The Milwaukee Brewers made a run at the end of the 2012 season. It was just enough of a run to make things in the Wild Card race interesting and to give Brewers' fans hope. They may have gotten used to winning over the last couple seasons, but 2012 was a disappointment for the most part. Now, the Brewers are trying to rebuild themselves into a competitor again. Part of that rebuilding process includes bolstering their bullpen.
According to Jim Bowden of ESPN, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is eyeing some bullpen help and multiple names are on his list.
Doug Melvin just told us they have interest in Jon Rauch, Kyle Farnsworth, Mike Gonzalez and Jason Frasor #SXM
— JIM BOWDEN (@JimBowdenESPNxm) December 17, 2012
As far as health is concerned, each reliever could provide the Brewers some depth and durability. Jon Rauch was involved in a car accident earlier this season, but he was not injured. He remained healthy all season. Farnsworth was placed on th...
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Jim Bowden,
Doug Melvin
TEAMS: New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers
TEAMS: New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers
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