Attanasio addresses Brewers, and ST future

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio gives his impressions of opening workouts at Spring Training and his expectations for the teamPHOENIX -- Manager Craig Counsell's message prior to the Brewers' first full-squad workout Thursday was short and direct. It hit the mark for one of Counsell's most important constituents.

"He focuses on the guys staying connected and really being the best they can each be," said Brewers owner Mark Attanasio, who also addressed the team as part of a Day 1 tradition. "Frankly, that's a message that works in any business, so I'm going to take some of that message back to our investment firm.

"He talked about the players playing for each other, rather than maybe with each…