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  1. Joseph Zarr
    Keeping current post-Luke Voit signing: The Brewers have outrighted INF/LF(?) Keston Hiura to the Nashville Sounds
  2. Joseph Zarr
    "Actually, Joe, have all our 3rds. We'll give you all our 3rds through 2029. Will this get us pick 13? "
  3. Joseph Zarr
    Asking for protections back in 2025 if A-Rod doesn't return is a 'no go' from my vantage point. If they stick hard to that, dig in the heels. That's the risk they take for the opportunity to have a meaningful shot. The 2024 compensation is also the validation of why the Packers aren't demanding a 1st rd pick imho.
  4. Joseph Zarr
    Yeah, hopefully we amend and edit the article to reflect these recent updates. Thanks for the reminders @ARobsBrewCrew. Daniel and I thought Brady might get a shot to step into a relief role in 2023 given his work in the latter part of 2022 - I was sad to see that released back in December. Christian was released the month prior, if I recall. Junior Montero was released by Carolina back in early August of last summer on the same day as or right around the time Mendoza was given his walking papers in the ACL. I don't believe any of these young pitchers have signed on elsewhere - but I certainly could be wrong.
  5. Joseph Zarr
    As the Brewers spring training edges closer to it's finality, we have more roster moves: INF Abraham Toro and RHP Tyson Miller have been optioned to the Nashville Sounds
  6. Joseph Zarr
    Closing the spring training INF/OF Weston Wilson loop: Though he made it to the final cuts after a very solid spring, he was ultimately sent back to minor league camp. It would appear he'll take his talents to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (man, I love that name) of the International League. Sadly, the IronPigs don't face the Sounds in 2023 regular season play, so we'll just have to keep hoping Wilson gets his opportunity to show his talents with the Phillies at some point this season.
  7. Joseph Zarr
    I am going to go out on a very strong limb: No way is Middendorf starting in High-A. Nope. I just can't see it happening given his ongoing career arc. He'll most likely be given the set-up opportunity for Uribe down in Biloxi but he very well might start in Nashville (he hasn't given up a run all Spring). He really has a chance to be special and, as I've been saying for several months, he might be our best 7th/8th inning prospect at present. I consider Jakob Brustoski's #YearOfCommand 2023 season one of the more obscure but fun and exciting in all the Brewers Minor League. I really really hope his off-season posture assessments (neck issue in delivery) bear fruit. IF he could find control consistently, all the stuff is there to be a dominant high-leverage lefty. That's a big capital 'if', but that's largely the reason we love following and watching these guys. I'm rooting hard. As an aside, one of the pitchers that really caught my eye last summer in the ACL - despite inconsistent results and despite flashy numbers overall - was RHP Anthony Perez. Like many young pitchers, he struggled with command. IF, he can develop a more fine-tuned approach, there is a proverbial diamond in the rough here. Another young arm I am hoping to track in Carolina. Here's hoping he gets a shot in affiliated ball.
  8. Joseph Zarr
    Another surprise before our 2023 season. It's never easy to see these young men move on. Best of luck to Kent. I tend to agree with his performance coach here: this 'should' be quite an easy pick-up given what he's showed to date in affiliated ball. And (sighs), what a difference a year makes. Last year he was coming into the affilited regular season after successful appearances on the Brewers spring training mound. He quickly became Ayrault's lead set-up man for closer Cam Robinson. He never found that dominant form he displayed in High-A after was promoted, BUT, hopefully he showed enough promise that he is signed quickly. Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Hasler.
  9. Joseph Zarr
    (I don't know where to put this so feel free to move to the appropriate thread) Very cool article here about Counsell's recent trip to the Dominican Republic. He visited the Brewers Baseball Academy outside Santo Domingo as well as Freddy Peralta's childhood home and the diamond where Wily Adames first signed a professional contract. He addressed everyone at the academy in Spanish - which, if you've ever done in a Spanish-speaking country, is no small feat. Hard not to love him as the Brewers manager.
  10. Joseph Zarr
    That is odd with De La Cruz. Hopefully, everything is alright there with his health and with his family. He had a very solid year between the ACL and Carolina in 2022.
  11. Joseph Zarr
    The following players were officially optioned to the Nashville Sounds yesterday (3/21): OF Blake Perkins RHP Elvis Peguero RHP Jake Cousins C Payton Henry The following players were re-assigned to Minor League camp as well: 1B/DH Jon Singleton INF Eddy Alvarez OF Skye Bolt INF Andruw Monasterio INF/OF Josh VanMeter
  12. Joseph Zarr
    Was just coming here to post his release. Alas, I was so happy to see you had beat me to it adorning it with those informational tidbits that you do so darn well. I wish him the best moving forward. He showed signs of an effective relief pitcher last year. I sincerely hope he pulls it together.
  13. Joseph Zarr
    Awesome stuff. Thanks for showing us the landscape.
  14. Joseph Zarr
    Yeoman's work completing all these write-ups! Well done! If we are talking left fielders in Wisconsin, we have to include Carlos Rodriguez in that mix. He was playing the best baseball of his career as the starting left fielder before his ACL tear. If and when he is healthy again, every player listed is highly likely his back-up. Additionally, Eduarqui Fernandez more than made a name for himself late last year in Zebulon. I anticipate he'll continue to see split duties between CF and LF amongst a very talented crop of OF'ers. I personally don't see a way Perez starts his season anywhere other than Carolina's outfield grass given he's still 19 and struggled to find any consistency in 2022. Then again, if I pay attention to Minor League ST lineups, I might be entirely off base. Regardless, the greater group of Castillo, Avina, Fernandez, Perez, and Mendez is an extremely exciting and entertaining group. It's simply a hard proposition to imagine these talented but very young players heading North with the Lamar Sparks signing and Je'Von Ward's return. The organization also seems to covet Reidy Mercado in a manner similar to Terence Doston. It's going to be fun seeing how the rosters take shape to begin 2023!
  15. Joseph Zarr
    AND, adding to this Loop: As per MiLB transactions, 1B/DH Luke Voit was officially released by the Nashville Sounds but it would appear there is more to what's going on: Stay tuned... Update: (3/19) The released transaction has been removed as from the transaction ledger as of today. It would appear the Brewers are trying to find a way to get Voit on their roster in the coming week.
  16. Joseph Zarr
    Young. Very fast. Can play Safety or CB(ish). Seems like a classic Packers pick-up.
  17. Joseph Zarr
    The general consensus among draft pundits and draft talking heads is the 2024 draft is quite a bit more talented than the upcoming 2023 draft. To that end, it would seem a focus on 2024 compensation with a 13-to-15 swap would possibly even be ideal?
  18. Joseph Zarr
    Oh my word I am looking forward to more and more of these abominations. This is truly a match made in heaven:
  19. Joseph Zarr
    The Rays have officially selected the contract of RHP Trevor Kelley. As the article notes, he has an option remaining so he won't be exposed to waivers. This is good news for the long-time highly successful Minor League reliever. Hopefully, he can make it work at the MLB level in 2023. Wishing him all the best!
  20. Joseph Zarr
    This is exactly what we as fans 'should' recognize and embrace. No need to hurry this unless the Packers get what they want. Worst case scenario is it falls apart and A-Rod retires. The Jets suffer widespread humiliation. Packers suffer a loss of some possible draft assets. We have the leverage.
  21. Joseph Zarr
    The Packers absolutely could and should play that hardball. This is a business. IF they don't give you your desired compensation now...why the heck would you not hold firm until after June 1st? They already signed Alan Lazard. Worst happens is you lose out on some compensation but you already have to pay. I personally think they should hold firm. If it falls apart, it's way worse for the New York media market. Packers can take the hit.
  22. Joseph Zarr
    Exactly. I think all he is literally saying is: Tell the player exactly how you feel before you move on. Put a human quality to the business decision.
  23. Joseph Zarr
    Please no. Good gracious. 🤣 In all seriousness, I imagine the Jets want to cling to that: A Rod is Wilson's hero maybe he can actually develop with a HOF mentor?
  24. Joseph Zarr
    It's the J Love era. LET'S GO!!!!!!
  25. Joseph Zarr
    Well, A Rod did talk to the Universe laughing...this would again be an example. 😂
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