Posts Tagged ‘Transactions ’
The Brewers have, apparently intentionally, signed Yuniesky Betancourt to a Major League deal. After struggling to find words, I’m just going to do this. At first, I was like Then, I was like Now, it’s more like (h/t @kylekaestner) Truthfully, Betancourt (most likely) won’t play… [More]
The Brewers told anyone that would listen this winter that they were content with their young starting rotation, and that they weren’t comfortable sacrificing a first round pick to sign free agent Kyle Lohse. Then, the Brewers got to spring training, and apparently, they’ve now… [More]
If you’re expecting anything big from the 2013-14 iteration of the Milwaukee Brewers, chances are you will be disappointed. But this all depends on how you define “big.” This offseason sometimes seemed like a deliberate effort by the team’s management to lower fans’ expectations. It… [More]
Carlos Gomez was due to become a free agent after the 2013 season. With Scott Boras as his agent, you’ll have to excuse anyone who was skeptical about a possible extension. Turns out fans won’t have to worry about losing Gomez, after all — the… [More]
After just 2/3 of an inning and a hand injury that cost him further reps, Kelvim Escobar’s latest comeback attempt has flamed out. The Brewers released the right-hander Sunday, a week after he was forced out of his only spring appearance with a pinched nerve…. [More]
While it’s still unconfirmed by the club at this point, it appears there’s enough smoke to say that the Brewers will be signing former Angels right-hander Kelvim Escobar. The news first hit Twitter thanks to Angels broadcaster Jose Mota: Former Angels RHP Kelvim Escobar signs… [More]
The Brewers agreed to sign lefty Mike Gonzalez 10 days ago, but due to the holiday season and needing to clear a 40-man roster spot, the move wasn’t made official until today. The #Brewers have officially signed LHP Mike Gonzalez to a one-year contract. RHP… [More]
After spending much of the offseason staying quiet, the Brewers are making their second signing in about a week. Source: #Brewers agree with Mike Gonzalez. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 28, 2012 Mike Gonzalez and Brewers have agreed to one year deal at $2.250m plus… [More]
Ever since the non-tendering of Manny Parra, the only thing higher than left-handed reliever on Doug Melvin’s offseason wishlist has been starting pitcher. While he’s still come up empty there, he at least took care of the lefty reliever need Thursday: according to Tom Haudricourt,… [More]
The Brewers may not be adding any major pieces this offseason, but they’re continuing their search for solid role players and possible bench bats. Milwaukee added a possible bench bat on Monday, signing utility journeyman Donnie Murphy to a minor-league deal with an invitation to… [More]