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The Milwaukee Brewers offense was good in 2011, but it stops there. At fifth in the National league in runs scored and sporting just a 102 OPS+, any positive adjective past good doesn’t qualify — not great, not excellent, and certainly not doubleplusgood…. [More]
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]
There is an old saying in baseball that a team can never have too much pitching. Anyone who has followed any team for a year or two can readily attest that no matter how set one thinks a team’s rotation or bullpen is for an… [More]
With the departure of Prince Fielder and the possible 50-game suspension for Ryan Braun, much of the focus has been on whether or not the Brewers’ offense can produce enough offense to avoid beginning the 2012 season in a huge hole. Naturally, that question has… [More]
There are certain players whose struggles at the plate are understandable. It’s clear that some players are in the major leagues for their gloves, not their bats. Some of them make it incredibly obvious: Then, there are players like Carlos Gomez. Clearly, Gomez’s glove is… [More]
Back in January, the Brewers signed Brooks Conrad to a minor-league contract. If you just thought, “You mean that guy who made all the errors in that playoff game?” you are completely forgiven; I essentially did the same. But when we revisit the state of… [More]
Anybody who has participated in a snake-type fantasy draft (in any sport) is familiar with the idea of the run. In baseball, it’s often the closer run. All of a sudden, one or two guys draft a closer. The next thing you know, it’s two… [More]
The Brewers may be adding some outfield depth from across the Pacific Ocean this season. Friday night, it was announced the Brewers won the posting bid on Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki at a cost of $2.5 million. Milwaukee now has an exclusive 30-day window to… [More]
As soon as ink hit paper on Aramis Ramirez’s new three-year contract to play third base for the Milwaukee Brewers, it was clear Casey McGehee was not long for the roster. The Brewers had until 11 PM Tuesday to tender McGehee, an arbitration eligible player… [More]
We’ve seen plenty of reactions to the news of Ryan Braun’s positive test for a prohibited substance, and with all the confusion surrounding the situation, the flurry of reactions and emotions is understandable. One of the most recounted facts of the situation so far is… [More]