"It's too busy:" Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke says when Spring Training is over, his life gets a bit simpler

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is no pressure for baseball teams to win in Spring Training, but the manager always has to be on his toes.

Spring Training is underway at Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix, Arizona. Brewers players and coaches report to the complex bright and early -- often as early as 6:30 a.m.

They are available to the media in the clubhouse from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and then comes practice which leads into the exhibition game which typically starts at 1:00 p.m. Phoenix time. That's when the "fun" begins for Ron Roenicke.

"It's too busy. I get pulled in so many directions that it keeps me sharp," Roenicke said.

Roenicke is always candid and forthcoming, but one day during his morning interview with gathered reporters, he really opened up about the grind.

"The grind is sitting looking at the same thing day after day. Then it becomes a grind. It's not a grind because I've got all these different things that I do and I actually really enjoy. I don't like coming in just having the same thing to think about," Roenicke said.

Roenicke isn't a negative person. He's passionate about baseball and his craft.

"I enjoy the different challenges and personalities -- knowing who I need to talk to because this came up, and the next day, it's something different. I really enjoy that," Roenicke said.

Not so enjoyable was the day during an exhibition game when Scooter Gennett had some issues in the field.

"That's one of the conversations we had today. To tell you the truth, I have no idea what's an error and what's a hit right now because I really don't care. All I know is, there's some plays that should be made. That's all I know,"

The fifth-year Brewers skipper said he had a very good talk with Gennett the next day and he got a laugh out of the response from his talented and likable second baseman.

"You know, the cleats caught in the shoelaces and it's like 'I never did that in my life,'"

Roenicke admits the players' focus during games that don't count can wane once in awhile, but he can't afford to take a second off.

"I have having to think all the time on who's going to play today, who needs off, how many games are they going to play, and then when you get into the game, we make, you know, how many changes do we make in a game? It's like 20 changes! Every game! So my thoughts are always on figuring out 'okay, he needs to play today. He needs to get two innings. He needs an at bat.' I don't enjoy that at all. And when I'm done with Spring Training, I'm really happy that I don't have to worry about that stuff," Roenicke said.

Once the regular season starts, Roenicke's job is scrutinized, but he has a simpler life, so he accepts the parts of Spring Training that are necessary, even if they're a pain.

Brewers Opening day is set for Monday, April 6th when the Colorado Rockies come to Miller Park.