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New audio in our Minor League Forum - RHP Harvey Martin

RHP Harvey Martin, the undrafted free agent signing of June 2013 talked to the folks at the "27 Outs Podcast" You can find a link here -- be sure to choose the February 10th podcast with Martin's name included. Go to the 9:30 minute mark for the start of the Harvey Martin interview. NOTE: Above that, you'll see a podcast link that indicates Brewers' farmhand Garrett Cooper was on last week, but there was a miscommunication and Cooper will be rescheduled.

AUDIO 2/9: Pitching Coach Rick Kranitz on 105.7 WSSP's Rupena Hot Stove Weekly Show (the link is for the entire show, Kranitz appears early at the 2:30 minute mark) Definitely worth a listen...

The list of failed Red Sox prospects is immense, yet they consistently manage to earn pimp points (excuse the term) as much as any organization.

We'll let Jeff at Reviewing the Brew put a cap on our months-long winter league coverage.

Box Score Cuba, with only one prior win in the tournament, stunned previously undefeated Venezuela 8-4 (Cuba trailed 4-0 after five innings). Cuba now faces Mexico Sunday for the Caribbean Series championship. For Venezuela, SS Orlando Arcia entered the game in the 6th, just as things slipped away. Frederich Cepeda triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Felix Perez. Yulieski Gourriel scores. Alfredo Despaigne scores. Frederich Cepeda scores. Throwing error by shortstop Orlando Arcia. Arcia did single on a sharp ground ball to center in the 7th, but was stranded. He was called out on strikes in the 9th. *** Enjoy whatever rest you can get pre-spring training, young man. You've been at it since last March, although you have to believe Arcia has benefited quite a bit from the experience.

Voice of the Shuckers Chris Harris is going to be a welcome addition to Brewers' minor league coverage, going the extra mile with coverage we haven't seen at the AA level in years. Since it's a little early for our yearly "Your 2015 ______" threads, we'll link to Chris' new series here in this "Potential" thread, as each update appears. Your potential 2015 Biloxi Shuckers, Part 1

Joel Sherman not a fan of the Brewers' offseason -- suggests Shields

VIDEO 2/7: CBS Sports looks at Braun, Lucroy, and Fiers from a fantasy perspective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlSpNjZGz6s&feature=share

Cameo mention of Tyler and his agent Josh here.

2014 11th round RHP Brandon Woodruff, a bright spot on a statistically-challenged Helena team last summer, appeared at a Mississippi State scrimmage: Former Bulldogs prepare for major league spring training by Michael Bonner, The Clarion-Ledger Mississippi State wraps up its offseason this weekend. After conducting its final two scrimmages, the Bulldogs kickoff the regular season Feb. 13 against Cincinnati. A handful of former Bulldogs attended the scrimmage Saturday as a way to enjoy their final days before they begin preparation for their professional seasons. Brett Pirtle, Adam Frazier, Ben Bracewell, Evan Mitchell and Brandon Woodruff signed autographs and took pictures with the MSU faithful as part of Fan Day. Woodruff reports next Saturday within the Milwaukee Brewers organization. The right-handed pitcher spent last year in the Rookie League in Helena, Montana. Woodruff's goal is to play in High-A. Woodruff went 1-2 with a 3.28 ERA in eight starts. "They said I got a chance. If I come in and do well, I got a chance," Woodruff said. "Working on my command. The command of the fastball. If I can get that down pat, I should be OK." *** The 6'4" RHP turns 22 this Tuesday.

Box Score Mexico hangs on to defeat the Dominican Republic 5-4 and moves into Sunday's Championship Game in the Caribbean Series. Nice to see Hector Gomez starting at third base for the D.R. (so certainly any shoulder discomfort is mild), but one of his two errors at the hot corner cost his club badly. Mexico Top of the 2nd Joey Meneses flies out to right fielder Elian Herrera in foul territory. Russell Branyan walks. Jose Manuel Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Leury Garcia. Russell Branyan to 2nd. Walter Ibarra singles on a line drive to left fielder Leury Garcia. Russell Branyan to 3rd. Jose Manuel Rodriguez to 2nd. Oscar Robles reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by third baseman Hector Gomez. Russell Branyan scores. Jose Manuel Rodriguez scores. Walter Ibarra to 3rd. Oscar Robles to 2nd. Ali Solis out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Leury Garcia. Walter Ibarra scores. Rico Noel singles on a line drive to left fielder Leury Garcia. Oscar Robles out at home on the throw, left fielder Leury Garcia to catcher Carlos Paulino. Hector Gomez did double in a run in the 8th (also an HBP earlier). Luis Jimenez, who has had a pretty miserable winter, popped out to 3rd as a pinch-hitter in the 9th, with a man on 3rd and one out, down one run. He was pretty much taken to task on Twitter by the emotional D.R. fans. Elian Herrera played both corner OF spots and was 1-for-4. Former Brewers who saw action -- Russell the Muscle, Eric Farris, Jay Jackson (Mexico), Robinzon Diaz, Zach Jackson (D.R.). Mexico (with reliever Manny Barreda) will play in the Caribbean Series Championship Game vs. Saturday night's Cuba - Venezuela (Orlando Arcia) winner.

AUDIO 2/7: Radio voice Joe Block appeared on Pittsburgh's 93.7 to talk Brewers

Via Matt Eddy of Baseball America -- Signed: C Beau Wallace (released by Pirates, June 2) -- 22 years old, RH bat A Pirates 12th-round pick in 2013, Beau Wallace made it to short-season Jamestown that year as a light-hitting, error-prone third baseman. Pittsburgh released him out of extended spring training in 2014, and the Brewers are now apparently giving the Hinds (Miss.) CC product a look at catcher. MiLB Player Page Baseball Reference Page Via PiratesProspects.com - 2013 Page VIDEO INTERVIEW upon 2013 signing The Brewers did something similar with a catcher conversion project in Connor Narron, son of Jerry, last season.

New audio in our Minor League Forum - RHP Scott Lieser

Nice winter treat via local Minnesota audio: RHP Scott Lieser (career stats) did what he needed to do last year as an undrafted (2013) 24-year-old in 2014, jumping from Maryvale directly to Brevard County. AUDIO 2/7: Via KEYL, Scott Lieser discusses heading to spring training 2015 and more Here's what we posted when Lieser first signed in June 2013. A year later, more from spring training 2014. Lieser was interviewed four times in 2014 on the Manatees Radio Network, you can find those archives here. Not sure if the Brewers have toned down this spectacular leg kick, which also prompted Scott's Twitter handle.

Based on Friday's games we now know that -- Undefeated Venezuela (4-0) hosts Cuba (1-3) Saturday night. Dominican Republic (2-2) hosts Mexico (2-2) Saturday afternoon. Box Score Venezuela defeated Mexico, 4-2. We've been waiting for RHP Manny Barreda to make his Series debut, after one scoreless inning, he was touched up for the loss in the 8th. Venezuela Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Carlos Vazquez. Jesus Flores pops out to first baseman Marquez Smith in foul territory. Tomas Perez walks. Gorkys Hernandez walks. Tomas Perez to 2nd. Orlando Arcia pops out to second baseman Eric Farris on the infield fly rule. Alexi Amarista flies out to center fielder Rico Noel. Venezuela Bottom of the 8th Balbino Fuenmayor singles on a ground ball to center fielder Rico Noel. Felix Perez flies out to center fielder Rico Noel. With Jose Castillo batting, wild pitch by Manny Barreda, Balbino Fuenmayor to 2nd. Jose Castillo strikes out swinging. Oswaldo Arcia homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Balbino Fuenmayor scores. Jesus Flores grounds out softly, pitcher Manny Barreda to first baseman Marquez Smith. For the victors, SS Orlando Arcia was 1-for-4, run scored (batted 2nd). *** Box Score Host country Puerto Rico, already eliminated pre-game, at least got to enjoy a walkoff 3-2 win over the D.R. here. Something to watch Saturday - Hector Gomez missed the game with a sore left shoulder. The D.R. was so short-handed in this game that Luis Jimenez started in right field, his first outfield appearance in an eight-year pro career (he caught the one line drive hit his way). Batting cleanup, Jimenez was 0-for-3 (three K's, one BB). Elian Herrera was 1-for-3 (double, sacrifice bunt). For Puerto Rico, SS Yadiel Rivera got the start (0-for-2, sacrifice bunt). RHP Hiram Burgos' winter season ended with a scoreless outing -- Dom. Rep. Top of the 7th Audy Ciriaco strikes out swinging. Luis Jimenez walks. Pitching Change: J. Romero replaces Jorge Martinez. Elian Herrera out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher J. C. Romero to first baseman Neftali Soto. Luis Jimenez to 2nd. Pitching Change: Hiram Burgos replaces J. Romero. Maikel Franco called out on strikes. Dom. Rep. Top of the 8th Robinzon Diaz grounds out, second baseman Enrique Hernandez to first baseman Neftali Soto. Francisco Pena grounds out, third baseman Luis Figueroa to first baseman Neftali Soto. Carlos Paulino singles on a ground ball to center fielder Reymond Fuentes. Yefri Perez walks. Carlos Paulino to 2nd. Pitching Change: Pedro Feliciano replaces Hiram Burgos. Jonathan Villar lines out to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

AUDIO 2/6: A brief three-minute portion of Jonathan Lucroy's chat on Sirius/XM's Fantasy Sports Radio The much-longer full interview was an excellent take, and subscribers to their OnDemand service should track it down.

If you have subscribed to the "On Demand" portion of Sirius/XM radio, you can locate and listen to MLB Network Radio's "Minors & Majors" broadcast from Super Bowl Sunday AM. Fittingly, Grant Paulsen's guests included Keith Law, but more importantly here, OF Monte Harrison. Harrison discussed his passion for baseball, how playing every day in Maryvale is helping quickly develop his game, and how he was impressed by the skills of those in pro ball. When asked to give a broadcaster's description of himself, he did feel as though he was a five-tool player, and while he mentioned that his favorite player is Andrew McCutchen, he feels his game most resembles that of Adam Jones. Yes, Monte, that will do nicely, Brewer fans will take that, thank you!

So here's how the rest of the Caribbean Series works out -- Venezuela 3 0 1.000 - Dom. Rep. 2 1 .667 - Mexico 2 1 .667 - Cuba 1 3 .250 - Puerto Rico 0 3 .000 The host country Puerto Rico was eliminated when Elian Herrera gave the D.R. the walkoff win. Friday's games (Mexico - Venezuela and Dominican - Puerto Rico) are for positioning only. The #1 seed will face Cuba on Saturday while #2 plays #3. Then on Sunday, the winners meet for the championship game (5:30 CT - ESPN Desportes).

Earlier Thursday, Venezuela remained undefeated at 3-0, defeating Cuba 6-2. Box Score SS Orlando Arcia was 1-for-5 (R, RBI, and this stolen base --)

That's Elian Herrera after his walkoff fly ball over the center fielder gave the Dominican Republic a 3-2 win over Mexico Thursday night. Box Score The D.R. trailed 2-0, but scored one run in the 8th and two in the 9th for the win. Late entrant Hector Gomez contributed in both rallies -- Dom. Rep. Bottom of the 8th Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Hector Gomez replaces Yefri Perez. Pitching Change: Jesus Castillo replaces Carlos Vazquez. Hector Gomez walks. Maikel Franco reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Marquez Smith. Hector Gomez to 2nd. Audy Ciriaco hits a sacrifice bunt. Fielding error by pitcher Jesus Castillo. Hector Gomez to 3rd. Maikel Franco to 2nd. Audy Ciriaco to 1st. With Elian Herrera batting, wild pitch by Jesus Castillo, Hector Gomez scores. Maikel Franco to 3rd. Audy Ciriaco to 2nd. Elian Herrera called out on strikes, catcher Ali Solis to first baseman Joey Meneses. Willy Garcia called out on strikes. Pitching Change: Gary Majewski replaces Jesus Castillo. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Luis Jimenez replaces Robinzon Diaz. Luis Jimenez grounds out, second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez to first baseman Joey Meneses. Dom. Rep. Bottom of the 9th Pitching Change: Oscar Villarreal replaces Gary Majewski. Carlos Paulino singles on a line drive to right fielder Dave Sappelt. Jonathan Villar out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez to second baseman Eric Farris. Carlos Paulino to 2nd. Leury Garcia singles on a line drive to left fielder Maxwell Leon. Carlos Paulino scores. Hector Gomez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Rico Noel. Leury Garcia to 3rd. Maikel Franco strikes out swinging. Hector Gomez steals (1) 2nd base. Audy Ciriaco walks. Pitching Change: Jay Jackson replaces Oscar Villarreal. Elian Herrera singles on a line drive to center fielder Rico Noel. Leury Garcia scores. Hector Gomez to 3rd. Audy Ciriaco to 2nd. Herrera's big hit came off late-season 2014 Brewer pickup RHP Jay Jackson, who recently signed with the Padres. You'll notice former Brewers Eric Farris and Russell Branyan on Team Mexico.

AUDIO 2/5: Jonathan Lucroy via 620 WTMJ

Love the work our own Brad Krause and others do at Miller Park Propsects - here's their Top 40 Brewers.

More schedule details from the Shuckers here.