This week in winter baseball: 12/8-12/14
Nothing new or much exciting, but they playedPlayerTeamAVGGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBIrving FaluMayaguez.167418230000021Juan FranciscoLicey.250520150001060Hector GomezToros.235517140000120Elian...
View ArticleYankees Rumors: New York interested in Mark Reynolds
Love the way he wears his pantsThe Yankees are finally showing interest in Mark Reynolds, who has long said he wanted to return to the team. After missing out on potential alternatives in Juan Uribe,...
View ArticleIndians news: Tribe signs John Axford
The Indians have their new closer.The Indians have found their new closer, agreeing to terms with right-handed reliever John Axford.Axford (30 years old) throws a fastball, a slider, and a curve, and...
View ArticleIndians sign reliever John Axford, here's a closer look at his production
What are the Indians getting here? (aside from a killer mustache)The Indians have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever John Axford. Terms have not yet been disclosed, but it will likely be a...
View ArticleMonday's Frosty Mug: An empty stocking
We're recapping a quiet weekend in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while caroling.We are 60 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Maryvale, and the Brewers are...
View ArticleVote in our offseason Milwaukee Brewers Tracking Poll
We're asking for your opinion on several recent developments.This week's poll features seven questions on recent moves and their impact on your approval and expectations for the 2014 team. The poll...
View ArticleBrew Crew Blasts #4: Davis Destruction
Khris Davis makes his first appearance on our list of 2013's longest home runs today.Khris Davis' rapid ascent through the organization in 2013 is one of this year's best stories. He came out of...
View ArticleThe New MLB/Japan posting agreement and the Brewers
Congratulations! The Brewers can officially negotiate with Masahiro Tanaka!Congratulations! You are now a fan of a baseball team that can meet the fee for every single Japanese player that is posted...
View ArticleIndians sign Shaun Marcum
Tribe begins to add some backend rotation candidates.The Indians have signed right-handed starting pitcher Shaun Marcum to a minor league deal. Marcum is thus not guaranteed a spot, but he can opt out...
View ArticleFreely* Available Talent: Collin McHugh
If you squint, this former Met and Rockie looks a little like Johnny Hellweg.The news: The Rockies officially announced their new contract with reliever Boone Logan today. To clear a space on their...
View ArticleTuesday's Frosty Mug: Gomez and the opposite field
We're dissecting Carlos Gomez's breakout season and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while opening one early.We are 59 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to...
View ArticleBrew Crew Blasts #3: Lucroy Launches
Oh hey, it's Paul Maholm again.Paul Maholm allowed 17 home runs this season, and five of them traveled 420 feet or more. We already mentioned that Carlos Gomez had one of them, and Jonathan Lucroy had...
View ArticleToday In Brewer History: Happy birthday, Steve Hovley
This original Brewer turns 69 today.On this day in 1944 Stephen Eugene Hovley was born in Ventura, California. He played baseball at Stanford before being selected by the Angels in the 35th round of...
View ArticleWednesday's Frosty Mug: The second base shift
We're talking about Scooter Gennett, Rickie Weeks and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while jumping around.We are 58 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to...
View ArticlePoll: Brewers made right decisions on Hart, Morrison, Loney
Voters in our tracking poll say the Brewers still need to upgrade at first base, but made the right decision passing up these three options.This week's Brew Crew Ball Tracking Poll was open from noon...
View ArticleMLB signings: Casey McGehee is back in the US...with the Marlins
A year in Japan may have resurrected his career.Casey McGehee took the long road to MLB success before becoming a Rookie of the Year candidate with the Brewers in 2009 and driving in 100 runs in 2010....
View ArticleToday In Brewer History: Happy Birthday, Mike Fetters
This 1992-97 Brewer and longtime MLB reliever turns 49 today.On this day in 1964 Mike Fetters was born in Van Nuys, California. He went to high school in Hawaii and pitched in college for Pepperdine...
View ArticleThursday's Frosty Mug: Young again
We're looking at the newest first base rumors and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read from the inside.We are 57 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Maryvale,...
View ArticleThe Thursday Thinker: Name the "Wall of Honor"
Can you name the 58 players on today's newly announced Miller Park feature?A few seconds after I published this morning's Frosty Mug, the Brewers officially announced plans to build a "Wall of Honor"...
View ArticleThe Brewers' "Wall of Honor:" Who's not on it?
Even with 58 inductees, some fell just short.Earlier this morning the Brewersannounced plans to add a Walk of Honor outside Miller Park. Unlike Miller Park's "Walk of Fame," this new space near the...
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