During the subsequent offseason, Mench had been repeatedly criticized by Brewers fans on radio programs for his lackluster 2006 performance with the Brewers.

The likelihood of Prince Fielder not making Milwaukee his baseball home beyond 2011 wasn't weighing very heavily on Brewers fans' minds Tuesday night.

Attanasio felt he had to offer that much for the sake of Brewers fans.

The tradition is said to have started as early as the 1990s where Brewers fans would try to be the first to acquire tickets for Opening Day.

Brewers fans were upset, too.

The chance to see the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero proved an irresistible attraction to these Brewers fans despite the weather.

Some Brewers fans grew optimistic in the second half of last season, when the team won more regularly and ended up with 12 more victories than the year before.

The world wondered if Irabu spit in frustration, or toward the hostile Brewers fans, as he exited the field after being lifted in the seventh inning.

But overall, I think it's cool that I get that treatment from Brewers fans.

Following his statements, many Brewers fans booed him at Miller Park, which he later admitted affected his confidence.