Top 25 Most-Viewed Brewer Fanatic Articles of 2024 (Part 2: 16-20)

The older I get, the faster time seems to go. I mean, it's basic math and proportions. Spring Training doesn't seem too long ago. Thinking about the roster decisions with Willy Adames, but without Corbin Burnes or Brandon Woodruff. The Brewers played well most of the year despite question marks and injuries, but some players stepped up when called upon. Do you remember all of the Corbin Burnes trade rumors last year at this time? Ultimately, the team did quite well for one year of their ace. Minor League signings are prevalent for all teams, but could one of the Brewers' signings this year prove versatile and valuable? 

We continue counting down the Top 25 most-viewed articles at Brewer Fanatic with the 16th through 20th ranked articles. 

#20: With Less Than a Week of Spring Training Remaining, The Brewers Make More Cuts 
Ryan Pollak 
March 22 

The final week or 10 days of spring training are fun for the fans. Who is going to make that opening day roster? Every announcement of a transaction gets us closer to figuring things out. On this day, the Brewers sent down Joey Wiemer and Aaron Ashby. In addition, non-roster invite Christian Arroyo was told he would not make the opening day roster a couple of days before his opt-out. So, would Eric Haase, Blake Perkins, or Jake Bauers earn the final spot?

#19: Could the Brewers Trade Corbin Burnes for Gleyber Torres
Ryan Pollak 
January 1

Published on day one of the new year, this Top 20 article was on the biggest conversation starter last offseason. Would the Brewers trade Corbin Burnes, and if so, to which team and for which players? It certainly never hurts to have the Yankees in the conversation, along with the Dodgers, the Padres, the Red Sox and several other teams. 

#18: Did the Brewers Just Get a More Versatile & Potent Version of Andruw Monasterio? 
Harold Hutchison 
December 8

The Brewers have had their fair share of success with minor-league signings in the past. Every year, every team signs a number of minor-league free agents. Occasionally, one is signed with the knowledge that they will make the big-league roster and contribute. Most often, they are signed to fill a need at Double-A or Triple-A. If they end up playing in the big leagues, it’s because something went wrong. Earlier this month, the Brewers signed infielder Anthony Seigler to a minor-league contract. A former first-round pick, he has shown flashes of power and speed. He’s shown an ability to control the strike zone. A former catcher, he moved to second base and has played several other positions. He isn’t an option for Opening Day, but he could be one to follow throughout the season. 

#17: Could the Brewers Reunite with Brandon Woodruff, After All?
Jake McKibbin 
January 2 

It was a sad day when the Brewers non-tendered pitcher Brandon Woodruff. Everyone understood, of course. He was set to make $12-14 million or more in 2024, and he wasn’t going to pitch after having shoulder surgery. Using the example of Tyler Mahle’s two-year, $22 million contract from early last offseason, Jake wondered if the Brewers should do the same with Woodruff. Mahle’s contract called for him to make $5.5 million in 2024 and $16.5 million in 2025. He would be rehabbing most of 2024. Could the Brewers sign Woodruff to a similar deal? Well, in mid-February, the Brewers and Woodruff agreed to a two-year deal at about $17.5 million with an option for 2026. He made $2.5 million in 2024 to rehab. His contract for 2025 will be $5 million. His option for 2026 is for $20 million with a $10 million buyout. 

#16: Brice Turang is Back in Bad Habits. Does the Trade Market Hold the Solution?
Matthew Trueblood 
July 26 

Brice Turang got off to a very fast start in 2024. After a solid but unspectacular rookie season, Turang needed a quick start. He was hitting for average, getting on base and stealing bases. However, as the trade deadline approached, he was scuffling and falling back into some bad habits. Did the Brewers need to look elsewhere for an improvement at second base? Well, fortunately they didn’t, and Turang played well over the final months of the season. In addition, his defense was remarkable. He won his first Gold Glove Award and was also awarded the NL Platinum Award as well.

What are your thoughts on these stories? Should Turang stay at second or should they move him to shortstop? What are your hopes, and what are your expectations, for a returning Brandon Woodruff? Admit it... had you heard of Anthony Siegler before this article came out?