Central in 1998. Once there they formed natural rivalries with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. In 2001 the Brewers left outdated County Stadium for brand new Miller Park. One of the most beautiful stadiums in the country, Miller Park hosted the 2002 Major League All Star Game. The signature retractable roof allows the Brewers to play despite Milwaukee’s often chilly early season weather.