We'd like to go to the Playoffs, that would be cool.
By J.P. Breen on February 21, 2012
We find ourselves treading water in what is always an awkward two week window. Spring training has officially started, yet games are not yet being played. The news cycles are largely bereft of substantial news and filled with “best shape of his life” and “looking… [More]
By J.P. Breen on February 20, 2012
Former Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron announced his retirement over the weekend. The announcement marks the end of a 17-year career that featured three Gold Glove awards, one All-Star appearance, and seven different organizations. He was a diamond in the rough, an 18th-round pick out… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on February 14, 2012
Jose Veras was the first Brewers player to take the team to arbitration since Corey Hart in 2010. Unlike Hart, Veras lost his case, and will earn $2 million in 2012. He had submitted a figure of $2.375 million. The Brewers’ arbitration win pushes the… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on February 13, 2012
While the Brewers and Shaun Marcum were able to avoid arbitration just minutes before a hearing the other week, the club wasn’t able to do the same with reliever Jose Veras. The Associated Press says the two sides went into a hearing today, and a… [More]
By Jack Moore on March 25, 2011
With an apparent need for pitching due to injuries to Zack Greinke, Mark Rogers, and Manny Parra, the Brewers struck on Friday, acquiring Sergio Mitre from the Yankees from Chris Dickerson. I would assume that Mitre slides into the fifth starter role for the beginning… [More]
By Jack Moore on November 24, 2010
The Brewers added former Rangers outfielder Brandon Boggs on a major league contract today. The outfielder has good minor league numbers, typically posting OPS numbers in the .850 range, built on solid walk rates (12-15%) and moderate power (.200+ ISOs in the low minors, .180… [More]
By Jack Moore on November 3, 2010
According to the Oakland Athletics via MLBTradeRumors, the Brewers have claimed minor league right hander Justin James off waivers. James is a bit old, at 29, but his numbers in the high minors suggest that he may have a big league future as a reliever…. [More]
By Jack Moore on November 2, 2010
Ron Roenicke will be the Brewers new manager, according to various sources, including MLB.com. Roenicke was the former bench coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and he’s managed 6 seasons in the minor leagues. For more on Roenicke’s experiences in the Major Leagues,… [More]
By Jack Moore on October 22, 2010
According to the Associated Press, Manny Parra underwent surgery on Thursday to treat a partially torn labrum in his hip. Parra will rehab at his home in California and should be ready by spring training. Parra’s season was a disappointment again. Despite showing promise in… [More]
By Jack Moore on August 26, 2010
News came out yesterday that Chris Capuano will replace Manny Parra in the starting rotation, beginning on Saturday. I’m not terribly excited that Parra has been removed from the starting rotation, as I would’ve liked to see what he could do in the last month… [More]
