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Brewers’ Farris Made Up For Lost Time In AFL
Brewers second baseman Eric Farris made up for lost time in the Arizona Fall League, helping ease memories of a season truncated by three months by injury.
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Lamontagne Vaults Into Brewers’ Plans
Righthander Andre Lamontagne vaulted three levels to Double-A in 2010, in the process going from Brewers organizational obscurity to near-ready pitching prospect.
Brewers’ Schafer Stung By Slow-To-Heal Injuries
Brewers outfielder Logan Schafer's problems staying healthy continued when he was scratched from an Arizona Fall League assignment because of lingering problems with a slow-to-heal broken foot.
Brewers’ Komatsu Completes Comeback In Style
The Brewers named outfielder Erik Komatsu their minor league player of the year after he completed a fine all-around season for high Class A Brevard County in his return from injury.
Unassuming Reliever Kintzler Gives Brewers His All
Signed out of an independent league, righthander Brandon Kintzler breezed through the top levels of the Brewers system, notching 16 saves, on his way to a big league callup.
No-Hitter Cements Odorizzi’s Status As Brewers’ Best
In his next-to-last start of the season with low Class A Wisconsin, Brewers righthander Jake Odorizzi completed the first eight innings of a combined no-hitter against Cedar Rapids. It was a fitting end for the system's best pitcher. Correspondent Tom Haudricourt also selects a best player and a player to keep an eye on.
Brewers’ McClendon Blazes Trail To Big Leagues In Bullpen
When Mike McClendon learned one month into the 2008 season that he was being shifted to the bullpen, the 6-foot-5 righthander was taken aback. Two years later, he was thankful for the Brewers' decision.
Rookie Lucroy Catches On With Brewers
Jonathan Lucroy learned to take on responsibility at an early age, which helps explain why at age 24 he has handled the challenges thrown his way as a rookie catcher for the Brewers.
Brewers’ Cain Made A Lasting Impression During Callup
The Brewers rewarded outfielder Lorenzo Cain for his breakout season by summoning him to Milwaukee, where he made a big impression. But his first exposure to the big leagues turned out to be brief. But even manager Ken Macha agrees that Cain will be back.
Brewers Reward Jeffress With Early Place On 40-Man
Players on 40-man rosters cannot be suspended for testing positive for recreational drug use, which goes a long way toward explaining the Brewers' decision to prematurely add Jeremy Jeffress to their roster.
Brewers Midseason Report
Correspondent Tom Haudricourt identifies the organization's notables at midseason, selecting a best player, a biggest leap forward and a biggest disappointment.
Zach Braddock Gets The Call . . . Eventually
A player never forgets that first call to the big leagues. In Brewers lefty Zach Braddock's case, the first call actually was forgettable. The second call was not.
Brewers Plan For The Long-Term With Covey
Rather than seek a quick fix to aid a depleted big league pitching rotation, the Brewers planned for the long-term by taking prep righthander Dylan Covey at No. 14.
Brewers’ Cutter Dykstra Focuses On His Career
The Brewers planned to send scuffling second baseman Cutter Dykstra back to Rookie ball this summer. But after swinging a hot bat in extended spring training, they changed course and sent him to low Class A Wisconsin for a second crack at the Midwest League.
Brewers’ Salome Struggles To Focus After Child’s Birth
The development of catcher Angel Salome went off the tracks again when he left Triple-A Nashville for the birth of a baby and did not return as expected.
Brewers Double Up Starters On Loaded Wisconsin Club
The Brewers have stocked their Class A affiliates in Wisconsin and Brevard County with a plethora of their top pitchers from the past two drafts.
Brewers’ Green Looks To Put Wrist Injury Behind Him
Brewers third baseman Taylor Green cringes a bit when recalling the 2009 season, one in which his surgically-repaired wrist prohibited him from swinging the bat with abandon. "It was a tough year," he said.
Lofgren Appreciates New Opportunity With Brewers
Rather than offer Rule 5 pick Chuck Lofgren, a lefthander, back to the Indians, the Brewers worked out a deal in which they traded righthander Omar Aguilar to Cleveland as compensation. "I'm really excited to stay in the organization," Lofgren said.
Power Lefty Braddock Fits Perfectly Into Brewers’ Pen
Because lefty Zach Braddock had injury problems early in his pro career, the Brewers last year converted him from starter to reliever. He thrived in the role, and now manager Ken Macha has taken notice.
George Kottaras Enters Four-Way Fight For Backup Gig
Catcher George Kottaras bounces to his third organization, where in Brewers camp he'll fight with three other catchers for playing time behind starter Gregg Zaun.
