Every fanbase has pipedreams. It’s hard not to when you’re cheering for a sports team. Some of those pipedreams could be like ‘winning it all’ or if you’re Miami/Pittsburgh fans, ‘don’t tank too badly.’ One of the Brewers’ fans dreams for awhile now has been Ryan Braun to first base. People knew the team had a plethora of outfield options, and if Braun moved to first base, it would give the team an option to maneuver and operate in the outfield. Braun being a team player says he’s completely open to the idea of playing there sparingly next season.

Brewers and Braun are not advocating a full-scale change to first base, rather, it’s something he would do in a platoon with Eric Thames. Braun would head to first base when they’re facing left-handers and Domingo Santana would be out in right field. Thames struggled mightily versus lefties last season, and instead of giving those reps to Jesus Aguliar, it could belong to Braun. This is a unique idea that Milwaukee will toy around with at Spring Training. It makes sense from the Brewers perspective to get the most optimal lineup out there. We’ll see how the former MVP adats to first base when they start playing Spring Training games.

Even if the Brewers were to shop Santana, this makes a ton of sense. This would spring reps for Brett Phillips and Keon Broxton filling in for Braun. It gives the team a chance to play everyone and not limit their offensive production. Also, it’s probably likely 1 of the 3 is not a Brewer by Opening Day. Braun seems to pick up new positions pretty quickly. He did well in the outfield move years ago, and now he returns to the infield where it may take some time to be solid there. Brewers are flexing their muscles here. They’re showing the league they have so much depth that may need to shift parts to make them all get noticeable reps.

Love it.

Charlie.