CC Sabathia will always be one of the most beloved players in Brewers history.
In 2008, he went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA in 17 starts for MKE, including SEVEN complete games.
CC (along with Dave Parker) will be inducted into the Brewers Wall of Honor today.
Didn’t matter that it was a contract year. All I cared about was the postseason and leaving it all on the field. I’ll always cherish my chapter with the @Brewers and now forever being a part of the wall of honor 🙌🏾
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Ryan Braun was all over Milwaukee media today. That was his idea, he said, because he knows the impact that a wild crowd can have on a baseball game.
More from No. 8, including memories of the last NLDS Game 5 in this building.
The number 1 favorite place I called home as a professional, no surprise here #Milwaukee#Brewers#ThisIsMyCrew#MagicBrew@Brewers (Get that W today boys!)
Milwaukee Brewers (MLB)
1. Stadium/Field
Miller Park (Yes, it’s still Miller Park to me) was the one place in my career where I felt totally at home on a mound. The stadium feel fit me, the fans brought amazing energy, and every time I took the ball there, I felt like I belonged. Playing there felt bigger, I felt big league there. I still get chills thinking about those games. I loved every second. 9/10.
2. Front Office/Coaching Staff
Alright, honesty time. This category comes with a caveat. Two names put a dark cloud here: Ned Yost and Ken Macha. Ned never trusted me the way I needed, and when he asked me to go on the phantom DL and I said no, I basically got boxed out until he was fired and Dale took over. I’m pretty sure (not 100 percent) he had a hand in me not getting a fair chance in Miami. Ken Macha, I just couldn’t click with him. Awkward, hard to talk to, and not a great fit for the crew we had. He forced me to throw pitches I wasn’t comfortable with, led to me getting hurt, and then after the injury, I was shelved. I’ll own my part, but those two called the shots and it cost me. Take them out, the rest of the staff were incredible amazing really. 6/10. Without them, 8/10.
3. Clubhouse/Locker Room
Best situation I’ve ever been in, bar none. Our staff, Tony, Jason, and the whole crew—absolute pros, everything was by the taken care of and anything you needed got sorted out. The spread was top notch, equipment handled. Special requests were not a problem. Being a Brewer felt big league in every detail. 10/10.
4. City
Milwaukee is a city that fit me perfectly: blue collar, underrated, tons of hidden gems. Not too big or too small, not too congested, but everything you could want from a big league city—solid food scene, love Mo’s! . I seriously loved it. Another place I wish I’d been able to tear it up single! 9/10.
5. Fan Base
These are the kind of fans you dream of playing for. Passionate, loyal, and always let you know where you stood—good or bad. Everywhere I went in town, I had people coming up, yelling Yo! Big Red, buying me beers on Water Street. To this day, if I go back, someone at the ballpark always recognizes me, yells my name, wants to talk baseball. Milwaukee fans are real, and I’ll be grateful for them forever. 10/10.
6. Living Situation
One bad landlord once, this guy definitely screwed a couple of us over, but otherwise Milwaukee was perfect for ballplayer living. Apartments and houses easy to find, close to the park, affordable (especially on a big league salary). 9/10.
7. Team Chemistry
Tampa was rough at times with toxic personalities, and coming to Milwaukee was like being adopted by a rich loving family. The clubhouse was this great mix of funny guys, serious guys, smartasses, leaders, a couple grumps, but everyone brought something and everyone pulled in the same direction. Those Brewers teams meant a lot to me emotionally—this was how baseball was supposed to feel. 10/10.
Total: 63/70
I want to congratulate the Milwaukee Brewers and Pat Murphy for all they’ve done not just this series but all year. The consistency at such a young age. The energy they carry is unique. The maturity they show when they play the game… that’s the kind of baseball you want to watch