Jarrod Washburn Not Retired Yet, May Consider Pitching in Milwaukee Next Year

by Pat LackeyFiled under: Brewers, MLB RumorsJarrod Washburn didn't pitch in 2010, but his career might not be over quite yet. MLB.com's Adam McCalvey is reporting that the Wisconsin native is still interested in pitching and would consider sticking close to home to pitch for the Brewers now that one of his old coaches, Ron Roenicke, is managing the Brew Crew. There are obviously lots of details to be hammered out (the biggest of which may be his willingness to accept a minor-league contract and invite to camp), but he's a pitcher and the Brewers are just about always looking for more pitching. Washburn, who turned 36 in August, last pitched for the Mariners and Tigers in 2009. He got off to a phenomenal start in Seattle with a 2.64 ERA in 20 starts, but imploded upon leaving the pitcher-friendly confines of Safeco Field. In eight starts for the Tigers, Washburn got lit up to the tune of a 7.33 ERA and had a home run rate that more than tripled after the trade. That ...