THE CURSE OF THE KING COUNTY COUNCIL
Since the Curse: 1 World Series appearance (1982), 2 other playoff appearances in 41 years
The CURSE:
After purchasing the bankrupt Seattle Pilots franchise, new owner Allan “Bud” Selig moves the team to Milwaukee. The King County council sued
the American League for $32 million in damages and demanded a new team. Along with this suit, the council allegedly placed a hex on the departed Brewers.
EVIDENCE
OF THE CURSE
Conclusion: Most Likely CURSED
PRAYER FOR RELIEF: The Brewers already made serious strides to appease the Baseball gods by dumping Bud Selig for Mark Attanasio. Selig was an albatross for the franchise and the Brewers have been quickly rewarded with a playoff appearance. Attanasio has shown that he is willing to spend some money and is brothers with the producer of House, M.D. So that can't be bad. Even though every episode of House is the same.
The CURSE:
After purchasing the bankrupt Seattle Pilots franchise, new owner Allan “Bud” Selig moves the team to Milwaukee. The King County council sued
the American League for $32 million in damages and demanded a new team. Along with this suit, the council allegedly placed a hex on the departed Brewers.EVIDENCE
OF THE CURSE- In first 8 seasons in Milwaukee, Brewers never finish in the top half of the division.
- In its first trip to the post season in 1981, the Brewers lose the first to games at home only to win the next two at Yankee Stadium to force Game 5. Get dominated by Dave Righetti and Reggie Jackson in 7-3 Game 5 loss.
- The next season Brewers make their first and only World Series facing the St. Louis Cardinals. Win Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead. Destroyed in Game 6 - 13-1. Hold 3-1 lead in the 6th in Game 7 only to blow the lead and the game, 6-3.
- Next 25 years? 0 playoff appearances. 7 winning seasons.
- Allows Paul Molitor to leave through free agency.
- On March 26, 1992, the Brewers shipped disgruntled infielder Gary Sheffield and Geoff Kellogg to San Diego for Ricky Bones, Jose Valentin and Matt Mieske. After this trade, Sheffield hit about 488 Home Runs. The other guys about 380 less. And yes I am aware that Sheff is a jerk.
- USA gold medalist Ben Sheets is an All-Star in his rookie season but then is always hurt.
- Miller Park holds the 2002 All-Star game. It ends in a tie.
- Upon returning to the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, the Brew Crew fall weakly to the Phillies in 4 games.
- 3rd place finish in last 2 seasons
Conclusion: Most Likely CURSED
PRAYER FOR RELIEF: The Brewers already made serious strides to appease the Baseball gods by dumping Bud Selig for Mark Attanasio. Selig was an albatross for the franchise and the Brewers have been quickly rewarded with a playoff appearance. Attanasio has shown that he is willing to spend some money and is brothers with the producer of House, M.D. So that can't be bad. Even though every episode of House is the same.
(This, I imagine, is how every Brewers fan feels at the end of the season. Or more likely the end of July.)
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