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Article: A pass/fail course: Attanasio gives himself a 'B' this year.

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
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September 27, 2006
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Byline: Don Walker

Sep. 27--As he nears the completion of his second year as principal owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, Mark Attanasio was direct in assessing his own performance in Milwaukee.

Last year, his rookie year, Attanasio said he deserved an "A." for getting the organization back on track after a change in ownership.

"This year, I will give myself a 'B,' not an 'A,' " he said Tuesday in a telephone interview from his Los Angeles office. "Our performance starts at the top, but we had a disappointing year. I should get marked down."

During the season, Attanasio said he consulted with other owners, Commissioner Bud Selig, with ...

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