Rookies and other young members of the Brewers organization experienced something they will never forget.  While they were in town for fall conditioning, they entered the Tent City Jail as part of a Scared Straight program used to educate young people about the consequences of a DUI.  The players saw all aspects of life as an inmate, from clothes, to food to recreational activities.  Brian Barnum, a player, said that Tent City would not be a fun place to go, and plans on never stepping foot there again.  From the Arizona Republic:

Tony Diggs, the assistant director of player development for the Brewers, said that while the players are in Phoenix for fall conditioning, he wanted them to have this experience because it makes them all well-rounded players.

“I encouraged our involvement in this program because I wanted them to get a chance to see what real life is about,” Diggs said.

From what I know, the Brewers haven’t had too much trouble with young players getting DUI’s.  However, their first round draft pick in 2006, Jeremy Jeffress, has been suspended due to his love addiction to marijuana.  I don’t know about putting this kid in a Scared Straight program for drug addicts, but I do know a visit from Matt Foley probably wouldn’t hurt the kid.

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