Well, the guy did just turn 79…

Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports on Bob Uecker’s decision to do fewer games this year.

“It’s time,” Uecker said during a conference call with local reporters. “It’s time to enjoy the summer a little bit other than doing a baseball game and traveling.”

Uecker said Brewers chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio was among those who had encouraged him to cut back.

“Sooner or later you are going to have to bend a little bit,” Uecker said. “I’m not saying I’m not going to work games down to the end of the season if indeed there is the possibility of the playoffs or anything else. I’m going to do that. But now is the time for me to kind of take a few games off once in awhile and enjoy myself. Not that I don’t enjoy the games, because I do. You guys know that. I’m at home at the ball park as much as I am at my own house.”

Uecker is a treasure, as is Vin Scully in Los Angeles. Two greats still going strong deep in their final innings. Baseball fans are indeed blessed.