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  1. Joseph Zarr
    Got to submit a few questions in an MLB Trade Rumors Live chat today with one of my beloved Minor Leaguers in ol stalwart RHP Josh Lindblom. In true Lindblom fashion, he was humble; honest; and affable. I'm going to miss him on the mound:
  2. Joseph Zarr
    I'd 'like' to see Quero begin at Wisconsin as the principle man handling that staff - especially with newcomer (Topa trade) Joseph Hernandez coming aboard. This would also fill my own personal desire to see Darrien Miller as the back-up catcher while spending more time as a lead-off DH and 1B. If Quero's 2023 begins like 2022 ended, we 'should' anticipate an aggressive promotion. I anticipate Brent Diaz will be given every chance to claim that top catcher in Biloxi - he definitely deserves this given what we saw in spurts throughout 2022. Kahle will most likely take top back-up duties with Lopez filling in as well.
  3. Joseph Zarr
    You will never calm my adamant joy when Cam Devanney smashes leather at any Level. I smell a first ballot...oh wait...that's my socks 😔
  4. Joseph Zarr
    LOVE seeing all our Minor League guys getting early run in these ST games. Several notable offensive performances. Will James Meeker ever concede a single run in any baseball competition ever again?! Stay tuned!!!
  5. Joseph Zarr
    Let's keep the Strzelecki train chuggin'. Here's a fantastic deeper dive by Adam McCalvy into Strzelecki's season last year just one year removed from his dad's sudden death. This passage really got me: This is a very human piece. Highly recommend if you have the bandwidth.
  6. Joseph Zarr
    The Brewers have signed 17-year-old Venezuelan RHP Argenis Aparicio (listed 6'0" 180 lbs) to a Minor League contract. They have assigned him to the DSL Brewers 1.
  7. Joseph Zarr
    Just the read I needed after my daughter got me up at 5:30 am in 0 degrees F weather. Yowza. Excuse me (looks at exterior thermomerer) -8F. 🥲 The only thing these write-ups are missing is more cowbell.
  8. Joseph Zarr
    If I had to guess, I'd day the Brewers wanted him to ramp back up in Nashville's Playoff push given the length of his injury (despite his solid numbers, I would casually 'argue' he was still searching for consistency in delivering his best stuff) and, additionally, they were fairly deep in their commitment to a relief corps path initiated at the Deadline. This being said, it goes without saying: this is a big ST for Cousins and we know he has the stuff and history with the club to reclaim a meaningful bullpen role.
  9. Joseph Zarr
    Incredibly excited to see how Meeker fares in the Southern League this season. That's a big jump up in competition and pitching elements. Regardless, he is riding an incredibly productive streak of impactful late-inning pitching - from taking over Robinson's closing role to this flawless performance for Brisbane. Let's hope he keeps it rolling!
  10. Joseph Zarr
    Yeah baby. LOVE this! I was touting Strzelecki in Triple-A last season quite a bit. I talked about the tailing movement he has that causes major problems. When he got the call-up I shared there wasn't really a single reliever in Nashville with stuff comparable to his in terms of MLB-caliber stickiness. This little insightful write-up though?
  11. Joseph Zarr
    Given my remarks on Mendez re: 'true lead-off', one of my obscure asks of the 2023 Minor League season is, oddly, more lead-off opportunities for Darrien Miller. He filled in there for a spell when Ayrault and his staff were dealing with another bout of injuries throughout the roster and he really showed his worth. I personally don't know if he ever sticks behind the dish as he continues to mature - I definitely have my own doubts - but he can add value on a roster in other ways if that falls off. It's not often you see a catcher more than fill the role of a competent lead-off. Can he tap into more power? These next 2-3 years are going to be huge for his career and I am eager to watch from afar.
  12. Joseph Zarr
    And authors 😊 I've been hitting the gym and running trails and taking BP.
  13. Joseph Zarr
    Even tho it's still the off-season, @Smichaelis9is on the hill slinging heat. I would definitely add with Mendez: even though his swing is considered 'choppy' (as you adeptly point out), his approach is anything but (let's also not forget this 6'3" height is still relatively new and shows some in his swing plane - he was 5'11" when first signed). He is extremely poised in the box and more often than not works the count and is very capable of extending his AB's with savvy foul balls. His BB:K ratio speaks to this (62:70, respectively). AND, just as Cargo was red hot before his untimely ACL shelved him for the remainder of 2022, let's not forget Mendez was playing his best ball of his 2022 season before he literally ran full bore into the right field wall in late July. I was watching that game. I sincerely hope to never see something like that again. He was batting 0.215 entering July and left the month (albeit injured) batting 0.260. Batting 0,356 in 90 AB's is nothing to sniff at - especially from another bat that flashes as a true lead-off. Let's also not forget: the same Baseball America people who were lauding Jackson Chourio early in 2022, are the same who were bringing up Mendez unprovoked.
  14. Joseph Zarr
    Thank you for saying this. I will rarely complain about people complaining or airing grievances as I myself was on that side of the fence for way too long 😂 Given my extremely physical workload on my own farm out this way, I actually (gasps) tune into this website, all the affiliate games, and the occasional Crew game online because it brings me actual unfettered enjoyment and a very welcome reprieve from my own grind. I think the ongoing transition to the Matt Arnold era has been extremely exciting. Maybe this says more about how repetitive and routine-oriented or boring my own life is? Anyhow, I'm getting older by the day and sorer by the hour. And, well, I love baseball and the Brewers.
  15. Joseph Zarr
    All these depth signings have me extremely excited for another Title run down in Nashville. The Taxi Squad is going to be filled with guys jonesing for opportunities with the Big Club. I love the way Arnold is continuing to add competition - this is what we 'should' be rooting for given obvious budget constraints.
  16. Joseph Zarr
    OF Tyler Naquin was signed to a Minor League contract with an invite to spring training. He has been assigned to the Sounds. Matt Arnold continues to add competition across the depth of this roster.
  17. Joseph Zarr
    It seemed like just yesterday the Brewers protected Big Jon Singleton from the Rule 5 draft. My how time flies when you're on the fringe. I'm going to have some really fun 1B play down in Nashville, regardless.
  18. Joseph Zarr
    1B/DH Luke Voit was signed to a Minor League FA contract with an invite to spring training. He has been assigned to the Sounds.
  19. Joseph Zarr
    Great post, Jim. This is all quite interesting to those of us who tune into Mudcats games on the regular. And, it is quite clear this entire stadium ordeal down yonder isn't all that simple (is it ever, anywhere?!). Thanks for sharing.
  20. Joseph Zarr
    I completely agree with you. And, I would add, this process sounds so inherently passive aggressive I fear the Midwestern teams may never ever want to do away with it even if they address its blatant flaws in future CBA's.🥶
  21. Joseph Zarr
    I'm still quite curious what the Buckaroos decide to do for their last two roster spots post-Trade Deadline. Do they pick up a vet PG alá Patrick Beverly? Do they pick up a wing or a fringe Big (now that Ibaka was jettisoned to Indy)? OR do they leave a spot open, elevate Mamu to the roster, and pick-up a new two-way player?
  22. Joseph Zarr
    The Atlantic League is definitely considered the 'cream of the crop' when it comes to Indy Leagues - often showcasing MLB caliber players (present and former) trying to get back to the Big League or rehabbing their bodies or image for whatever reasons. It's exciting to see another possible under-the-radar arm with a chance to show his talents!
  23. Joseph Zarr
    We have two recent Minor League free agent signings - 17 yo Dominican RHP Johan Zapata (listed 5'11" and 160 lbs) and 18 yo Venezuelan Lefty OF Brian Sanchez (listed 6'3" and 170 lbs) . Both players have been assigned to the DSL Brewers 1. Hopefully, we'll hear and observe good things in those summertime DSL box scores!
  24. Joseph Zarr
    That injury reallllly sucked given how well Rodriguez was balling at the time. He had really hit his stride. And, off the top of my head, he may have had family and his girlfriend in town during that series? Anywho...hoping he recovers and finds that stellar play again.
  25. Joseph Zarr
    Here's a quick view for those more visually inclined: Mudcats Timber Rattlers Shuckers Sounds
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