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Article: Tough act to follow Brewers' 2008 success brings with it pressure to keep good times rolling

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February 14, 2009
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When it comes to the Milwaukee Brewers, there is more of everything now.

More optimism. Greater enthusiasm. A bigger buzz. Heightened interest. Loftier expectations. Additional scrutiny. Increased pressure.

That's what happens when a team ends a 26-year playoff drought. It's what happens when long-suffering fans finally have a team worthy of their emotional investment. It's what happens when a tired franchise sheds its stale skin and emerges youthful and vibrant and relevant.

The tail end of winter promises to whip us yet, but with new manager Ken Macha leading the team in its first formal spring training workout Sunday in sunny Arizona, Brewers Fever 2.0 is at 100 degrees.

Spring training ...

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