More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP Rickie Weeks tosses his bat to one of the five other Brewers to play his position in 2009. The bat was later stolen by Prince Fielder, who used it to win the Home Run Derby, if I recall correctly. Browse more photos » Ok, after a day off for The Thinker, let's jump back into this with a look at second basemen: Take a moment to think, once again, about...
As KL mentioned in Thursday's Mug , October 29, 2009 marked the seven-year anniversary of the hiring of former Brewers skipper Nedgar "Ned" Yost III. If Yost was known for anything during his extended run as Milwaukee's manager (besides, of course, his gross mismanagement of the bullpen and the fact that he started managing with two hands around his neck when the goin' got tough), it was...
More photos » by Morry Gash - AP Can Rickie Weeks bounce back and have a strong 2010? Browse more photos » Earlier this week, ACTA Sports sent me a preview of the hitter projections from 2010's Bill James Handbook . Obviously, it's still really early, but I found some of the projections interesting, so I thought I'd pass them along to you. Let's start with your likely leadoff hitter for...
Admittedly, I'm a fan of offering our Type A free agents arbitration. If they don't accept, you get the draft picks; if they do accept...well, you're getting a Type A free agent, so someone who's presumably pretty good. Yes, you have to pay him, but there are worse things than paying for a proven good player. (After all, a lot of good players rule out playing in Milwaukee out of hand, probably because...
More photos » by Jeff Curry - AP Trevor Hoffman was one of the few Brewers to significantly exceed expectations this season. Browse more photos » Back in March, I asked you a series of questions related to your expectations for the 2009 Brewers, and collected the results. Today, after spending a few hours gathering, sorting and re-sorting the spreadsheet, I'm prepared to announce the winner....
This is interesting: MLBTraderumors.com believes that Mat Gamel is definately on the block. Just a couple months ago, he was untouchable. So now you have to figure that the Brewers would trade J.J. Hardy, Rickie Weeks, Casey McGehee, and Mat Gamel for pitching. Also, since the Brewers seem to go after Cardinals Cast-Offs, the Cards have [...]
The fourth and final instalment of the 2004 Topps Bazooka. Top Right Pack 1: #110 David Ortiz Red Sox #205 Damian Moss Orioles #221 Corey Koskie Twins #253 Bernie Castro Padres #265 Rickie Weeks Brewers #136 Vernon Wells Blue Jays Red Chunk #188 Jason Kendall Pirates Mini # Tim Hudson Athletics Tattoo Pack 2: #65 Garret Anderson Angels #82 Frank Catalanotto Blue Jays #184 Jeremy Bonderman Tigers #240...
More photos » by Morry Gash - AP 10 days ago: Milwaukee Brewers' Mat Gamel (24) is congratulated Mike Cameron (25) and Alcides Escobar (21) after Gamal hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Browse more photos » Yesterday afternoon, Brewers GM Doug Melvin was quoted...
Brewers GM Doug Melvin spoke to reporters today, and Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has quotes. A few highlights: Melvin feels that re-signing closer Trevor Hoffman early will aid the Brewers in attracting free agent starting pitchers. Melvin hopes to add two starters. When asked about trading Prince Fielder or Ryan Braun, Melvin responded, "I don't see that happening."...
More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP 24 days ago: Pittsburgh Pirates' Garrett Jones (46) follows through on a walkoff single off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Trevor Miller in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. The Pirates won 6-5. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Browse more photos » Continuing in the series of 2009 breakout hitters, here are the NL Central...
Several years ago, Topps Magazine ran an article showing baseball cards that depicted players as literal interpretations of their surnames. In keeping with that tradition, I have combed through the rosters of teams and found many players with fun last names. The Brewers provided a plethora of playful players. From the 25-man roster: Dave Bush, Todd Coffey, Braden Looper, and Jason Kendall. From the...
A quick check of the facts shows that Gordon had fewer plate appearances than most need before getting a shot to establish themselves as big leaguers. Here are college players taken in the first ten rounds of the draft this decade who have become established, and their minor league PA tally: 2008 Gordon Beckham 259 2005 Ryan Zimmerman 296 2001 Mark Teixeria 383 2005 Alex Gordon 576 2005 Troy Tulowitzki...
More photos » by Al Behrman - AP The new shortstop of the Nashville Sounds. Browse more photos » The Brewers optioned J.J. Hardy to Nashville. We don't really know all of the details about this yet, so maybe it's a two-week Rickie Weeks type situation to try to get him on track, but it's pretty rash and definitely an overreaction. Everything I said back here about Hardy still applies. He's...
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