
Brewers | Gamel to play winter ball
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:25 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Mat Gamel will play in the Venezuelan Winter League this offseason.
Brewers | Heether injured
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:57 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Adam Heether (rib cage) has returned home from the Venezuelan Winter League after straining a rib cage muscle. Assistant general manager Gord Ash is saying that Heether's injury is "very minor."
Brewers | Taking a look at Halama
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:02 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have told free-agent RP John Halama's (Braves) agent that they will scout him during his start in the Dominican Republic Friday, Nov. 20. Halama is hoping to sign a minor league deal by early next week. "He really wants to pitch for the Brewers," agent Joe Rosario said. "He would love to reunite with both Macha and Peterson."
Brewers | Cain running wild in AFL
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:24 -0800
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Lorenzo Cain has eight stolen bases in the Arizona Fall League.
Brewers | To approach Fielder about extension
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:26 -0800
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Milwaukee Brewers plan to approach 1B Prince Fielder about a long-term deal this offseason.
Brewers | Talking trade for Lowe
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:14 -0800
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are having extensive trade talk with the Atlanta Braves for SP Derek Lowe. The Brewers would send the Braves OF Corey Hart. However, the Brewers are unsure if they want Lowe even if the Braves include a significant amount of money in the deal.
Brewers | Not expecting to re-sign players before Thursday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:03:30 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
Brewers | On Washburn's radar
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:29 -0800
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers are one of the clubs on free-agent SP Jarrod Washburn's (Tigers) radar.
Brewers | Kottaras claimed off waivers
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:31:52 -0800
MLB.com's Mike Siano reports the Milwaukee Brewers claimed C George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Brewers | Green homers Tuesday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:52:23 -0800
MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Taylor Green hit a three-run home run, drove in four runs and scored twice in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Brewers | Cain, Rivas added to roster
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:22 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers added OF Lorenzo Cain and P Amaury Rivas to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Brewers | Will pass on Gagne
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:31 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not interested in signing free-agent Eric Gagne (Brewers) as a starting pitcher next season, according to general manager Doug Melvin. Gagne went 6-6 with a 4.65 ERA and two complete games in the Can-Am League this year.
Brewers | McGehee doesn't have a ton of trade value
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:43:21 -0800
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report other teams aren't sold on Milwaukee Brewers 3B Casey McGehee, despite his solid rookie campaign. Teams are still mindful that the Chicago Cubs waived him at the end of the 2008 season, and McGehee might not fetch a lot in a trade if the Brewers were to try to use him to acquire pitching.
Brewers | Want equal value for Gamel
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:41:04 -0800
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to trade 3B Mat Gamel unless they receive the pitching equivalent of the highly touted offensive prospect.
Brewers | Wanted a starter for Hardy
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:37:53 -0800
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Milwaukee Brewers asked the Pittsburgh Pirates for either SP Paul Maholm or SP Zach Duke in exchange for SS J.J. Hardy. The Pirates offered C Ryan Doumit and/or CL Matt Capps in return before Hardy was dealt to the Minnesota Twins.
Brewers | May still have interest in Looper
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:15:48 -0800
The Milwaukee Journal Constitution's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers may still have interest in bringing back SP Braden Looper at a lower price.
Brewers | May be in market for Lowe, Vazquez
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:58:05 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers may be in a position to trade for either Atlanta Braves SPs Derek Lowe or Javier Vazquez. The Brewers are likely to favor Vazquez.
Brewers | Vargas files for free agency
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:31:55 -0800
CBSSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers P Claudio Vargas filed for free agency Friday, Nov. 13.
Brewers | Interested in Jackson?
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:09:47 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have contacted the Detroit Tigers about trading SP Edwin Jackson, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Dave (Dombrowski) is in charge of that one," Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said. "They'll identify which clubs are matches and they'll call them. He's looking for young players and young pitchers."
Brewers | Looper's option declined
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:26 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers declined their $6.5 million option for the 2010 season on SP Braden Looper Friday, Nov. 13, making him a free agent. Instead, they will pay him a $1 million buyout.
Brewers | Braddock pitching well
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:31:35 -0800
MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers RP Zach Braddock has a 0.84 ERA and three saves in 10 2/3 innings in the Arizona Fall League.
Brewers | Escobar named Triple-A All-Star
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:19:17 -0800
MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Milwaukee Brewers SS Alcides Escobar was named to the 2009 Topps Triple-A All-Star team.
Brewers | Looper decision still up in air
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:43:20 -0800
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Milwaukee Brewers have until Saturday, Nov. 14, to decide whether SP Braden Looper will get his $6.5 million salary for 2010 or be paid a $1 million buyout.
Brewers | Garland, Marquis on radar screen
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:42:03 -0800
According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Milwaukee Brewers may have some interest in free-agent SP's Jon Garland (Dodgers) and Jason Marquis (Rockies).
Brewers | Meet with Lackey's agent
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:11:36 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers met with Steve Hillard, the agent for free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to a major league source. General manager Doug Melvin has said that he would like to add two starters this offseason, either in trades or free-agent signings.
Brewers | Gomez qualifies as Super Two
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:19:51 -0800
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Carlos Gomez qualified as a Super Two player and is eligible for arbitration.
Brewers | Will not pursue Cameron
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:46:05 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers will not try to re-sign OF Mike Cameron, according to general manager Doug Melvin.
Brewers | Checking in on Mulder
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:49 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have been checking up with free-agent SP Mark Mulder (Cardinals).
Brewers | Discuss Wolf
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:26 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers spoke to Arn Tellem, the agent for free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Dodgers), at this week's general manager meetings, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Brewers | Not listening to offers for Fielder
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:49:28 -0800
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers have made it clear that they are not listening to trade offers for 1B Prince Fielder, according to general manager Doug Melvin. Fielder is due to become a free agent after the 2011 season, and the team is set on working out a long-term deal.
Brewers | Kendall unlikely to return
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:41:23 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to re-sign C Jason Kendall. General manager Doug Melvin has indicated that C Jonathan Lucroy could be the team's part-time catcher next season, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lucroy has passed C Angel Salome as the team's top catching prospect.
Brewers | Lucroy gaining steam
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:03:12 -0800
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is starting to feel comfortable with the idea of C Jonathan Lucroy at least sharing catching duties next season.
Brewers | Lucroy raises average Monday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:31:11 -0800
Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy had two RBIs and raised his average to .378 in 10 games in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 9.
Brewers | Counsell files for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:19:05 -0800
CBSSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
Brewers | Likely to pursue Davis
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:48:24 -0800
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers are likely to try to sign free-agent SP Doug Davis (Diamondbacks).
Brewers | Unlikely to sign Lackey
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:45:02 -0800
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to sign free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels). The team thinks Lackey would prefer a larger market.
Brewers | Heether added to roster
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:44:23 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers added 3B Adam Heether to their 40-man roster Monday, Nov. 9.
Brewers | Three removed from DL
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:35 -0800
CBSSports.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers have removed 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist), RP Mark DiFelice (shoulder) and RP David Riske (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.
Brewers | Decline Weathers' option
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:42:18 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers declined their 2010 club option on RP David Weathers Friday, Nov. 6.
Brewers | Weeks might not hit leadoff next year
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:16:59 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks may hit in a position other than leadoff next year with the presence of OF Carlos Gomez in the lineup.
Brewers | More unlikely to re-sign Cameron, Lopez
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:16:39 -0800
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are even more unlikely to re-sign OF Mike Cameron and 2B Felipe Lopez after their acquisition of OF Carlos Gomez.
Brewers | Gomez acquired
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:01:25 -0800
ESPN.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers acquired OF Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins Friday, Nov. 6, in exchange for SS J.J. Hardy.
Brewers | Waiting for classification on Lopez
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:04:53 -0800
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Milwaukee Brewers are waiting to see if 2B Felipe Lopez ranks as a Class A or a Class B free agent, which will likely determine whether they will offer him arbitration.
Brewers | Five file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:04:21 -0800
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, C Jason Kendall, 2B Felipe Lopez and OF Corey Patterson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
Brewers | Butler wins Tuesday
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:52:13 -0800
MLB.com reports Milwaukee Brewers P Josh Butler threw three scoreless innings and took a share of the Arizona Fall League lead with his third win Tuesday, Nov. 3. He gave up just two hits while walking two and striking out four to lower his ERA to 10.13 in four starts.