Seven games remain on the Brewers' 2010 schedule but as the final home game came to a close Sunday, reality set in for fans that they may very well be seeing a lot of their favorite players for the last time.

Veteran infielder and local boy Craig Counsell was put into the starting lineup by manager Ken Macha. Counsell is a free agent again after this season, and hasn't discussed his future with the team.

The "best offer," he says, won't necessarily be the biggest offer. The 15-year veteran turned 40 in August and would like a chance to win a third World Series ring.

Trevor Hoffman came into work the ninth inning -- "Hells Bells" and all -- despite the Brewers being up, 7-1. He re-signed with the Brewers after a successful 2009 campaign but struggled out of the gate making it unlikely that the Brewers will pick up his 2011 option.

Others, like starting pitchers Dave Bush and Chris Capuano, are also free agents after the season and neither knows what the future holds.

But there are no bigger questions than those surrounding Prince Fielder. The hulking first baseman becomes a free agent after next season. His agent, Scott Boras, reportedly already turned down an extension believed to be around $100 million over five years, meaning Fielder is likely to be traded before Opening Day comes around.

If Sunday was his last time at Miller Park as a Brewer, he made it memorable. Fielder belted his 32nd home run of the year in the third inning, following the second of Braun's two homers. After drawing his National League-leading 106th walk in the eighth inning, Macha removed Fielder for a pinch runner and the crowd of 29,000 rose to its feet until Fielder popped out of the dugout for a curtain call.

"That meant a lot," Fielder said. "It's nice to know (the fans) like the way I play."

On the other hand: It was a possible farewell for some players, but others got a chance to further introduce themselves.

Mark Rogers made his first career start Friday night against Florida. He worked through a shaky first inning to make it into through the third before he reached his 60-pitch limit.

Fellow September call-up Jeremy Jeffress came on in relief and worked two scoreless innings and earned his first career victory.

Both pitchers figure to be in the Brewers' near-future plans, though neither is likely to open the season in the starting rotation.

"Both of them with the power arms that they have (are exciting)," Macha said. "These are young guys with high ceilings, both of them. Perhaps a little patience would be best served for both their interest and that of the club."

No news on Macha: If general manager Doug Melvin has made up his mind about Macha's future, he's not tipping his hand.

Last year, Melvin used the last home game of the season to announce that Macha would return in 2010 and was given an option for the 2011 season.

Seen by many fans as a leading factor in the team's 2010 struggles, the probability of Macha's return next year seems slim. Still, Melvin said no announcement would come before the season's end.

In an interview with MLB.com, Melvin said that the decision will be made "within a few days after the season."

"Ken is a very sharp baseball guy, a very solid baseball guy," Melvin said. 

On the farm: The organization honored its minor league pitcher and player of the year over the weekend.

Class A Wisconsin right-hander Jake Odorizzi was named the organization's pitcher of the year after posting a 7-3 record and 3.43 ERA in 23 appearances (20 starts) with the Timber Rattlers.

Selected 32nd overall in the 2008 draft, Odorizzi struck out 135 while allowing just 40 walks and 99 hits in 120.2 innings of work. On Aug. 24, he combined with reliever Adrian Rosario to throw a no-hitter against Cedar Rapids, later winning Midwest League Pitcher of the Week honors.

Outfielder Erik Komatsu earned player of the year honors for his season at Class A Brevard County. The 22-year-old hit .323 with five homers, 63 RBI and 28 stolen bases -- playing all three outfield spots, as well.

Komatsu led the Florida State League with 90 runs scored and a .413 on-base percentage.

"Both of them had great years," said Brewers scouting director Bruce Seid. "The managers and coaches rave about them."

Quick hits: Braun hit a pair of two-run home runs Sunday, giving him 100 RBI for the third consecutive season. It was the 11th multi-homer game of his career and he is now tied with Ted Williams for most home runs through his first four seasons (127) ... Lorenzo Cain's second inning home run Sunday was the first of his career ... Rogers will make his next start Thursday at New York ... Brewers scouts were on-hand this weekend to watch Arizona first-round pick Barrett Loux, who recently was declared a free agent, work out. The right-handed pitcher failed a physical but went 11-2 with a 2.83 ERA in 16 starts for Texas A&M last season ... RHP Mark DiFelice, who missed all of 2010 following shoulder surgery, has resigned with the team for 2011 and is working out with the Brewers' instructional league in Arizona.

Final 2010 attendance: Total -- 2,776,531; Average -- 34,278; Sellouts -- 9.

This week: Just one week to go in the 2010 season and the Brewers will spend it on the road. They head to New York Monday to open a four-game set against the Mets. After that, it's off to Cincinnati where the season will come to an end after a weekend series with the Reds.

N.L. Central standings (through games Sunday): 1, Cincinnati, 87-69; 2, St. Louis, 80-75 (-6.5); 3, Houston, 74-82 (-13); 4, Milwaukee, 73-82 (-13.5); 5, Chicago, 70-85 (-16.5); 6, Pittsburgh, 55-100 (-31.5).