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    It should also be added: this injury very well could have been a re-occurrence of a thumb injury that limited him to 9 AFL games in 2021 (we have no public confirmation here). If we recall, he was absolutely dominancing and validating his 2021 organizational player of the year accolades at that time. It appeared like it was the same hand in 2022. AND, when he came back after his stint on the shelf, when he was struggling, he definitely appeared to re-injure said injury in a couple foul ball attempts. SO, his struggles post-injury were concerning but if you had that context and witnessed when it happened there was a big 'Well, is he really healthy though?' and there were several instances of observable frustration in the batter's box when his wrist/hand couldn't do what he wanted it to do. All we can say definitively: He was shut down 2x in a 6 month period with a thumb and then a possible thumb/hand. We don't know if they are related. We don't know if they are chronic. Let's hope not! As to his Triple-A performance? IF he is healthy this is what we could all hope for as his launch point. BUT, given his nagging injury of the past year now - not to mention too short of a truly remarkable K% turnaround - we are still, imho, at a 'Let's see where we are those first two months of 2023.' But, make no mistake about it: when Wiemer is flashing like he did in Nashville he is a five-tool guy and he is a massive threat everywhere on the diamond.
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    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.?
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    Man, does Wiemer have an absolute cannon eh? He has to hit 100-102 on the regular with some of those darts to 2B.
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    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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    Lastly, we should report this here as well considering it is a Minor League free agent signing:
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    24 year-old LHP Luis Amaya was signed by the Brewers as a Minor League Free Agent. He has been assigned to Double-A Biloxi. He spent 2022 in the White Sox organization. *** Additionally, the transaction wire is reporting quite a number of 'releases' throughout the system: INF Ashton McGee RHP Brady Schanuel C Edwin Tamoy (DSL Brewers 2) RHP Marcus Walden INF Gabe Holt 1B Thomas Dillard RHP Robbie Hitt It would appear, as submitted and reported today, all these men have been released. We wish them the absolute best in their next baseball and life decisions.
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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.
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    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.?
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    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.
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    RHP Justin Yeager (acquired in the recent three-team trade w/ Oakland and Atlanta) was officially assigned to the Nashville Sounds. The highest level he competed at in 2022 was Double-A (40 1/3 IP with the Mississippi Braves).
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    Oh, once he got comfortable and was given the proverbial green light to steal whenever and however, Ruiz nearly did it once a game if my increasingly geezer memory serves correct. BUT, if you consider his power stroke had come back to Earth and considering how absolutely adept he is at laying down realllllly good bunts, Ruiz bunting on is an on base weapon. His capacity to time jumps is fairly ludicrous.
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    I think a major part of the reporting missing on the A's side of things is: They must really love bunt singles. And, that is my Esteury Ruiz joke to close my 2022 calendar year.
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    Where can I buy a Matt Arnold Bobblehead? Asking for a friend. Yowza!
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    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.
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    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.
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    As far as Varner goes, here's a more in depth set of comments (Baseball America) regarding his success in his move to the bullpen:
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    We're spirited, rejoicing, and generally drunk and merry at Devanney Stans Anonymous tonight, baby! Let's Go Sounds!
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    And, former corner Sounds OF'er (2022) David Dahl finds his new organization in San Diego:
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    We have a 2023 Twins Minor League FA double whammy of 2022 Brewers Minor League stalwarts: Best of luck to both!
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    The Brewers have signed RHP Adonis Medina to a Minor League contract and assigned him to the Nashville Sounds:
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    My 19" of snowpack in early December and nights into the single digits would say otherwise. I'll build a snowman in your honor.
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    Yes @Robocaller, you are absolutely correct and I too am apparently cleaning the rust off after a year or so hiatus of the Rule 5 itself. Thanks for chiming in, amigo.
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