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Adam Heether News!
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Adam Heether News!
Okay, so it's a week old and vague. Still, it's better than nothing.
The link is from the Leones de Caracas official site, so it's in Spanish. An online translation of the relevant part says:
"Given the details of the action out of Adam...
The Brewers' Rule 5 Draft Eligible Players
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As noted in my FanPost of Sunday night, the deadline for filing major league and minor league reserve lists is fast approaching. Eligible players not added to the major league 40-man roster by November 20 can be selected in the Rule 5 draft.
What does it take to be eligible...
Tuesday's Frosty Mug
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by Al Behrman - AP
Today is Ryan Braun's 26th birthday. We should all celebrate today by going out and buying a Reme...yeah, I can't even suggest that with a straight face.
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Fall/Winter League Update for 11/17/2009
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In Arizona: Taylor Green busted out of his slump, going 2-for-3 with a couple of RBI, but it was not enough as the Javelinas lost to Surprise, 6-4. Josh Butler started for the Javelinas and got rocked again, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks in 1.2 innings of work...
Chris Coghlan first, Casey McGehee fifth in ROTY voting
10 days ago by
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Chris Coghlan first, Casey McGehee fifth in ROTY voting
I'm linking to the BBWAA site on this, as it's the only place I can get to with the vote totals. In any case, Casey McGehee was in fifth place with 1 first place vote, 3 second place votes, and 4 third place votes.
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Arizona Fall League Pitch F/X
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The Arizona Fall League has given us an opportunity to get an extended look at three of the most interesting pitching prospects in the Brewer system. I'm just generalizing about their stuff here and not making any specific conclusions about their velocity based on one outing...
Monday's Frosty Mug
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
John Lackey is not a future Brewer.
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Some things to read while cleaning your spit valve.
The Rookie of the Year awards will be announced in a few hours, but...
Fall/Winter League Update for 11/16/2009
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In Arizona: On Friday, Mark Rogers allowed three earned runs on four hits in one inning of work as the Javelinas lost to Surprise, 5-4. Jonathan Lucroy entered the game as a pinch hitter and grounded out in the ninth. Rogers now has a 15.19 ERA in AFL play: He's appeared in...
CHONE Projections for 2010
10 days ago by
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CHONE Projections for 2010
Best projection system out there. The link takes you to the Brewers, go back to the parent BaseballProjection.com link to see other team pages and the free agent page.
Give one of our SBN neighbors a chance this afternoon
10 days ago by
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Hey folks,
So, FtJ is doing a great job filling in for me this weekend (even if the "Weekend Dad" motif is a little creepy), but it's a pretty big day in Wisconsin sports, and I wanted to make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to join in on the fun with...
Weekend Mug 11/15
11 days ago by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
This dude hates Spaghettio's, and hates that you love them.
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Hello Kids!
I see your Regular Dad has dropped you off at your Weekend Dad's doorstep. Apparently...
Brewer Classic Game Thread: Ben Sheets fans 18
11 days ago by
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by FRANK GUNN - AP
Before Lyle Overbay (left) was a somewhat clumsy Blue Jay, he was a doubles machine as a Brewer. Tune in tonight to watch him hit one of his NL-leading 53 doubles in 2004.
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Looper Option Declined!
13 days ago by
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Looper Option Declined!
Our long national nightmare is over. There'll be dancing in the streets, drinking in the saloons, and necking in the parlor.
Let's wait on Jonathan Lucroy
13 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...
Friday's Frosty Mug
13 days ago by
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by Kathy Willens - AP
John Lackey still probably won't be a Brewer, but that didn't keep his agent from having a beer with Doug Melvin.
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Some things to read while reserving a...
Ryan Braun: once again a Silver Slugger
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Ryan Braun: once again a Silver Slugger
Per Tom H.: "Braun batted .320 with 32 home runs and 114 RBI, and led the NL with 203 hits. He is the first Brewers player to win consecutive Silver Slugger Awards since Paul Molitor, who claimed the honor as DH in the American League...
Fall/Winter League Update for 11/13/2009
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In Arizona: Lorenzo Cain and Jonathan Lucroy each went 0-for-4 as the Javelinas lost to Surprise, 8-6. Lucroy drew a walk in the game, while Cain struck out three times. Zach Braddock pitched a scoreless ninth but allowed a walk, ending a four-inning streak without allowing a baserunner...
The Scouts Dig Jon Lucroy.
13 days ago by
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The Scouts Dig Jon Lucroy.
Haudricourt's latest blog post links to this piece from Baseball America, where various scouts opine on Jon Lucroy, he of the rarely-seen "OBP lower than batting average" line (in AFL play, anyway). To sum up in seven words: most of &...
The Thursday Thinker: About Above Average
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by Jeff Chiu - AP
Manny Parra is not one of the 24 pitchers with above average Brewer careers. How many can you name?
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As we progress through the offseason, there...
Prince Fielder finishes fourth in SBN NL MVP Voting
14 days ago by
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The SB Nation Most Valuable Player voting was unveiled today. Here are the NL results:
Rk Player Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Pts
1
Albert Pujols
St. Louis Cardinals
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434
2
Hanley Ramirez
Florida Marlins
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Thursday's Frosty Mug
14 days ago by
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by Jeff Chiu - AP
Randy Wolf is seeking a multi-year deal, just like he was last year.
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Some things to read while going extra casual.
Remember yesterday, when the Mug was late because I had...
Fall/Winter League Update for 11/12/2009
14 days ago by
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In Arizona: Omar Aguilar and Rob Wooten each pitched scoreless innings as the Javelinas beat the Saguaros, 8-1. Aguilar allowed two walks and struck out one in his inning, while Wooten pitched a perfect frame, striking out two. Meanwhile, Taylor Green went 0-for-5 with a strikeout...
Kendall told he's not coming back for 5 Mil
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Kendall told he's not coming back for 5 Mil
according to the THwitter, Kendall's agent was told the Brewers aren't going to pay 5 Mil for his services. TH figures Kendall will look around. Now this doesn't mean he's not coming back, but HELLZ YES!!! HE'...
A boatload of postseason awards
15 days ago by
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Because I've been away for a few days I've fallen behind on a couple of things, including the unveiling of the SBN and IBWAA postseason awards. My apologies. Let's start with the SBN Awards:
If you read any of the other SBN baseball sites, you may have seen some of...
Wednesday's Frosty Mug
15 days ago by
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by Ed Andrieski - AP
Everyone's talking about John Lackey today. Should they be?
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Some things to read while launching a third party.
Thanks to Mark for filling in yesterday while...
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