Zack Greinke Loves Miller Park

Miller Park has been Zack Greinke's haven since he began pitching at the venue in 2010. With a win on Wednesday, the right handed pitcher became just the fourth ace since 1900 to win his first fifteen starts at a home venue. He is now 15-0 in Milwaukee, and should he win his next start in the city, the "righty" will tie Johnny Allen and LaMarr Hoyt for the major league record of straight home wins. Indeed, a new league record is not unfathomable this season, as Greinke's throws from the mound have only been improving. In his latest win against the Cubs, he managed a season high twelve strikeouts, and gave up just two hits over seven innings.

The pitcher's success hasn't been vaulted by the team's lackluster performances. With Greinke throwing the ball, the Brewers are a whopping 20-1 at Miller Park. He was a major part of the team's outstanding home-stands last year, immediately making an impact following his trade from Kansas City. Though, the pitcher is humble. When asked recently what his secret to success was, Greinke answered that it was the team's productive (debatable) offense that has created the necessary balance between the sides of the mound.
However, Greinke, as well as the Brewers, are painfully aware that the ace's time in Milwaukee could be running out. His contract with the team will expire following this season, and the courtship will likely be strong from big money squads on the coasts. Manager Ron Roenicke and general manager Doug Melvin are going to have a similar situation to the Prince Fielder fiasco of 2011, facing the prospect of losing an irreplaceable asset to a larger contract with a historically better team. The pair had better be prepared to open the wallet wide this off-season.