The Brewers are changing three-fourths of their infield, not something you normally expect from a 96-victory outfit. Should Ryan Braun be suspended for 50 games, manager Ron Roenicke must find a reliable replacement (or replacements) in left field.

2011: 96-66, first place, lost in NLCS.

First Workout: Feb. 20/25.

He’s Here: 3B Aramis Ramirez, SS Alex Gonzalez, OF Norichika Aoki, RHP Jose Veras.

He’s Outta Here: 1B Prince Fielder, INF Craig Counsell, INF Jerry Hairston Jr., 3B Casey McGehee, SS Yuniesky Betancourt, RHP LaTroy Hawkins, RHP Takashi Saito.

Overview: Coming off one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history, the Brewers have had an anxious offseason. As expected, Prince Fielder left as a free agent, signing a nine-year, $214 million deal with Detroit. What wasn’t expected: NL MVP Ryan Braun being suspended for 50 games under baseball’s drug policy — and having to await a verdict on his appeal. Yes, the arrival of former Cubs slugger Aramis Ramirez will help make up for some of the offense that was lost when Fielder left. But if the Brewers are going to contend again this season, they’ll likely have to do it based more on pitching and defense than they have in the past. Second baseman Rickie Weeks is the only returning starter from last year’s infield. Mat Gamel gets the first shot at replacing Fielder, although Corey Hart will spend part of spring training getting work at first base. Alex Gonzalez is expected to be a defensive upgrade over Yuniesky Betancourt. Ramirez takes over at third. Milwaukee’s pitching was strong last season and should be even better with Zack Greinke healthy to start the year and a full season with Francisco Rodriguez in the setup role. One of the more intriguing story lines of spring training will be the arrival of outfielder Norichika Aoki, a three-time Central League batting champion in Japan.

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