Nearly two months after back surgery, Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun said he is feeling well and is optimistic that he will be back to 100 percent for spring training. ''The only surprise is the rehab is a little bit longer than I was anticipating,'' Braun said Wednesday at the team's annual holiday food drive at Miller Park. It put a damper on what had been a bounce-back season for the 31-year-old Braun, who hit .285 with 25 home runs, 84 RBI and 24 stolen bases.
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