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Another Thing I'm Thankful For: Baseball Reference
3 days ago by
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by Bob Levey - AP
Bringing Mike Cameron back for next season might be too expensive for the Brewers, but you can purchase his Baseball Reference page for $30.
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Nine Brewers To Hit Open Market
11 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Brewers GM Doug Melvin told Adam McCalvy of MLB.com on Wednesday that he expects all of his club's potential free agents to reach the open market."No," said Melvin.. "I don't think they want to sign, personally.
They want to wait until Friday and hope someone...
Let's wait on Jonathan Lucroy
16 days ago by
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by Darren Hauck - AP
Jason Kendall's ability to get hit by pitches isn't a good enough reason to bring him back for 2010, at any price.
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All of a sudden, after two years of sticking...
Update on catchers...
17 days ago by
Mets Fever
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A name that has not been mentioned is that of Jason Kendall, the 35 y/o right hander is no longer the player he once was with the Pirates. From 1996 through 2000 he was considered one of the best catchers in the league, a standout defender with a great arm and a solid bat. During that...
Wasserman Media Group Clients
18 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Today let's take a look at the Wasserman Media Group's free agent clients. Their best known agent is probably Arn Tellem. Here's the list:
Wilson BetemitAaron BooneNomar GarciaparraJason GiambiJohn GrabowRich HardenShawn HillReed JohnsonJason KendallHideki MatsuiJason...
Brewers Catching Flak
18 days ago by
Bugs & Cranks
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Among the numerous questions the Brewers are facing this offseason, one of the more glaring comes at the catcher position. With rumors of the club opting to not re-sign Jason Kendall in favor of farmhand Jonathan Lucroy, the $5 M question is — should Milwaukee’s backstop...
Brewers, Mariners may bid on Doug Davis; Milwaukee may let Jason Kendall walk
18 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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Brewers Notes: Washburn, Davis, Kendall
19 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has the latest on the Brew Crew's off-season maneuvering....
As reported earlier today, the Brewers are expected to pursue veteran starters Jarrod Washburn and Doug Davis. Scott Boras, Washburn's agent, said that he...
Baseball's Free Agency System Is Seriously, Seriously Screwed Up
It's hot stove season, and the annual release of Elias' free agent rankings is upon us. It speaks to the volume of the CBA's absurdities that we rarely appreciate just how awful this system is. A quick recap for that majority of you who couldn't give a toss about baseball...
Tuesday's Frosty Mug - Straight out of the Tap
19 days ago by
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by Morry Gash - AP
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Remember when this happened? It was great, seriously.
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Something to read while considering skin treatments.
Another day...
Vets are Important to Rebuilding Teams
26 days ago by
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I have been trying to figure out a way not to chase my tail in answering people concerns (OK, really, complaints) about how the Giants have gone about rebuilding over the past few years (I consider a team to be in rebuilding mode once it has gone through two years of losses, no matter...
Looking back at Community Projections: Catchers
26 days ago by
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by Darren Hauck - AP
Jason Kendall is very proficient at getting hit by pitches, but that's about the only thing Brewer catchers did really well in 2009.
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Now seems...
Taking a look at some early projections
October 28, 2009 by
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by Morry Gash - AP
Can Rickie Weeks bounce back and have a strong 2010?
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Earlier this week, ACTA Sports sent me a preview of the hitter projections from 2010'...
2009/2010 Free Agent Tracker: Catchers
October 17, 2009 by
Baseball Reflections
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Like last year, this year’s most fruitful market for catchers is the trade market, rather than the free agent market. The Texas Rangers, who traded Gerald Laird to the Tigers last season still have two worthy trade candidates in Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagarden, while Ronny...
The Thursday Thinker: Brewer catchers since 1996
October 15, 2009 by
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by Darren Hauck - AP
Jason Kendall is one. Can you name the other 26?
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Ok, here's a new offseason feature: The Thursday Thinker.
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Results from the 2009 Over/Under Contest
October 13, 2009 by
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by Jeff Curry - AP
Trevor Hoffman was one of the few Brewers to significantly exceed expectations this season.
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Back in March, I asked you a series of questions...
Potential Buy-Low Candidate: J.R. Towles
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by Matt Slocum - AP
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Acquiring a new catcher is probably the top priority this off-season. Gregg Zaun may not return, Dioner Navarro turned back into a pumpkin...
Probably misusing MLE: Where could the Brewers have done better?
October 11, 2009 by
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Looking for some idle speculation on the first Brewer-free Sunday afternoon since February? Here's something to play with.
Because of Jeff's brilliant work over at Minor League Splits, we can take any Brewer above rookie ball's minor league stats and get their MLE...
Saturday's Playoff Action Open Thread
October 10, 2009 by
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by Jeff Curry - AP
5 days ago:
St. Louis Cardinals' Julio Lugo (12) scores as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall receives the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009...
The importance of being different
October 09, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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I wasn't going to post on this article published earlier this week by Dejan Kovacevic, but Charlie made a great post about it at Bucs Dugout and then Wilbur Miller followed it up with a great comment. Their two points in tandem jogged my memory a bit and it gives me an opportunity...
Playoff Teams Defense Analysis - How They Got There and What to Expect - National League Edition
October 03, 2009 by
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by Morry Gash - AP
8 days ago:
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Ben Francisco can't come up with a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Jason Kendall during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday...
A last look at the Brewers ‘09: A first look at what’s next
October 02, 2009 by
Baseball Reflections
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September General Overview:
September Record 13-15
Season Record 77-81 (with 4 games to go)
The Brewers came into September clearly outside of playoff contention. However, they did have a couple opportunities to impact the Wild Card chase as they had a couple of the front-runners...
Rockies 10, Brewers 6
September 30, 2009 by
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Prince Fielder hit his 44th home run in the second inning.
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W: Jason Hammel (10-8)L: Jeff Suppan (7-12)
HR: Prince Fielder (44), Mike...
Rockies 7, Brewers 5 (11 innings)
September 29, 2009 by
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Chris Narveson works against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning Tuesday. I missed most of his outing: Did I miss anything?
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W: Matt...
Kendall Connects
September 29, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Braves, Marlins and Giants all owe Jason Kendall a thank-you as he hits a three-run homer in the top of the ninth to tie the Rockies at five. It’s only his second home run of the season and raises his slugging percentage to .302. I think it’s safe to say the Rockies [...]
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