Left Field: Ryan Braun. Enough said.
Center Field: Carlos Gomez was acquired from the Twins for J.J. Hardy this offseason. He has struggled offensively with Minnesota but the Brewers hope a change of scenery, a chance to play every day, and maturity will help him develop into a solid ball player. He replaces Mike Cameron, who was deemed too expensive to resign, yet like Cameron, he plays spectacular defense. Jim Edmonds was signed as a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training to compete for a backup job. I hope Edmonds will make the team, as he would be a solid backup, not to mention a great mentor to Gomez. Lorenzo Cain or Logan Schafer could emerge here in a couple years.
Right Field: Corey Hart is coming off of a very disappointing season. He only hit .260 with 12 home runs and 48 RBIs and was out with an appendectomy for a month. He never seemed to hit his stride and many fans would like to see him replaced in right field. I’m torn on Hart. He is a very streaky player and when he’s on, he’s really good. Yet when he’s off, he’s downright horrible and has no plate discipline. This is a crucial year for him. If he doesn’t have a good year, the Brewers can’t justify paying him almost $5 million a year and will have to cut him. If he struggles, Jody Gerut will play more of role in right field.
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