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August 2, 2013 • Milwaukee Post • 11 Braun will be fine after baseball suspension Former Brewer Scott passes away "HOMER" at the age of 69 on SPORTS However, Brewers star must respond with productive season in 2014 Ryan Braun will be fine. He's a liar, cheater, fraud and a snake. But he will be fine. It's all about his ability to play like an All-Star next season with the Brewers. It's that simple. It would be nice if Braun would give his 2011 MVP award to Matt Kemp. It would be nice if Braun told the whole truth about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. It would be nice if he gave $5 million to charity It would be nice, but it really isn't nec. essary All those actions would help Braun . improve his image now, but that shortterm benefit would disappear with a poor season in 2014. If Ryan Braun struggles next season, he will be a liar, cheater, fraud, and snake who was a great player for his first six seasons because of the PEDs. It doesn't matter if Braun says he only took PEDs in 2011 or whatever time period he chooses to select. No one is going to believe him anyway . No one is going to believe him about anything until he can back up his words with actions. I might be the only one who doesn't care what he says when he finally talks. I don't even care if he talks. He's already proven that the way you can tell Post Staff when he's lying is to see if his lips are moving. I would suggest the following statement for Braun. He should not read anything but state the following in his own words. "I'm sorry for what I have done. I understand that no one will believe anything I say So, I will act instead of talking. I will . not answer any questions and understand that it will irritate many people. So be it. I will leave now and spend every moment preparing for the 2014 baseball season. I owe it to the Brewers, my teammates and the Brewers fans to be a great ballplayer next season. If I'm ever to gain back the respect and trust of all those people, it must start on the field. Have a good day ." If Braun can back up those words with a solid season, he will be fine. He might not be loved. He might not gain back the respect of most of his haters. It's still the only way he can move in the right direction. Imagine if he hits .250 with 15 home runs or is hurt most of the 2014 season. There can be only one explanation. Ryan Braun was a Hall of Fame player for the first six seasons of his career because he was using PEDs. It doesn't matter what he 233503078 STEVE "The HOMER" TRUE Former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman George Scott passed away this week at the age of 69. Scott played in the major leagues from 1966 to 1979 with Boston, Milwaukee (1972 to 1976), Kansas City and the New York Yankees. He won eight Gold Gloves, including five as a member of the Brewers. He led the American League with 36 home runs in 1975 and batted in 109 runs. All told, he hit .268 with 271 home runs and 1,051 RBI. The Brewers released a statement that read: "George Scott was charismatic, an early star of the team and one of the finest defensive players in the game. 'Boomer,' as he was affectionately known to fans, will be remembered as a colorful player on and off the field, and his five Gold Glove Awards as a Brewer are an accomplishment that will be difficult to top. The entire Brewers community wishes to express their condolences to the Scott family ." Scott was elected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006. says. It doesn't matter what anybody says. It will be the logical explanation. Ryan Braun will be fine because I believe he will have a good season in 2014. I'm more concerned about his ability to stay healthy than his ability to put up Hall of Fame numbers. I'll admit that I'm guessing. I don't know for sure. No one does except Braun. I don't think he needs PEDs to be a great player. I could be wrong, but I could still be correct about a good 2014 season for Braun. He talked about all the drug tests that he passed, so it's clear that he can cheat and pass drug tests. He could be OK next season if he started cheating again and avoided getting caught. (Steve "The Homer" True, host of "Homer and Thunder Show," heard from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays on 540 ESPN, can be reached at homer@espnmilwaukee.com) WINES OF THE MONTH FOOTBALL IS WINDING UP! SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN! FOLIE A' DEUX $1099 BASEBALL IS ALL WOUND UP! AVENUE IS WOUND AROUND YOU! 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