Majors: Organization Reports: Milwaukee Brewers: 2009
Logan Schafer Becomes Brewers' Center Of Attention
Nov. 13, 2009
Center fielder Logan Schafer did his part to claim the Brewers' player of the year award by batting .313/.369/.446 and winning the Florida State League batting title, among other things. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Rookie Mat Gamel's Bat Cooled With Sporadic Play
Oct. 29, 2009
The Brewers' Mat Gamel turned in his worst year offensively at just the wrong time: during his rookie season in the big leagues. On the plus side, he cited improved defense. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Reward Josh Butler's Breakthrough With A Callup
Oct. 16, 2009
The Brewers unexpectedly summoned righthander Josh Butler to Milwaukee on Sept. 15 when a rash of late-season injuries prompted them to take a look at the 24-year-old, who enjoyed a breakthrough year in Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Look Under Every Rock For Pitchers
Oct. 5, 2009
Between changing schools, pitching in semi-pro leagues and getting released, righthander John Axford has been persistent in his pursuit of making it to the major leagues. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
Tom Haudricourt selects an end-of-season best player, best pitcher and player to watch in the Brewers organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers' Mike Jones Sees Triple-A After Eight Grueling Years
Sep. 4, 2009
It took righthander Mike Jones eight years to get to the Triple-A level, but he won't complain about the wait. Not after what Jones, 26, had been through since being taken 12th overall in the 2001 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Paucity Of Pitching Prospects Sidelined Brewers At Deadline
Aug. 21, 2009
In the days leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, the Brewers faced double jeopardy for having no coveted pitching prospects at the top levels of their system. [...] Continue Reading »
Brendan Katin's Power Exploits Intrigue Brewers
Aug. 7, 2009
Brendan Katin has been one of the better run producers in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League this season with Nashville. He was second in the league with 50 extra-base hits and 75 RBIs, and was fourth with 20 home runs. "Maybe we need to start talking about him," general manager Doug Melvin said. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Shortstop Alcides Escobar Waits For His Big Break
Jul. 23, 2009
Triple-A Nashville shortstop Alcides Escobar isn't sure when, or even if, he'll get a chance to play shortstop for the Brewers. But when the call comes one day, he plans to be ready. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2009
Tom Haudricourt selects midseason award winners for the Brewers system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories. [...] Continue Reading »
A New Brew
Jun. 10, 2009
It makes a scouting director smile when organizational need merges with the top name remaining on his draft board. That convergence led the Milwaukee Brewers to select Indiana University right-hander Eric Arnett with the 26th pick in the first round of the draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers' Top Two Picks From '08 Draft Migrate To Second Base
Jun. 9, 2009
The Brewers sent center fielder Cutter Dykstra, a second-round pick in 2008, to Rookie ball to learn the nuances of playing second base at the pro level. Their first pick, Brett Lawrie, already had switched from catcher to second. [...] Continue Reading »
Following The Blueprint
May. 28, 2009
It was a blueprint that worked for Prince Fielder, and the Brewers hope it will do likewise for Mat Gamel, whom they summoned in anticipation of using the third baseman as their DH in interleague play. [...] Continue Reading »
Catching A Break
May. 14, 2009
Triple-A backup catcher Carlos Corporan, a seven-year minor league veteran, was so stunned that he couldn't speak when told that he had been called up to Milwaukee. [...] Continue Reading »
Leaving The Door Ajar
Apr. 30, 2009
Tony Gwynn Jr.'s big league opportunity with Brewers disappeared when the club outrighted the 26-year-old center fielder to the minors, where at least he'll play every day for Triple-A Nashville. [...] Continue Reading »
Not So Fast . . .
Apr. 16, 2009
Brewers manager Ken Macha got to see first-hand how exciting shortstop prospect Alcides Escobar can be, especially on defense. Now he wants to see him refine his offensive approach. [...] Continue Reading »
Cain Is Able
Apr. 3, 2009
Lorenzo Cain's decision, based in part on the boredom of an idle teenager who was cut when he tried out for the basketball team, could pay big dividends for the Brewers. Cain now is their top outfield prospect, a young, still-developing player who seems to improve on a daily basis. [...] Continue Reading »
On Second Thought
Mar. 20, 2009
Deciding he could get to the big leagues more quickly as a second baseman than a catcher, Brett Lawrie, the franchise's most recent first-round pick, requested that position change before the start of minor league minicamp this spring. [...] Continue Reading »
Road From Ruin
Mar. 5, 2009
After sitting out two consecutive seasons while recovering from separate shoulder surgeries, Mark Rogers is more anxious than ever to get on the mound this spring. [...] Continue Reading »
Point Break
Feb. 20, 2009
Taylor Green just can't catch a break. Or, to be more accurate, he has suffered too many breaks—of bones. [...] Continue Reading »
If It Ain't Broke . . .
Feb. 9, 2009
Virtually everyone agrees that Alcides Escobar will be the Brewers' starting shortstop one day. However, barring the unforeseen, it won't be in 2009. [...] Continue Reading »
Playing Catch Up
Jan. 23, 2009
After years of futility in developing a catcher from their system, the Brewers finally were making some headway, particularly with regard to Angel Salome and Jonathan Lucroy, two of the Brewers' top prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Hometown Agent
Jan. 16, 2009
Josh Kusnick has found a niche for his relatively new sports agency. He represents several minor leaguers in the Brewers' farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Bullpen Bargain Hunting
Dec. 22, 2008
The Brewers were looking for bargains to restock their bullpen. They believe they found one in Eduardo Morlan. [...] Continue Reading »
Logan Schafer Becomes Brewers' Center Of Attention
Nov. 13, 2009
Center fielder Logan Schafer did his part to claim the Brewers' player of the year award by batting .313/.369/.446 and winning the Florida State League batting title, among other things. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Rookie Mat Gamel's Bat Cooled With Sporadic Play
Oct. 29, 2009
The Brewers' Mat Gamel turned in his worst year offensively at just the wrong time: during his rookie season in the big leagues. On the plus side, he cited improved defense. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Reward Josh Butler's Breakthrough With A Callup
Oct. 16, 2009
The Brewers unexpectedly summoned righthander Josh Butler to Milwaukee on Sept. 15 when a rash of late-season injuries prompted them to take a look at the 24-year-old, who enjoyed a breakthrough year in Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Look Under Every Rock For Pitchers
Oct. 5, 2009
Between changing schools, pitching in semi-pro leagues and getting released, righthander John Axford has been persistent in his pursuit of making it to the major leagues. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
Tom Haudricourt selects an end-of-season best player, best pitcher and player to watch in the Brewers organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers' Mike Jones Sees Triple-A After Eight Grueling Years
Sep. 4, 2009
It took righthander Mike Jones eight years to get to the Triple-A level, but he won't complain about the wait. Not after what Jones, 26, had been through since being taken 12th overall in the 2001 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Paucity Of Pitching Prospects Sidelined Brewers At Deadline
Aug. 21, 2009
In the days leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, the Brewers faced double jeopardy for having no coveted pitching prospects at the top levels of their system. [...] Continue Reading »
Brendan Katin's Power Exploits Intrigue Brewers
Aug. 7, 2009
Brendan Katin has been one of the better run producers in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League this season with Nashville. He was second in the league with 50 extra-base hits and 75 RBIs, and was fourth with 20 home runs. "Maybe we need to start talking about him," general manager Doug Melvin said. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Shortstop Alcides Escobar Waits For His Big Break
Jul. 23, 2009
Triple-A Nashville shortstop Alcides Escobar isn't sure when, or even if, he'll get a chance to play shortstop for the Brewers. But when the call comes one day, he plans to be ready. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2009
Tom Haudricourt selects midseason award winners for the Brewers system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories. [...] Continue Reading »
A New Brew
Jun. 10, 2009
It makes a scouting director smile when organizational need merges with the top name remaining on his draft board. That convergence led the Milwaukee Brewers to select Indiana University right-hander Eric Arnett with the 26th pick in the first round of the draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Brewers' Top Two Picks From '08 Draft Migrate To Second Base
Jun. 9, 2009
The Brewers sent center fielder Cutter Dykstra, a second-round pick in 2008, to Rookie ball to learn the nuances of playing second base at the pro level. Their first pick, Brett Lawrie, already had switched from catcher to second. [...] Continue Reading »
Following The Blueprint
May. 28, 2009
It was a blueprint that worked for Prince Fielder, and the Brewers hope it will do likewise for Mat Gamel, whom they summoned in anticipation of using the third baseman as their DH in interleague play. [...] Continue Reading »
Catching A Break
May. 14, 2009
Triple-A backup catcher Carlos Corporan, a seven-year minor league veteran, was so stunned that he couldn't speak when told that he had been called up to Milwaukee. [...] Continue Reading »
Leaving The Door Ajar
Apr. 30, 2009
Tony Gwynn Jr.'s big league opportunity with Brewers disappeared when the club outrighted the 26-year-old center fielder to the minors, where at least he'll play every day for Triple-A Nashville. [...] Continue Reading »
Not So Fast . . .
Apr. 16, 2009
Brewers manager Ken Macha got to see first-hand how exciting shortstop prospect Alcides Escobar can be, especially on defense. Now he wants to see him refine his offensive approach. [...] Continue Reading »
Cain Is Able
Apr. 3, 2009
Lorenzo Cain's decision, based in part on the boredom of an idle teenager who was cut when he tried out for the basketball team, could pay big dividends for the Brewers. Cain now is their top outfield prospect, a young, still-developing player who seems to improve on a daily basis. [...] Continue Reading »
On Second Thought
Mar. 20, 2009
Deciding he could get to the big leagues more quickly as a second baseman than a catcher, Brett Lawrie, the franchise's most recent first-round pick, requested that position change before the start of minor league minicamp this spring. [...] Continue Reading »
Road From Ruin
Mar. 5, 2009
After sitting out two consecutive seasons while recovering from separate shoulder surgeries, Mark Rogers is more anxious than ever to get on the mound this spring. [...] Continue Reading »
Point Break
Feb. 20, 2009
Taylor Green just can't catch a break. Or, to be more accurate, he has suffered too many breaks—of bones. [...] Continue Reading »
If It Ain't Broke . . .
Feb. 9, 2009
Virtually everyone agrees that Alcides Escobar will be the Brewers' starting shortstop one day. However, barring the unforeseen, it won't be in 2009. [...] Continue Reading »
Playing Catch Up
Jan. 23, 2009
After years of futility in developing a catcher from their system, the Brewers finally were making some headway, particularly with regard to Angel Salome and Jonathan Lucroy, two of the Brewers' top prospects. [...] Continue Reading »
Hometown Agent
Jan. 16, 2009
Josh Kusnick has found a niche for his relatively new sports agency. He represents several minor leaguers in the Brewers' farm system. [...] Continue Reading »
Bullpen Bargain Hunting
Dec. 22, 2008
The Brewers were looking for bargains to restock their bullpen. They believe they found one in Eduardo Morlan. [...] Continue Reading »
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