Henderson looking for big-league job

Newark, N.J. — At 45, Rickey Henderson is still ready to run.

“I’m one of the rare ones,” Henderson said Thursday before taking his first batting practice with the Newark Bears.

“God gave me this body, this gift, these skills to play this sport. Until He says ‘enough,’ this is what I’m supposed to be doing.”

A quarter-century after making it to the major leagues, baseball’s career leader in runs, stolen bases and walks is back for his second stint with Newark in the independent Atlantic League. Henderson is hoping it won’t be long before some big-league team looking for speed on the bases will come calling.

Audit: Brewers’ debt $133 million in 2003

Madison, Wis. — The Milwaukee Brewers were $133 million in debt at the end of 2003, but their revenues have increased more than 70 percent since taxpayer-financed Miller Park opened, according to two reports released Thursday.

The family of baseball commissioner Bud Selig owns a controlling interest in the team, which is up for sale.

Several state lawmakers called for a full-fledged public audit, something the Brewers long resisted, when spending on players’ salaries decreased after the new stadium was built in 2001. The Brewers opened their books to state auditors and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.