Tuesday's Frosty Mug: Either/Orr
We're talking about another Canadian infielder and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while hiring acopy editor.We are 16 days away from pitchers and catchers reporting...
View ArticleWhy do we worry about Top 100 prospect lists?
Arbitrary analysis activates angst.An interesting conversation started in the comments of yesterday's Mug when we learned that Baseball Prospectus had released their list of baseball's top 101...
View ArticleMatt Garza signing: Contract details released
The Brewers are going to be paying Garza well beyond 2018.The Brewers announced Matt Garza's four-year, $50 million contract on Sunday, and today for the first time Joel Sherman of the New York Post...
View ArticleMatt Garza's contract has 'complex' option
Garza's four-year deal with the Brewers contains a complex option that could vest in 2018.Matt Garza's four-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers contains a complex fifth-year option for 2018,...
View ArticleYuniesky Betancourt heads to Japan
He'll be a member of the Orix Buffaloes in 2014.And...exhale.The Second Yuni Era came to an official end tonight as Yuniesky Betancourthas signed a one-year contract with Japan's Orix Buffaloes,...
View ArticleBrewers prospect rankings: Baseball Prospectus lists Tyrone Taylor #1
Taylor was the Brewers' second round pick in the 2012 draft.I just got done talking about some of my misgivings regarding prospect rankings, so of course now it's time to talk some more about prospect...
View ArticleWednesday's Frosty Mug: Option Watch
We're talking about the details of Matt Garza's new deal and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while coming to the rescue.We are 15 days away from pitchers and catchers...
View ArticleCurrent v Former Brewers: Who wins in the rotation?
The current Brewers could likely outhit their active former Brewer counterparts. But can they outpitch them?This is part three of what will likely be a five-part series comparing the active roster of...
View ArticleMilwaukee Brewers farm system preliminary grade breakdown
Here is the current grade breakdown for the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. The final results should be close to this.One Grade BFive Grade B-Ten Grade C+18 Grade CYes, Jimmy Nelson is the Grade B....
View ArticleBREAKING: Bob Uecker to reduce broadcast schedule
Uecker, who is 79, will skip some Brewers road trips this season.For decades across Wisconsin Bob Uecker has been the voice of summer, enduring the grind of 162 games over six months and the...
View ArticleThursday's Frosty Mug: Cutting back
We're talking about reduced broadcasting schedules and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while including all the necessary commas.We are 14 days away from pitchers and...
View ArticleThe Thursday Thinker: Rich Pitchers
Can you name the 22 pitchers with active $50 million contracts?We're about a week removed from the first rumor that the Brewers had signed Matt Garza to a four year, $52 million contract. The actual...
View ArticleBob Uecker and baseball across Wisconsin
The Brewers could face a real challenge to stay relevant across the state when they're eventually forced to move on without Bob Uecker.By now you've likely heard today's big news: This morning Bob...
View ArticleMilwaukee Brewers Top 20 Prospects for 2014
Milwaukee Brewers Top 20 Prospects for 2014The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is...
View ArticleTop 20 Organization Prospect Lists for 2014: Thru 1/30/14
TOP 20 BASEBALL PROSPECTS FOR 2014 BY ORGANIZATIONAMERICAN LEAGUE EASTBaltimore Orioles (January 26, 2014)Boston Red Sox (January 1,2014)New York YankeesTampa Bay RaysToronto Blue Jays (January 18,...
View ArticleFriday's Frosty Mug: Life with less Uecker
We're still talking about yesterday's broadcast announcement and more in today's roundup of all things Brewers.Some things to read while backing out at the last second. (h/t Aaron Gleeman)We are 13...
View ArticleHunt and Peck: Links of the Week
I link therefor I am. It is dark. A man stands at a bus stop under a dimly lit streetlight. What started as a light sprinkling has now turned into a steady rainfall. Drops of precipitation drip down...
View ArticleCurrent v Former Brewers: Who wins in the bullpen?
Can a relatively inexperienced group of Brewers relievers outpitch their active former Brewers counterparts?What follows is part four of a likely five part series comparing likely members of the 2014...
View ArticleWhat we learned this week: February 1, 2014
It was a busy week in Brewers news. This week's lessons include the end result of the Garza negotiations, the true significance of minor league rankings, and changes in the radio broadcasts.The Matt...
View ArticleCaribbean Series Results: Irving Falu homers in Puerto Rico's opening victory
He gave Mayaguez an early lead in their 7-6, 10 inning win over Cibao.The 2014 Caribbean Series opened play on Saturday in Margarita Island, Venezuela, and the Puerto Rican team opened up a lead on the...
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