ARCHIVED: Kyle's Tuesday spot on The Home Stretch (Appleton)
It's time for one of our winter check-ins with Justin Hull.The hot stove is getting hotter, but we're still keeping our hands close to bring you the latest smoking embers of offseason news.We'll...
View ArticleTop 100 Cleveland Indians: #25 CC Sabathia
Next in the countdown is a familiar left-handed pitcher.Carsten Charles Sabathia (CC)Starting Pitcher, 2001-2008Height: 6'7" Weight: 290 lbsThrows: Left; Bats: LeftHow Acquired: First Round Pick, 1998...
View ArticleWednesday's Frosty Mug: Everyone's having fun without us
We're examining the joys of being baseball's only inactive team in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while insisting on the hard g.We are 72 days away from pitchers and catchers...
View ArticleBrew Crew Blasts #8: Lucroy's encore
Jonathan Lucroy capped off one of the season's biggest days with one of its longest homers.Even if the May 31 game against the Phillies had only been eight innings long, Jonathan Lucroy would've had a...
View ArticleBrewers sign Irving Falu, Matt Pagnozzi to minor league contracts
The Brewers finally put something on the slightly warm stove by signing two minor league free agentsThe Brewers finally got involved in offseason transactions by signing two minor league free agents...
View ArticleThursday's Frosty Mug: Depth charges
We're talking about two new Brewers and more in today's news roundup.Some things to read while consulting the experts.We are 71 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Maryvale and yesterday...
View ArticleBrewers trade Norichika Aoki to Royals for Will Smith
The Brewers have traded versatile outfielder Norichika Aoki to the Royals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Will Smith.The Brewers and Royals have struck a deal that will send outfielder Norichika...
View ArticleBrewers deal Norichika Aoki to Royals, acquire Will Smith
Are you ready for the Ryan Braun, right fielder era?Opening day. March 31, 2014. Miller Park. Player introductions:And playing right field for your Milwaukee Brewers: RrrrrrryanBraun.The last part of...
View ArticleBrewers trade Aoki to the Royals for Will Smith
In the latest baseball move in a busy off-season, the Brewers traded outfielder Norichika Aoki to the Royals in exchange for left-handed reliever Will Smith. What are the fantasy implications? Another...
View ArticleAoki Trade: So who is Will Smith?
Let's take a closer look at the newest Brewer.Earlier today the Brewers made their first major offseason move, trading Norichika Aoki to the Royals for pitcher Will Smith. We all know about Aoki and...
View ArticleBrewers deal Norichika Aoki to Royals, acquire Will Smith
Are you ready for the Ryan Braun, right fielder era?Opening day. March 31, 2014. Miller Park. Player introductions:And playing right field for your Milwaukee Brewers: RrrrrrryanBraun.The last part of...
View ArticleAoki trade leaves a gap at the top of the lineup
Who's going to leadoff the bottom of the first on Opening Day?Norichika Aoki did a lot of things well during his two seasons as a Brewer, but it's possible his biggest contribution to the team was his...
View ArticleRoyals trade for Norichika Aoki (Is steal too strong a word?)
The Royals just pulled off an awfully nice trade. We should do that too!The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Norichika Aoki from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for relief pitcher Will...
View ArticleFantasy Top 5: Milwaukee Brewers
Brian Creagh takes a look at the top 5 fantasy assets for the Milwaukee BrewersCompiling this list of Top 5 fantasy players on the Milwaukee Brewers has been my most difficult to date. Now I've only...
View ArticleAoki trade reaction: Friday's Frosty Mug
We're gathering notes on the winter's biggest trade and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while finding someone who cares.We are 70 days away from pitchers and catchers...
View ArticleThe Friday Thinker: Getting on base with Aoki
If high OBPs are your goal, then these are your favorite Brewers.I pushed the Thinker back a day this week because of the Norichika Aoki news, but this week's quiz is about him.Aoki is one of 19...
View ArticleBrew Crew Blasts: An Aoki Edition
Our series on home runs takes a detour today to remember some of Norichika Aoki's best shots.During his two seasons as a Brewer, it's possible Norichika Aoki surprised us the most with his power. He...
View ArticleWhat we learned this week: December 7, 2013
This week's lessons include the Aoki trade, the non-tender deadline, and the start of a new BCB series.Norichika Aoki is no longer a Brewer.The move we all expected to happen for weeks (possibly...
View ArticleIrving Falu leaves his mark in Omaha
After playing all eleven seasons of his career in the Royals organization, the Omaha fan favorite is moving on.The Faluuuuuuuuuuu chants will be heard no more at Werner Park in Omaha - unless Irving...
View ArticleThis week in winter baseball: 12/1-12/7
Irving Falu's interesting week, Eric Marzec down under, Jose De La Torre pitches a lot and morePlayerTeamAVGGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBHector GomezToros.368519270102021Elian...
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