OK, the more I've been thinking about this, and letting it all settle in, the giddier I'm becoming. Let me explain. First, this, to me, marks a turning point for the Brewers as an organization. They've been developing good young players for the last 5 years, and now we're able to keep them. This says to the current guys (and the younger ones coming up), if you put in the work, this organization WILL pay you what you're worth. The equation that comes into my head is when the Packers signed Reggie. They were a doormat for years and years (as the Brewers have been) and bit by bit, they started building back to being credible. The signing of Reggie was the biggest signature of that turning point. To me, Braun is a guy who has natural ability and a desire to be the best, and he's a guy you want to have on your team. The state of Wisconsin will get behind him and he will be the leader of this team for the next 8 years. Awesome move Mark A. and DM and the Brewers organization!!! Sign up Corey next, and whoever else is on the radar!