Mike Cameron. | Photo: AP

Mike Cameron. | Photo: AP

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Brewers Gameday: The Outfield

By Jay Sorgi

Story Created: Mar 31, 2008

Story Updated: Apr 5, 2008

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The Brewers' 2008 Roster
• Starters
• Relievers
• Infielders
• Outfielders

Both the left and center field positions have changed in the Brewers' outfield.

Ryan Braun takes over in left field, while Mike Cameron's acquisition moves him to center and Bill Hall back to his familiar third base slot.

Cameron remains out for 25 games with a performance-enhancing substance suspension.  Performance-enhancing lineups, though, are what the Brewers expect from its new outfield.

Outfielder Vitals 2007 Synopsis
Ryan Braun #8 LF: Bats R, Throws R
6-1, 200
Age: 24		 NL Rookie of the Year
.324, 34 HR, 97 RBI		 His move to left field comes due to his shortcomings at third base, but there will be an adjustment period where his bat could dwindle.  If not, an MVP could come his way - at least he's a darkhorse candidate for it.
Mike Cameron #25 CR: Bats R, Throws R
6-2, 200
Age: 35		 (w/San Diego): .242, 21 HR, 78 RBI Has to miss the next 25 games due to MLB's substance-abuse policy; unfortunate because he got really hot in spring training.  If he keeps it up and Rickie Weeks struggles, he could see the start of the lineup.
Gabe Gross #14 OF: Bats L, Throws L
6-3, 220
Age: 28		 .235, 7 HR, 24 RBI His defense is solid and he's streaky at times.  Needs to build consistency at the plate to build a consistent presence in the lineup.
Tony Gwynn #22 CF: Bats L, Throws R
5-11, 190
Age: 25		 .260, 0 HR, 14 RBI, 11 SB His on-base percentage in spring training ranked as one of the best, and he'll get a 25-game tryout for later playing time thanks to Cameron's suspension.
Corey Hart #1 RF: Bats R, Throws R
6-6, 220
Age: 26		 .295, 24 HR, 81 RBI, 23 SB Growing in becoming a true five-tool player; solidly earned his starting spot, could someday garner an All-Star balloting.
Gabe Kapler #33 OF: Bats R, Throws R
6-2, 190
Age: 32		 No MLB tenure in '07 Spent two years with the Red Sox; brought in to offer bench strength in not-so-deep outfield.

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