…it will be to see Geoff Jenkins in right field of Miller Park tomorrow evening. Jenkins was a staple in the Brewers outfield for ten seasons. He’s remembered for his long bombs and his all-out, impressive defense. While he may not have been Robin Yount or Paul Molitor, he was the face of the Brewers for so long. Not only that, he was the lone bright spot for many years.

As Tyler stated, Ge-off was, and is, a class act. A guy who never complained about being on a losing team. If fact, Jenkins loved Milwaukee and it’s fans. He even bought a full-page spread in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, after last season, to thank the fans.

One memory that sticks out to me was a fantastic defense play Jenkins made to lock up a win against the evil New York Yankees a few seasons back. I don’t know the exact date or many details, but it sticks out for two main reasons: 1) it was a perfect example of Geoff’s all-out play and (should have won a Gold Glove) defense 2) it ended a winning performance against the hated Yankees.

I hope you join is at Right Field Bleachers tomorrow evening to See Off Ge-Off. While Philadelphia fans and writers may not understand this, I believe it is important in showing Jenkins the love and respect Brewers’ fans had and still have for him. I hope everyone in attendance will join us in thanking Geoff Jenkins for 10 memorable years.

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