Majors: Organization Reports: Milwaukee Brewers: 2008
Lending A Helping (Left) Hand
May. 3, 2008
Lefthander Mitch Stetter didn't want to limit himself to specialist duties, but nor did he balk at the chance to lend a hand to the Brewers and an overworked Brian Shouse. [...] Continue Reading »
Catching On
May. 1, 2008
No player likes being cut from major league training camp. But when Vinny Rottino got the news this spring, he couldn't help being a bit excited. When the Brewers gave Rottino the news he was going back to Triple-A Nashville for a third season, they told him he'd have a new assignment. Once a utilityman who played nearly every position on the field, Rottino would be catching—and catching only. [...] Continue Reading »
Unexpected Depth
Apr. 8, 2008
Lefthander Chris Narveson, 26, opened eyes in big league camp among those who make the baseball decisions for the club, and he was one of the final cuts before getting sent to Triple-A Nashville. [...] Continue Reading »
Newly Armed For Battle
Mar. 27, 2008
No player wants to move backward in an organization's pecking order. That's what happened to lefthander Zach Jackson in 2007, and he didn't like it much. He had taken a step forward the previous season with his first exposure to the big leagues, going 2-2, 5.40 in eight outings that helped stabilize an injury-riddled rotation. [...] Continue Reading »
New Life For Nelson
Mar. 19, 2008
One way or another, Brad Nelson realized the 2007 season would be a turning point for his career. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Of the four prospects acquired by the Twins in the deal that sent Johan Santana to the Mets, outfielder Carlos Gomez is viewed as the one most likely to have an impact on the major league level in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Brewers aren't ready to give up on Mat Gamel as a third baseman just yet. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
With Ryan Braun moving from third base to left field in Milwaukee and Prince Fielder already at first base, the Brewers will try Matt LaPorta in both left field and right field in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Jeremy Jeffress was suspended for a positive drug test and Reid Nichols is working to get him back on track. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Gabe Kapler was signed as a free agent after being a minor league manager for a year. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
Luis Pena is considered one of the organization's top relief prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Lending A Helping (Left) Hand
May. 3, 2008
Lefthander Mitch Stetter didn't want to limit himself to specialist duties, but nor did he balk at the chance to lend a hand to the Brewers and an overworked Brian Shouse. [...] Continue Reading »
Catching On
May. 1, 2008
No player likes being cut from major league training camp. But when Vinny Rottino got the news this spring, he couldn't help being a bit excited. When the Brewers gave Rottino the news he was going back to Triple-A Nashville for a third season, they told him he'd have a new assignment. Once a utilityman who played nearly every position on the field, Rottino would be catching—and catching only. [...] Continue Reading »
Unexpected Depth
Apr. 8, 2008
Lefthander Chris Narveson, 26, opened eyes in big league camp among those who make the baseball decisions for the club, and he was one of the final cuts before getting sent to Triple-A Nashville. [...] Continue Reading »
Newly Armed For Battle
Mar. 27, 2008
No player wants to move backward in an organization's pecking order. That's what happened to lefthander Zach Jackson in 2007, and he didn't like it much. He had taken a step forward the previous season with his first exposure to the big leagues, going 2-2, 5.40 in eight outings that helped stabilize an injury-riddled rotation. [...] Continue Reading »
New Life For Nelson
Mar. 19, 2008
One way or another, Brad Nelson realized the 2007 season would be a turning point for his career. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Of the four prospects acquired by the Twins in the deal that sent Johan Santana to the Mets, outfielder Carlos Gomez is viewed as the one most likely to have an impact on the major league level in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
The Brewers aren't ready to give up on Mat Gamel as a third baseman just yet. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Feb. 18, 2008
With Ryan Braun moving from third base to left field in Milwaukee and Prince Fielder already at first base, the Brewers will try Matt LaPorta in both left field and right field in 2008. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Jeremy Jeffress was suspended for a positive drug test and Reid Nichols is working to get him back on track. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Gabe Kapler was signed as a free agent after being a minor league manager for a year. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
Luis Pena is considered one of the organization's top relief prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
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