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Hard-Hitting Gennett Scoots Along With Brewers
Ask Garth Iorg for his impressions of second baseman Scooter Gennett and he always starts with the same description. "That kid can hit," Iorg said.
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Late-Pick Lefty Meadows Outshines Brewers Draft Peers
Teams don't typically expect much from players taken in the 49th round of the draft. Just don't tell lefthander Dan Meadows, who could make an appearance in Milwaukee in 2012.
Brewers’ Davis Tries To Shake ‘Tweener’ Label In AFL
At this point, it's difficult to project where Kentrail Davis fits into the Brewers' future plans. Though a good athlete, he doesn't project to be an everyday center fielder because his defense may not be good enough. So if he's going to be a corner outfielder, will he hit with enough power?
Rookie Green Earns Place On Brewers’ Playoff Roster
Third baseman Taylor Green capped a remarkable 2011 season by making the Brewers' postseason roster. "It has been amazing," Green said. "I never could have imagined anything like this."
Brewers’ Maldonado Throws Out Preconceptions
Much to the delight of catcher Martin Maldonado and the Brewers, the 25-year-old defensive specialist enjoyed his finest offensive season after receiving steady playing time.
Brewers Final Report
Correspondent Tom Haudricourt selects end-of-season awards for the Brewers organization, naming a best player, best pitcher and a player to monitor in 2012.
Brewers’ Rogers Endures Another Setback In Lost Year
On the day Mark Rogers met with a hand specialist in Phoenix to schedule a surgical procedure, Major League Baseball announced that the 25-year-old righthander had been suspended for 25 games for a second positive test for a banned stimulant.
Schafer Retakes Center Stage On Brewers Farm
What would compel the Brewers to part with their 2010 minor league player of the year, Erik Komatsu? Simple: The return to form of 2009 player of the year Logan Schafer.
Brewers’ Thornburg Takes Command Of Future
Brewers righthander Tyler Thornburg evokes comparisons with Tim Lincecum because of his stature, stuff and delivery, but Milwaukee's pitching coordinator prefers another comp for the former collegiate two-way star. "I think just throwing more will help my command," Thornburg said.
Gamel Briefly Gets Back To Milwaukee, But With A Twist
Mat Gamel doesn't waste time dreaming about being the heir apparent to Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, who will be a free agent after the season. "You can't think about that," said Gamel, who moved across the diamond from third base at Triple-A Nashville this season.
Brewers Midseason Report
Brewers correspondent Tom Haudricourt hands out midseason awards for the system's best player, biggest leap forward and biggest disappointment.
Brewers’ Rogers Discovers Root Of Soreness, Wildness
After recovering from multiple shoulder surgeries in his career, Brewers righthander Mark Rogers went on the disabled list with, of all things, carpal tunnel syndrome. "I had trouble gripping the ball," he said.
Brewers Replenish Pitching With Bradley, Jungmann
After trading away a slew of prospects over the winter to acquire starting pitchers Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum, the Brewers decided it was time to develop some of their own arms.
Brewers’ Ross Shows Supreme Command In Wisconsin
The Brewers focused on pitchers in the early rounds of the 2010 draft, signing four college righthanders in the first eight rounds. Promoted en masse to low Class A Wisconsin this season, the group's low draft pick, Austin Ross, had found the most initial success.
Brewers’ Estrada Fills In Admirably For Greinke
After spending much of the 2010 season on the disabled list, righthander Marco Estrada wasn't even invited to big league camp, but the Brewers might think twice about farming him out, given his positive results and newfound velocity.
Early Injuries Test Brewers’ Depth At Shortstop
Barely a week into the minor league season, the Brewers found themselves in something of a crisis at the upper levels of their farm system—they didn't have enough shortstops to go around.
Brewers Commit To Minor League Vet Erick Almonte
Of all the players invited to Brewers spring-training camp, Erick Almonte probably was the most unlikely to make the Opening Day roster. That didn't matter when the 33-year-old minor league veteran batted 32-for-77 (.416) with three home runs in March.
Brewers Take Things Slow With Recovering Rogers
When the Brewers' 25-year-old righthander Mark Rogers experienced shoulder tightness early in camp, he fell behind other pitchers on the depth chart. Club officials were understandably reluctant to rush a pitcher with a significant injury history.
Out-Of-Options Cruz Vies For Brewers Utility Role
Shortstop Luis Cruz entered Brewers camp this spring vying for a bench role, so the decision-makers wanted to gauge his versatility. He's out of options, so he expanded his palette to include the keystone plus all three outfield posts.
Accelerated Pace Aids Brewers’ Scarpetta
Brewers righthander Cody Scarpetta hopes to make his accelerated timetable a non-issue by quickly advancing to the big leagues. Just 22, he participates in his third big league camp this spring.
