Record crowd packs Wisconsin Center for Brewers On Deck

MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Center was home to nearly 30 Brewers players today and a record crowd of 14,138 braved fresh snow and cold temperatures for the Club's annual winter fanfest, Brewers On Deck Presented by Time Warner Cable.
 
The crowd surpassed 2012's prior high mark of 12,118, and last year's total of 11,722.
 
"We can't thank the fans enough for coming out to warm the atmosphere downtown and helping move everyone's thoughts toward baseball and the 2014 Brewers season," said Brewers Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger. "It was a great opportunity for players, coaches and staff to connect with the fans, and we look forward to seeing everyone again at Miller Park throughout the year."
 
The afternoon's highlights included an announcement that the Brewers had completed negotiations and signed free agent pitcher Matt Garza to a four-year contract. The announcement was made on the Main Entertainment Stage by Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio, who was joined by President of Baseball Operations Doug Melvin, Assistant General Manager Gord Ash, and Special Assistant to the General Manager Craig Counsell.
 
"That was definitely a great piece of news to break at the event, and the response from the fans was tremendous," Schlesinger said.
 
Brewers pitchers and catchers report to Marvale, Ariz., for Spring Training on Feb. 15.