Just wanted to share a few extra thoughts about and quotes from Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun. He's certainly a confident dude. Cocky? I'm not sure about that. But he's very sure of himself.
It's not necessarily a bad thing. He doesn't come off as a bad guy, he's quite approachable and easy to deal with from a media standpoint.
I have to say his selection of "Superstar" by Lupe Fiasco -- one of my favorite artists -- as a walk-up tune is pretty fitting (You can check out the video here:). There's also a good remix featuring Young Jeezy and T.I. floating around Youtube if you're into that genre of music.
Anyway, here are a few quotes from Braun that didn't make the article in today's Leader-Telegram:
On his goals for the season:
“Just stay healthy and try to help the team win in as many ways as possible. That’s it.”
On the Brewers' talent:
“From a pure talent perspective, I think I’d put us up there against any team in baseball. For me, it’s exciting to be a part of it. It’s fun to come to the field and watch everybody play every day. I’m really enjoying it.”
On his reaction to switching to left field:
“I was excited about it. Whenever you have an opportunity to acquire someone like Mike Cameron, it’s exciting. It makes us a better team, and I was all for it.”
On the transition itself:
“Eddie Cedar, our baserunning, outfield coach, he’s been great. He’s been awesome to work with. I’m trying to get my fundamentals down — footwork and reading balls of the bat. Stuff like that.”
On what his key to hitting is:
“Just seeing the ball well. I think my approach is good, I’ll hit the ball and drive the ball the other way.”
On the importance of hitting to the opposite field:
“It’s just a sign of staying on the ball. For me, the longer I’m able to stay on the ball, the better off I normally am and the more successful I am.”
- Joe Ziemer
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