Del Crandall would like to say he knew from the moment he metRon Roenicke that he was destined to become a major leaguemanager. "But no, I'd be stretching it if I said I thought that way aboutRon," Crandall said. "But he certainly became impressive as timewent on." Certainly, Roenicke's rookie season as a major league managerhas been impressive. He's led the Milwaukee Brewers to a franchise record inwins and their first division title in 29 years, and establishedhimself as a leading candidate for National League Manager of theYear honors, along with his NL Division Series counterpart, KirkGibson of the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's been a long time coming for Roenicke, 54, who after eightseasons as a journeyman player for six major league teams spentfive years managing in the