2011 Milwaukee Brewers Roster After finishing in 3rd place in the National League Central with a 77-85 record in 2010 the Brewer fans are eagerly awaiting a climb to the next level. Rookie manager Ron Roenicke hopes the Brewers can get a fast start in 2011. He was a coach for 11 seasons on the LA Angels staff under manager Mike Scioscia. Bench coach Jerry Narron. Milwaukee’s long-time announcer Bob Uecker is back for his 40th year. Bob Uecker had major heart surgery last April (2010) to repair a leaking aortic value. We at baseballhistorian.com wish him a speedy recovery. A bummer for Milwaukee fans - new star free-agent pitcher Zach Greinke starts the 2011 season on the disabled list and first string catcher Jonathan Lucroy is in the DL with a fractured finger. Milwaukee Brewers 2011 Opening Day Roster with uniform nimbers Outfielders - #8 Ryan Braun … #27 Carlos Gomez … #2 Nyjer Morgan … #7 Jeremy Reed Infielders - #22 Erick Almonte … #3 Yuniesky Betancourt … #30 Craig Counsel … #28 Prince Fielder … #25 Mark Kotsay … #14 Casey McGehee … #23 Rickie Weeks Catchers - #16 George Kottaras … #33 Wil Nieves Pitchers - #59 John Axford … #21 Zach Braddock … #49 Yovani Gallardo … #54 Sean Green … #61 Brandon Kintzler … #50 Kameron Lee … #18 Shaun Marcum … #52 Sergio Mitre … #38 Chris Narveson … #40 Takashi Saito … #57 Mitch Stetter … #43 Randy Wolf Yovani Gallardo, Shaun Marcum and Randy Wolf are slated to be the first 3 starting pitchers for the 2011 season. Rickie Weeks, a speedster on the base paths, he broke into the majors with the Brewers back in 2003 and has been Milwaukee’s starting second baseman since 2006. He was a standout at Southern University prior to being selected by Milw. Rickie Weeks catches the attention of fans with his strong throwing arm. The youngest player on the team is left handed pitcher Zach Braddock, 24 years old. 2011 Opening Day Lineup under manager Ron Roenicke Rickie Weeks 2b, Carlos Gomez cf, Ryan Braun lf, Prince Fielder 1b, Casey McGehee 3b, Mark Kotsay rf, Yuniesky Betancourt ss, Wil Nieves c, Yovani Gallardo p For 100s of pages of stories of Brewers check out our Search our Site on lower left side of Home Page and type in Brewers or your favorite team or players - Thanks Page 317 |
