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Friday's Frosty Mug
October 16, 2009 by
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
Former Brewers manager Ned Yost looks great with someone else's logo behind him.
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Some things to read while keeping your pimp hand fuzzy...
Fall/Winter League Update for 10/16/2009
October 16, 2009 by
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In Arizona: Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-4 with two walks and scored two runs as the Javelinas outslugged the Saguaros 17-9. Mark Rogers had a rough AFL debut, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk in one inning of work, but Zach Braddock was impressive in his, allowing a hit and...
NLCS Game 1 Open Thread
October 15, 2009 by
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It's been so long since we had a playoff game, I almost forgot to post an open thread.
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Who are you rooting for tonight?
Phillies
Dodgers
Chip Caray and the "Fisted" All Stars.
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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.
If you've been clicking...
Thursday's Frosty Mug
October 15, 2009 by
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by Jim Prisching - AP
This could be the end of the line for Mike Burns as a Brewer. Now that he's off the 40-man roster, Burns will be eligible for minor league free agency this offseason.
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Fall/Winter League Update for 10/15/2009
October 15, 2009 by
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In Arizona: Jonathan Lucroy started at catcher, batted cleanup and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a GIDP for the Javelinas, who lost to Surprise, 6-4. Taylor Green started at third and went 1-for-2 with an infield single and two walks.
In Venezuela:
Adam Heether went 0-for...
Burns outrighted to Nashville
October 14, 2009 by
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Burns outrighted to Nashville
Burns now off the 40-man roster.
Lucroy, Green in the lineup for Peoria in the AFL
October 14, 2009 by
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Lucroy, Green in the lineup for Peoria in the AFL
That link will take you to MLB.com's Gameday feed.
Lucroy, batting cleanup for the Javelinas, struck out looking on some questionable pitches in the first.
Control the Transmission: What Do You Want on TV?
October 14, 2009 by
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The standard TV introduction of a player at bat.
I was watching a playoff game the other day and the introduction of a Dodgers hitter caught my eye. The standard AVG/HR/RBI numbers were displayed, but only for the series. I believe it said .222 (2 for 9), 0 HR, 1 RBI. The particulars...
Pitchers and catchers report on February 20
October 14, 2009 by
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Pitchers and catchers report on February 20
Now we can start the countdown.
Thanks to @Corky1961, who posted it on Twitter.
Wednesday's Frosty Mug
October 14, 2009 by
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by Darren Hauck - AP
As it turns out, Jason Kendall may not be all that valuable defensively either.
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Some things to read with the hand-washing time you've...
Counsell, Looper's surgeries both "routine"
October 13, 2009 by
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Counsell, Looper's surgeries both "routine"
Via Adam McCalvy's Twitter:
#Brewers IF Craig Counsell and RHP Braden Looper each had meniscus in right knee repaired today. Both surgeries "routine," per team
Lorenzo Cain leading off, playing center field in AFL Opener
October 13, 2009 by
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Lorenzo Cain leading off, playing center field in AFL Opener
The link will take you to the box score.
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...
Tuesday's Frosty Mug
October 13, 2009 by
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Prince Fielder, seen here checking under his jersey for another jersey, will likely be offered a long term contract by the Brewers this offseason, according to Jon Heyman.
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Meanwhile, former Arizona pitching coach Bryan Price interviewed last week to become the next...
October 12, 2009 by
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Meanwhile, former Arizona pitching coach Bryan Price interviewed last week to become the next pitching coach of the Brewers and has also been mentioned as a candidate for the pitching coach job in Florida.
via Steve Gilbert, D-Backs beat writer for MLB.com.
Monday's Playoff Action Open Thread
October 12, 2009 by
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We're down to one Division Series matchup left, but they're in action tonight as Cliff Lee and the Phillies take on Ubaldo Jimenez and the Rockies at 5:07 sharp.
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Who are you rooting for tonight?
Phillies
Rockies
Adam...
A new reason to join the Bring Back Seth McClung Facebook group
October 12, 2009 by
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A new reason to join the Bring Back Seth McClung Facebook group
So, as mentioned last week, there's now a Facebook group devoted to convincing the Brewers to retain the services of Seth McClung. Over 100 people have already joined, and that's great, but if you've...
Monday's Frosty Mug
October 12, 2009 by
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by Tom Mihalek - AP
If you only read roughly a dozen blog posts about the Brewers today, make sure one of them is Miller Park Drunk's argument that the pitching staff wasn't as bad as you think, and Dave...
A D+ Grade? That must have been a Wittardo grade.
October 11, 2009 by
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A D+ Grade? That must have been a Wittardo grade.
Son of Clung, on the Witrado/Haudricourt 2009 player/team evaluations. It's worth noting that of all 2009 Brewers who pitched as many innings as Big Seth, only two had a better ERA. (It's also worth noting that...
Sunday's Playoff Action Open Thread
October 11, 2009 by
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We join the Red Sox and Angels in progress, with the Red Sox facing elimination and Scott Kazmir facing Clay Buchholz.
Then at 6, the Twins are also facing elimination as Carl Pavano takes on Andy Pettitte and the Yankees.
Finally, I'm sure it'll be nice and warm in Denver...
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...
Peterson Confirms Interest in Brewers Job
October 09, 2009 by
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Peterson Confirms Interest in Brewers Job
Via McCalvy, Rick Peterson is interested in the Brewers' vacant pitching coach position. The interesting note to me comes at the end:
"A few weeks later, Peterson got a call from [Mark] Mulder, who was looking to rebuild his...
Playoffs, 10/9
October 09, 2009 by
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Playoffs, 10/9
I'm not exactly sure why there was no dedicated postseason thread the past couple days. The first game tonight has already started but better to join in the 3rd inning than not at all.
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