Brewers Archived Media Links - 2024-2025 Offseason

[Jim Goulart]

Very nice half-hour with Sal Frelick. Interview is linked across all platforms, with the YouTube description breaking down the conversation.

Longtime big-league reliever Danny Graves is one of the hosts.

 

[Jim Goulart]

Thursday 11/21:

Via the "Brewer Fanatic" Podcast: "Jack and Spencer break down the potential impact of losing Walker McKinven to the White Sox, the upcoming Rule 5 draft, how the Brewers can fix Deivi García, and more."

Via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" with Dom Cotroneo: - "Dom reacts to the MLB season awards being announced including Brewers manager Pat Murphy being announced as the National League Manager of the Year. Also, previewing the upcoming MLB Free Agency."

Via WCLO's John Barry: Dom Cotroneo (go to the 17:00 minute mark)

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Tyler Koerth from "Reviewing the Brew" stops by

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Reminder via the Minor League Forum: "In an extended episode and the first of a five-part series, Joseph Zarr joins Spencer Michaelis to discuss the Brewers 2024 MiLB season, some of the departures and additions, updates on how players from the organization have fared in the AFL and winter leagues and also placed DSL and ACL prospects into tiers based on their future potential."

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[Jim Goulart]

Friday 11/22:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Tender is the Night for the Brewers"

Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Award Season Recap and Offseason Predictions"

[Jim Goulart]

Sunday 10/27:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "On this week's show the guys discussed Pat Murphy winning manager of year, the departures of Walker McKinven and Hoby Milner, some players the Brewers held out of the rule 5 draft and some non-tenders they might be interested in."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Will the Off Season Become Busier for the Brewers?"

[Jim Goulart]

Monday 11/25:

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "Pat Murphy's Manager of the Year victory capped off a fantastic award season for the Brewers. We break down the award with CBS 58's Scott Grodsky.

We break down every award won by a Brewer (there were a lot!)

We also talk about the latest roster moves around the edges, including a non-tender, surprising option decisions and more."

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Tuesday 11/26:

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Before you chomp down on Thanksgiving stuffing, join Curt Hogg and JR Radcliffe as they muse on the recent Brewers happenings, from non-tenders to some 40-man roster additions. Pat Murphy is Manager of the Year, the Devin Williams trade market looks dicey, Nolan Arenado might be available, and Hoby Milner has been non-tendered by the organization. What will the impact be of losing coaches Quintin Berry and Walker McKinven. Also: Curt and JR go golfing in November."

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Jeff Orloski discuss the latest Brewers news. Plus they discuss the minor league system that is stacked with prospects. David Gasper (Reviewing the Brew) joins the show to discuss those topics!"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "How do the Brewers Replace Adames Production?" - Matt Carroll, now from JustBaseball.com joins Chuck

[Jim Goulart]

Wednesday 11/27:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go to the 11:50 minute mark for baseball discussion)

Via Dom Cotroneo's "WTMJ Brewers All Access" feed (AUDIO): "Brewers 2024 Year in Review Jeopardy!"

"We have some fun for your Thanksgiving road trips: play along with our esteemed panel with some Brewers-themed Jeopardy. Dom takes Ken Jennings' chair as host of Year in Review Jeopardy with Gabe Neitzel (94.5 ESPN Milwaukee, Jen/Gabe/Chewy), Derek VanRiper (The Athletic, "Rates & Barrels"), and DJ Piehowski (No Laying Up) tackle the silly trivia Dom throws at them. You can play along with the contestants in the various silly categories to relive the highs and lows of the season."

YouTube version:

 

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Tuesday 12/3:

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Tim Allen and Hunter Baumgardt discuss who is "locked in" to the 2025 roster, starting pitching options, possible trades, and more!" - David Gasper of "Reviewing the Brew" again joins as a guest

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Brian Anderson discusses the potential of a Golden At-Bat rule, and what it's like to broadcast for the Brewers and the NBA."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Is Keeping Devin Williams an Option for the Brewers?"

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Chats on Murph Manager of The Year, 40-man roster moves, free agent/trade wants, 2025 giveaway list & Turn Ahead the Clock Night"

Former Brewers LHP Zach Jackson is Tim's guest -

 

[Jim Goulart]

On 11/28/2024 at 8:12 AM, Jim Goulart said:

Via Dom Cotroneo's "WTMJ Brewers All Access" feed (AUDIO): "Brewers 2024 Year in Review Jeopardy!"

"We have some fun for your Thanksgiving road trips: play along with our esteemed panel with some Brewers-themed Jeopardy. Dom takes Ken Jennings' chair as host of Year in Review Jeopardy with Gabe Neitzel (94.5 ESPN Milwaukee, Jen/Gabe/Chewy), Derek VanRiper (The Athletic, "Rates & Barrels"), and DJ Piehowski (No Laying Up) tackle the silly trivia Dom throws at them. You can play along with the contestants in the various silly categories to relive the highs and lows of the season."

YouTube version:

 

Still plenty of time to revisit this if you have yet to do so...

[Jim Goulart]

Wednesday 12/4:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go to the 16:20 minute mark for Golden At-Bat Rule discussion)

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Journal-Sentinel Beat Writer Curt Hogg discusses the Golden At-Bat Rule and where the Brewers need to go as the offseason has gotten under way."

Via Dom Cotroneo's "Brewers Weekly": - "Without a live episode this week, Dom takes a lap around the Majors with the latest headlines and signings from the game. And a long-winded discussion on what's going on in Los Angeles with deferred payments. A salary cap? A salary floor? Who's to say what the future holds, but for now, Dom believes the Brewers are still the favorites in the division heading into the Winter Meetings."

Via 97.3's Drew & KB (Hour One): Shaun Marefka, Brewers Senior Director – Retail and Restaurant Operations talks Clubhouse Sale! (go to the 38:40 minute mark)

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Top Priority at the Winter Meetings -Third Base"

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Jim Goulart]

More from Friday 12/6:

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Brewers GM Matt Arnold joins discusses his scouting philosophy and how he & his team scout from the young age of 13, all the way to college. Matt also talks some of the tough decisions the Brewers need to make this off season."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Jack Stern from Brewerfanatic joins Chuck to preview the upcoming meetings.

 

[Jim Goulart]

Sunday 12/8:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "Steve joined Paul and Ryan to discuss Willy Adames signing with the Giants, some other 2024 Brewers signing elsewhere, the Brewers throwing some spaghetti at the wall on minor leaguers, golden batters and the state of analytics today."

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Jim Goulart]

Monday 12/9:

VIDEO via MLB Tonight: "Matt Arnold joins MLB Tonight during the 2024 Winter Meetings to discuss Executive of the Year, the teams' needs during the offseason and more"

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "670 The Score's MLB Analyst Bruce Levine discusses some of the biggest news and rumors coming out of the MLB off season, and how it all affects the Brewers."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers Playing Among the Big Fishes at the Baseball Winter Meetings"

Via the "Cream City Pod" with BrewerFanatic's own Spencer Michaelis: Topics Covered with co-host Gunner Amelunk:

- Willy Adames signing with the SF Giants
- Thoughts on the contract, from the Brewers perspective
- What Willy meant to the Brewers
- Matt Arnold joined Steve "Sparky" Pfeiffer for a fun interview, our thoughts on what was discussed
- What might be the next move for the Brewers around the Winter Meetings?
- Devin Williams Trade?
- Gary Sanchez signed with the Orioles
- Random Brewers (with a Willy twist)

Episode 3 - Tim Dillard's "Buses Benches and Baseball" - Callix Crabbe
 

[Jim Goulart]

Tuesday 12/10:

Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde & Tausch" (download link): "Pat Murphy - Milwaukee Brewers manager and reigning NL Manager of the Year - joins Wilde and Tausch in celebration of the announcement that ESPN Madison has become Madison's new home of the Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network!"

Via WTMJ's Midday News (Download Link): "It's Winter Meeting time and MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy joins the program, and the Crew is back together – kind of. Baseball brass is all getting together for winter meetings to discuss rosters, operations, and even more. Adam gives us an inside look at all things happening. We also discuss losing Willy Adames"

Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll are back with a fresh episode of the Cold Brew Podcast. Dave and Matt get you caught up on what's been happening these last several weeks, discuss Willy Adames leaving the Brewers for the Giants, Juan Soto's massive contract, Devin Williams trade rumors, and the Brewers rumored interest in Garrett Crochet."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers are very much in the mix for Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox. Devin Williams has a couple of teams after him including the Los Angeles Dodgers - who apparently want to upgrade their bullpen. Matt Arnold gets a well-deserved award and Dave Parker - a one-time Brewer - is headed to the Hall. Matt Welter from Locked on White Sox stops by to talk Crochet."

Via "The Bill Michaels Show" (Hour Two): Chuck Freimund (go to the 27:35 minute mark)


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Via our Minor League Forum (Audio & Video options): "BrewerFanatic's Spencer Michaelis and Joseph Zarr recap the Carolina Mudcats' season, tier the Mudcats position players and pitchers and answer your listener questions!"

[Jim Goulart]

Tuesday 12/10:

Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason": "Mike Heller, Tim Allen, and David Gasper talk Brewers as the hot stove heats up! They discuss Willy Adames leaving, trade possibilities for Devin Williams, and Todd Rosiak (18:45 minute mark) LIVE from the Winter Meetings!"

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Wednesday 12/11:

Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show" (Hour Three): Jeff Levering (go the 06:55 minute mark)

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Thursday 12/12:

Via Dom Cotroneo's "Brewers Weekly": - "Dom shares fan reactions to Willy Adames officially leaving the Brewers, details two Brewers acquisitions and talks about trade possibilities for the crew, particularly with Devin Williams"

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "What is Next After the Winter Meetings for the Brewers?"

[Jim Goulart]

Friday 12/13:

Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers have made a trade, sending star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees for starter Nestor Cortes and prospect infielder Caleb Durbin. Brewers reporter Curt Hogg joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the transaction. Learn more about the players involved, how it impacts Milwaukee's roster, what's the next move plus machinations from the Rule 5 draft."

VIDEO via "Foul Territory": "Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz & Scott Braun dish on the Yankees trading for Brewers closer Devin Williams."

Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (Download Link): "Brewers insider Dom Cotroneo joins Mike & Jessica to break down the latest trade that sent Devin Williams to the Yankees in exchange for Nestor Cortes. Get the scoop on what this means for the Brewers' future."

Via Dom Cotroneo's YouTube Page: "Let's spend 10-15 minutes scraping through information on Caleb Durbin and Nestor Cortes as the Brewers trade their All-Star closer ahead of his final year before free agency."

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Andrew Wagner of Forbes Sports discusses the Brewers trading for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin. Andrew talks about how each fit on the roster, and what else the Brewers need to get done."

Via the "Wisconsin Sports Daily Show" with Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Keith McPherson of WFAN in New York discusses the Devin Williams trade from a Yankees' POV. Keith touches on what the Brewers are getting in Nestor Cortes & Caleb Durbin."

Via the Fan Milwaukee's Weekend Show: "Charlie Campbell of Chalk talk breaks down the Devin Williams trade, and whether or not the Brewers got enough back in the trade for the All-Star Closer."

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Did the Brewers Get Enough from the Yankees for Devin Williams?"

Via the "Brew Crew Scoop" Podcast: "Emergency podcast to talk Devin Williams to the Yankees for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin. We also touched on Willy Adames signing with the Giants last week."

Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: Talking Devin Williams trade

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Jim Goulart]

Sunday 12/15:

Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The guys were all back together this week to talk about the Devin Williams trade and all its fallout, the other news from the winter meetings, some potential trades and more Roki Sasaki speculation."

[Jim Goulart]

 

[Jim Goulart]

Dom Cotroneo pointed out this interview this week - pre-Devin trade (posted November 22nd), it still provides tremendous insight into Caleb Durbin, Division III grinder.

Begins at the 23:20 mark:

 

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Monday 12/16:

Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Is Hoskins Deal Hurting the Brewers Ability to Improve the Team?"

Via the "Brewers Babes" Podcast (NSFW, occasional language): "Mets Babe Mandy joins Erin and Lisa to react to the Mets acquiring Juan Soto and what giant contracts means for the future of baseball. We also talk about the Golden At-Bat rule and other recent rule changes. Lisa and Erin discuss the Devin Williams trade and give a heartfelt goodbye to Willy."

Via the "View from Bernie's Chalet" Podcast: "Discussing the Devin Williams trade, Rule 5 Draft results, Grant Wolfram signing, Willy Adames signing with the Giants & Card Corner."

Via the "Just Baseball Show" Podcast: Brewers/Yankees trade analysis at the 32:00 minute mark, and that conversation wraps us as so:

 

 

[Jim Goulart]

Tuesday 12/17:

Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Dave Gasper and Matt Carroll break down a big week for the Brewers from moves at the Winter Meetings, including a Rule 5 pick and a loss, the trade of Devin Williams to the Yankees, plus the rumors circulating that the Brewers could trade Rhys Hoskins this winter."

Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "With Devin Williams and Willy Adames darting for (or being darted to) opposite coasts, what's next for the Brewers?

We break down some of the big questions:

- What do the Brewers have in Nestor Cortes?
- Will Caleb Durbin start in the infield?
- Who takes over for Willy Adames at SS? Williams at closer?
- Is the bullpen still a strength of this team?

Via the "Brew Crew Review" Podcast: Brewers Xmas Wish Lists

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LHP Mitch Stetter the latest guest, nice!

 

[ClosetBrewerFan]

Just baseball is "playing GM of the Brewers": Link

Pretty entertaining discussion/debate, but they come to the same conclusion I have come to...