Postcards from Camp: Brewers

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Mar 14, 2007

Postcards from Camp: Brewers

Maryvale, Ariz.

This is a critical spring for ace Ben Sheets, who was limited to 17 starts last season because of two stints on the disabled list.

Maryvale, Ariz.

Young right-hander Yovani Gallardo may not make the team out of camp, but look for a midseason callup for the Brewers' top prospect.

Maryvale, Ariz.

Making a special appearance from the heartland, the famous Milwaukee sausages show up at spring training. Were they trying to get in shape for the season, perhaps?

Maryvale, Ariz.

Brewers outfielder Kevin Mench eats some grapes before a workout at the team's practice facility Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, in Phoenix.

Maryvale, Ariz.

Is he having a laugh? Outfielder Tony Gwynn falls to the ground after nearly being hit by a line drive.

Maryvale, Ariz.

What goes up ... must come down for longtime Brewers slugger Geoff Jenkins.

Maryvale, Ariz.

D'oh! Jeff Suppan, a postseason hero for the Cardinals last season and owner of the largest contract in team history (four years, $42 million) warms up before an intersquad game.

Maryvale, Ariz.

Center fielder Brady Clark dives -- and just misses -- in an attempt to make a highlight-reel grab.

The sausages take in some mascot action at the Bulls-Bucks hoops game back home.

Maryvale, Ariz.

J.J. Hardy, another rehabbing Brewers who missed most of last season with an injury, makes a play against the Giants on March 3 at Maryvale Baseball Park.

Postcards from Camp: Brewers