Once again, Santa faxed me a list of what members of the Brewers’ family asked for this Christmas:
Doug Melvin–An ace starting pitcher, a closer, and a reserve middle infielder (preferably one that hits left-handed and is not named Craig Counsell)
Mark Attanasio–A lower payroll, a revenue increase of 10%, another playoff run, and five minutes with Hank Steinbrenner’s checkbook
Ben Sheets–Somebody to show some interest in giving him a three-year contract…okay, a two-year contract…hey, how about a nice one-year deal with a player option for 2010?
Prince Fielder–All he wants is that $10 million one-year contract
Bill Hall–A pair of glasses that makes pitches seem half as fast as they really are…especially against righties
Rickie Weeks–Good health…and a whole slew of Southern League pitchers in the NL Central
Corey Hart–To find his first half swing…and for someone to take his second half swing
Ryan Braun–NA
Bob Uecker–A World Series champion before he retires
Bill Schroeder–Announcing lessons
Ken Macha–See Doug Melvin, plus a clubhouse that can get off to a hot start
Don Money–Some hitting to replace Mat Gamel, Alcides Escobar, and Angel Salome after they get called up in June
Brewers’ fans–All of the above
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