A Brewers spokesperson who was with Ryan Braun over the weekend described him as "upbeat" in the face of a possible suspension. Braun spoke Saturday night in New York while accepting his National League MVP Award from the BWAA, two days after beginning an appeal for a reported violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Braun spoke of adversity and "viewing every challenge I've ever faced as an opportunity." "It's a tough position for him to be in because this is a confidential process," said Brewers vice president of communications Tyler Barnes. "He really can't say anything. I thought he did a terrific job. It was really a neat experience for everyone who was there, to see Ryan up there being recognized for his accomplishments in 2011."