PHOENIX -- Craig Counsell's first Spring Training as a Major League manager happens to coincide with a Presidential election, but he didn't plan any stump speeches.
"I'm not a politician. I'm not going to spout my 'way,'" Counsell said in the run-up to today, when pitchers and catchers reported to Maryvale Baseball Park. "That will become evident, I think."
Today's report date marked a ceremonial start to the 47th season of Milwaukee Brewers baseball. MLB.com will have it covered from the first warm-up toss to the final exhibition pitch, leading up to an April 4 season opener against the Giants at Miller Park.