After winning 90 games in 2008 and snapping their 26-year playoff drought, theMilwaukeeBrewers don't have as many questions to answer in spring training as in past years. 

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TheMilwaukeeBrewers were mum Friday on the subject of who will pay for free-agent right-hander Ben Sheets' elbow surgery. 

With the Brewers coming off a 90-victory season and their first playoff berth in 26 years, there is reason for optimism heading into spring training. 

--LHP Chase Wright was acquired from the Yankees in a deal for minor league C/OF Eric Fryer. 

The only major move the Brewers made over the winter was signing free agent closer Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader. 

With the Brewers coming off a 90-victory season and their first playoff berth in 26 years, there is reason for optimism heading into spring training. 

--LHP Chase Wright was acquired from the Yankees in a deal for minor league C/OF Eric Fryer. 

The only major move the Brewers made over the winter was signing free agent closer Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader. 

With the Brewers coming off a 90-victory season and their first playoff berth in 26 years, there is reason for optimism heading into spring training. 

--LHP Chase Wright was acquired from the Yankees in a deal for minor league C/OF Eric Fryer. 

The only major move the Brewers made over the winter was signing free agent closer Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader. 

WhenMilwaukeeBrewers broadcaster Jim Powell was wondering if he should try for an opening in the Atlanta Braves radio booth, the first person he turned to for advice was his partner of 13 seasons, Bob Uecker. 

No Ben Sheets. 

2009 Milwaukee Brewers ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 7 at San Francisco, 4:05 p.