Do's and Don'ts for Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 Offseason

The final three weeks of the season was a roller-coaster ride for the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans. First, it appeared as though the Brewers' 25-year playoff drought would continue for another season. Then came some wins and the struggling Mets, suddenly the two were tied for the N.L. wild card on the season's final day. Ryan Braun hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning in that final game to lift the Brewers to victory over the hated Chicago Cubs. A half hour later, the Marlins defeated the Mets at Shea Stadium and Milwaukee's playoff drought was finally over. The Philadelphia Phillies made sure the Brewers weren't on the field for long, though. The Phillies knocked out the Brew Crew in four games and showed little sign of struggle along the way. Many questions need to be answered by owner Mark Attanasio and General Manager Doug Melvin this winter. Some will come easy while others will be as difficult as the road to the playoffs was for Milwaukee.   It is time ... (link)