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  1. Joseph Zarr
    Welcome New Year! Hope rings eternal in my heart: New prospects, new rosters, off-seasons spent improving crafts, New momentums and obstacles, some improbable wins, surely some inevitable or unfortunate losses. As I've grown older with a much grayer beard, I have come to recognize: it is truly ALL about the journey. The season never really ends. It just changes. Thanks for making this website so awesome. It's a pleasure to share in the experience.
  2. Joseph Zarr
    Former Milwaukee Brewer and Nashville Sound, C Mario Feliciano, will take his services to the Tigers organization. Surely, they will advantageously use his final option year to gauge his fit. Here's a more in-depth write-up from Curt published on MLB Trade Rumors.
  3. Joseph Zarr
    Back to the pitching topic: I'll also be keeping a close eye on Lefty Leoni de la Cruz in the early going of 2023. He was stride-for-stride with Middendorf for significant parts of the ACL season. He was promoted a tad later (if I recall accurately) and remained in Carolina to end his season. He certainly wasn't as dominant as Middendorf but managed to really maintain a continued low BAA, solid WHIP, and workable K:BB peripherals (tho, not eye-popping). Can he add some more muscle mass on his frame? Can he get a little uptick in Velo? Will he start the season in Carolina or Wisconsin? This is probably a player we'll know more about in two seasons but he is one I'll be keeping an eye on.
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    Couple that with his range and overall athleticism (he is given spot starts in CF for crying out loud - obviously not as comfortable but he certainly doesn't hurt you there in the limited exposure I had to those games), it was kind of why I took Chourio's Golden Glove with a grain of salt. By my geezer eyes, it certainly appeared Chourio has nowhere near the overall explosiveness, agility, or ability to gun runners down. I saw a game in Biloxi where Wiemer scaled the wall 3x (!!) to bring HR balls back. He's a crazy athlete. Anywho, this is a pitching article but I am always good for a Wiemer fanboy fun fest. Carry on.?
  5. Joseph Zarr
    Man, does Wiemer have an absolute cannon eh? He has to hit 100-102 on the regular with some of those darts to 2B.
  6. Joseph Zarr
    It's a real thing in the org and it's fun to watch each season in the lower ranks. Quinton Low was a constant topic of casual convo between @damuelle, @CheeseheadInQC and I during the ACL season. He pitched what seemed like every 5-7 days - shortened bullpen stints - but the Box Scores were always piquing our interests. We are all pondering if they'll let him continue two-way work on Carolina. I sure hope so as it will be another reason to tune into their early start times on the daily on MiLB.tv. Edit to Add: Great points @Smichaelis9
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    Other than Erceg (who is still quite early in his transition to a late inning flame thrower - tho early results are quite favorable), I would opine the next closest 'under the radar' arm is RHP Ryan Middendorf. After an incredibly productive regular season run saw him go from Indy Ball -> ACL - > Low-A -> High-A -> Double-A in the span of 3 months, he was given the nod as the bullpen Starter for Glendale in the AFL Championship game and absolutely smoked through a very talented Surprise Saguaros squad. So much so, he was recognized as a standout in the game: (Full article HERE) His stuff plays because it is unorthodox - in arm slot and leg action - with serious movement and spin and he can still touch 95-96mph from time-to-time. By season's end his slider had become a serious weapon and I was seeing quite a bit more movement on his heater(s). 2023 is a very big year for Middendorf. I personally think he is one of the better relief arms in the system and he was a real find by the personnel staff.
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    Also, I feel like I've been warming up a slow-moving 'I Think I Can!' train in the Prospect Station the past month (having watched his impeccable BP work in Zebulon most of 2022). Now that Reetz re-upped with the Royals and Devanney is back in the prospect stables (whewwww, there was a rustlin' heavy winds through my mountain valley - locals might call it a 'sigh of relief'), I'm going to bat: LHP Pablo Garabitos is our next Brent Suter There. I said it.
  10. Joseph Zarr
    I wish I could have said what you wrote here as well as you did. Instead, I gave you a 'Heart' click. I hope it brought you warm fuzzy deep dive DSL/ACL XMas cheer.?
  11. Joseph Zarr
    Just a friendly reminder: Knarr wasn't drafted because he was a part of the much abbreviated 5-Round COVID draft. Only 160 players were chosen. Wagoner and Lazar are both indeed experiencing quite a bit of success and positive momentum pitching for Brisbane in the Australian Winter League. The Brewers even placed Lazar on Nashville's roster (on paper, at least) before the Rule 5 Draft earlier this December.
  12. Joseph Zarr
    Worth sharing: It would appear, the Brewers were not the only one's scouting Varland. The bullpen shift must have showed something the Brewers liked quite a bit.
  13. Joseph Zarr
    He was a super steady OF presence in Nashville, for sure. But, once the youth moment took hold he saw the writing on the wall. He's a steady presence and a fluid athlete. He got going offensively after a slow start. Solid defensive presence. A good depth piece. He could probably fill in rotationally - or even carve out a role - in thinner outfield groups. I wish him well. He's a good pro.
  14. Joseph Zarr
    And, former corner Sounds OF'er (2022) David Dahl finds his new organization in San Diego:
  15. Joseph Zarr
    We have a 2023 Twins Minor League FA double whammy of 2022 Brewers Minor League stalwarts: Best of luck to both!
  16. Joseph Zarr
    I'll chime in: I am completely unconcerned by Frelick's 'lack of power'. What he displayed from essentially the moment he returned from the Il in Biloxi is he makes ridiculously good contact. That will play as a lead-off at any level. And that is who he is: a true lead-off hitter. Rick Sweet spoke to this glowingly when he was with Nashville. I agree with you on the defensive commentary. The clear most talented defensive outfielders in the upper echelon of the Brewers farm are Mitchell and Wiemer. Due to his range and versatility, I'd go Frelick next. I'd personally place Chourio on a tier with Esteury Ruiz - the Gold Glove just didn't make sense to me given what I saw in 2022 (tho, admittedly, I place an decent emphasis on arm strength and accuracy and Chourio's arm is sinply average at best).
  17. Joseph Zarr
    This is a Brice Turang post. Welcome to the Big Dance, young fella. Y'all are going to love watching him play. Hopefully, the bat evolution continues. He made big big strides in his hands last year and we started seeing a bit of power pop play. I'm excited - he's as steady as they come in the field.
  18. Joseph Zarr
    Do the Brewers need to trade Christian Yelich? No Would it be wise to trade Christian Yelich? Absolutely Can they trade Christian Yelich? I believe this answer is complicated
  19. Joseph Zarr
    Purely depth would be my best guess. I don't have any contacts in the Brewers personnel dept or FO. BUT, from a strictly roster building perspective, I would opine it makes some sense. I obviously would have rather the 40-Man spot been used to protect Cam Devanney from the Rule 5 - I continue to find him vastly underrated and my personal opinion is he is already a really good baseball player with underestimated upside. BUT, the Brewers may view the bevy of OF talent, especially with a Jackson Chourio in the wings, as a place to trade from as they make more roster decisions down the line. Having a switch-hitting, improving and possibly ascending (emphasis on possibly) former high round talent is understandable. It could also strictly be they valued him as a priority Minor League FA for that AAAA depth as other 2021/22 ML FA's depart for other clubs. Hard to tell and I don't imagine they'll speak much to this acquisition and we won't know what transpires until if and when Perkins makes it into the ML season with the Brewers organization. Using the 40-man spot as a bit of enhancement to get the signing, however, should tell you they value the signing more so than other ML FA pick-ups - at least at this juncture.
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    A friend of our family is in the Yankees personnel department and has advanced fairly close to a voice in Cashman's ear. He said Perkins has made noticeable improvements in the patience of his approach this past season. I would offer his lefty stroke reminds me quite a bit of Garrett Mitchell. Anyhow, I know it's not cool to not complain but I'm excited to watch his growth in Nashville (and perhaps Milwaukee) in 2023. Fun signing.
  21. Joseph Zarr
    Love me some Pablo Reyes. Let's hope he gets some meaningful MLB burn ala Mark Mathias with the Rangers just this past season. Pablo wore many hats with the Sounds - including the clubhouse translator for the Spanish speaking teammates. He will be missed.
  22. Joseph Zarr
    Also, I said it all summer in my Minor League Reports: Jon Singleton: really talented baseball player. Did I think he'd be protected from the Rule 5 draft? Heck no. Am I disappointed? Absolutely not. Incredibly underrated defense and hands. Always a threat to go long off a righty. Always a threat to grab a free pass - he set the Sounds single season record for walks in 2022. Cam Robinson scuffled and struggled some in his promotions to Double and Triple-A, respectively. BUT, let us not forget: when he is on he is very on. He did throw an immaculate inning in Nashville. It's fairly evident the Brewers know they have something here. Lively arm. Lotta violence in his delivery. Saves leader across all of Minor League baseball in 2022 so he is capable of handling big moments. I expect bigger and better things as he gets more experience. I am saddened they didn't ensure Devanney's protection. Extremely underrated talent. If he gets nabbed, I'm going to be fairly bummed. He made my ritual nightly Brewers Minor League viewings (especially in Biloxi) more enjoyable. He has a bright future - I just hope it's with the Crew.
  23. Joseph Zarr
    Also, I said it all summer in my Minor League Reports: Jon Singleton: really talented baseball player. Did I think he'd be protected from the Rule 5 draft? Heck no. Am I disappointed? Absolutely not. Incredibly underrated defense and hands. Always a threat to go long off a righty. Always a threat to grab a free pass - he set the Sounds single season record for walks in 2022. Cam Robinson scuffled and struggled some in his promotions to Double and Triple-A, respectively. BUT, let us not forget: when he is on he is very on. He did throw an immaculate inning in Nashville. It's fairly evident the Brewers know they have something here. Lively arm. Lotta violence in his delivery. Saves leader across all of Minor League baseball in 2022 so he is capable of handling big moments. I expect bigger and better things as he gets more experience. I am saddened they didn't ensure Devanney's protection. Extremely underrated talent. If he gets nabbed, I'm going to be fairly bummed. He made my ritual nightly Brewers Minor League viewings (especially in Biloxi) more enjoyable. He has a bright future - I just hope it's with the Crew.
  24. Joseph Zarr
    Yeah, Uribe is as untouchable as it gets. You don't let a guy who regularly sits 98-99 and touches 101 with some nasty breaking stuff sit idly by while the Tampa Bay Rays find a way to scoop him up for their Big League roster. Uribe dominanced in the AFL: 0 runs allowed over six weeks with massive K numbers. What's more? I'm fairly certain he was working on a secondary fastball grip in Arizona too. I can't confirm this. I haven't seen it confirmed. BUT, I'm fairly certain he was working on multiple grips in Arizona. There's a lot in his toolkit and I would surmise he's adding to it.
  25. Joseph Zarr
    Yeah, Uribe is as untouchable as it gets. You don't let a guy who regularly sits 98-99 and touches 101 with some nasty breaking stuff sit idly by while the Tampa Bay Rays find a way to scoop him up for their Big League roster. Uribe dominanced in the AFL: 0 runs allowed over six weeks with massive K numbers. What's more? I'm fairly certain he was working on a secondary fastball grip in Arizona too. I can't confirm this. I haven't seen it confirmed. BUT, I'm fairly certain he was working on multiple grips in Arizona. There's a lot in his toolkit and I would surmise he's adding to it.
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