We'd like to go to the Playoffs, that would be cool.
By J.P. Breen on March 28, 2012
As expected, on Tuesday afternoon at Maryvale Baseball Park, the Milwaukee Brewers announced a new five-year deal with catcher Jonathan Lucroy. The five-year deal also includes a sixth option-year and will be worth at least $11M. The ultimate monetary value hinges on whether the Brewers’… [More]
By J.P. Breen on March 5, 2012
Doug Melvin, Gord Ash, and the Brewers organization have made it abundantly clear that they wish to agree to a long-term contract extension with right-hander Zack Greinke prior to Opening Day. That extension could be closer than previously thought. Jim Bowden of ESPN wrote on… [More]
By Jaymes Langrehr on February 22, 2012
Doug Melvin made an appearance on 620 WTMJ Tuesday night with Greg Matzek and Trenni Kusnierek, addressing everything from pitchers and catchers reporting to his plans for possible extensions with Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum. As an added bonus, he added a Jeremy Lin reference…. [More]
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 Ryan Topp on February 20, 2012
Pitchers and catchers, at least most of them, officially reported for work on Saturday. That means a deluge of “best shape of their life” and “contract talks are not progressing” stories are going to be filling up everyone’s twitter feeds in the coming days. Brewers’… [More]
By Nicholas Zettel on February 9, 2012
First and foremost, I would like to say that I am thrilled to be a part of Disciples of Uecker after a couple of great years with JSOnline as Bernie’s Crew. I feel extremely fortunate to work with a staff of great writers, and I… [More]
By Toby Harrmann on June 28, 2011
The Milwaukee Brewers’ starting rotation has been absolutely stellar so far. The group owns only the 8th best ERA in the National League (a modest 3.85 mark), but they’ve pitched better than that, posting the 4th best FIP (3.43) and WAR (8.0), as well as… [More]
By Jack Moore on June 24, 2011
Zack Greinke’s peripheral numbers are staggering. His 80 strikeout to nine walk ratio is fantastic. Still, one can be forgiven for wanting a bit more. Greinke’s ERA sits at 4.77, and if it weren’t for the terrific run support he’s getting, the backlash against Greinke… [More]
By Toby Harrmann on June 18, 2011
Note: this was lifted almost verbatim from a thread at Brewerfan. But I lifted it from myself and my own research (research on a Friday night, no less), so I don’t feel bad about it. The question: Is it possible for Zack Greinke to continue… [More]
By Toby Harrmann on May 26, 2011
Hello, Disciples of Uecker. Jack, er, Mr. Moore recently reached out to me about writing here. I demanded a huge salary. He said no. I acquiesced. Jack drives a hard bargain. Here I am. In case you did not notice – which is completely understandable… [More]
