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Dominican Box Score SS Hector Gomez, 0-for-4, two K's

Dominican Box Score Luis Jimenez, as the DH, 0-for-3 (two walks) His teammate, RHP Wirfin Obispo, got an inning in, club lost 7-4 -- Aguilas Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Wirfin Obispo replaces Edgar Garcia. Danny Richar doubles (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Alfredo Marte. Edwin Espinal singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordany Valdespin. Danny Richar to 3rd. Francisco Pena strikes out swinging. Angel Franco reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Ed Rogers. Danny Richar scores. Edwin Espinal to 2nd. Throwing error by first baseman Ed Rogers. Yefri Perez grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Martinez to first baseman Ed Rogers. Angel Franco out at 2nd.

Venezuela Box Score SS Orlando Arcia, batting 9th, 0-for-4 For those counting at home, that's 695 2014 AB's for the 20-year-old...

Puerto Rico Box Score Martin Maldonado played first base and was 0-for-3 with a walk (now 4-for-25, three BB's, six K's)

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We've updated the post two posts above on Long/Martin with multiple links, and Adam McCalvy provides a good write-up here with various quotes of interest.

MLB Trade Rumors with some details/insights MiLB.com article Jarrett Martin MiLB.com videos Matt Long MiLB.com videos Jarret Martin recent quotes from True Blue LA (SB Nation blog) Each is on Twitter and has been added to @BrewerNation's compiled list of all Brewer farmhands on Twitter Martin #20 on the Brewers' MLB Pipeline list now I get a kick that Martin was acquired by the Dodgers in Dec. '11 from Orioles for former Crew LHP Dana Eveland. Jarrett Martin Rotoworld history Matt Long Rotoworld history True Blue LA - 2014 Dodgers review: Jarret Martin True Blue LA 12/06/13 - Jarret Martin is living the dream

Just announced by the Brewers -- links lead to Baseball Reference pages, we'll fill in background detail later this evening (you're invited to contribute here as well within this thread if you can, thanks): The Brewers have acquired OF Matt Long and LHP Jarret Martin from the Dodgers in exchange for C Shawn Zarraga.

Looks like after six starts and 26 fantastic winter innings, RHP Jorge Lopez's season in Puerto Rico is done (last pitched on 12/4). We may see RHP Jacob Barnes again in Puerto Rico, but he last started on 12/10, so he may be home for the holidays at this point. A couple of relievers still in the winter mix, but we might have seen the last winter starting pitcher assignment by a Brewer.

Puerto Rico Box Score Catcher Juan Centeno (DH'ing here) isn't wowing Brewer fans with the bat (.434 OPS in 49 AB's), 0-for-3 here in his squad's 2-1 win. His 2014 minor league OPS was .681 in 256 AB's. SS Yadiel Rivera's club lost, but he had an eventful night (1-for-3 with a walk, also was picked off and committed a fielding error, his 7th in 29 games). *** Puerto Rico Box Score Catcher Martin Maldonado gunned down his only attempted basestealer (nice as always), 1-for-3 at the plate with a walk and two runs scored. Maldy's club lost 5-4. Cool thing about that box score was free agent RHP Hiram Burgos made his first formal appearance since his Brewers release after a shoulder injury. Burgos was the 6th-round pick in the often-maligned top of the 2009 draft (although 4th round 40-man roster RHP Brooks Hall is still in the mix, along with 5th round OF D'Vontrey Richardson). Continued rehab good luck to Hiram.

Dominican Box Score It was a cruise of a night (10-0 win) for 2B Elian Herrera and DH Luis Jimenez. Herrera was 2-for-4 (double, three RBI) and Jimenez was 1-for-3 (double, walk); each left late in the rout. *** Dominican Box Score SS Hector Gomez 1-for-3 with a walk and one fielding error in his club's 4-0 win.

Venezuela Box Score SS Orlando Arcia was 2-for-4 (double, caught stealing) in his team's 3-1 win

AUDIO Via Radio Live Sport New Zealand-- We’re on the line to Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, who is heading out to New Zealand early next year to visit schools and regions and help spread the baseball gospel.

Via TTY Sports -- Scooter Gennett is headed to Spring Training as the Milwaukee Brewers starting 2B. Scooter stopped by the TYT Sports studio to discuss his favorite baseball movie, The Sandlot, amongst other classics like Field of Dreams and Bull Durham.

We wish RHP's Kyle Heckathorn and Andy Moye well after their releases today by the Brewers. As mentioned previously on this forum and in these two tweets each had an adventurous winter ball stint.

In what appears to be the first major scouting department staffing move of the Ray Montgomery era, the Brewers have named Cubs' longtime Midwest Regional Supervisor Steve Riha as a National Crosschecker. We had read recently that Montgomery plans to re-organize in terms of titles, so the actual "National Crosschecker" wording may be tweaked soon. But as you can see from the Brewers' site front office breakdown (Amateur Scouting section), Riha is placed above crosscheckers Doug Reynolds and Corey Rodriguez and alongside Joe Ferrone, all pretty highly-regarded, but definitely a high position for a newcomer to the organization. Riha, who has been based in Houston, was with the Cubs since 1997, and in his Midwest Regional Supervisor position since December 2005. There isn't much online specific to Riha, it appears he was heavily involved in the drafting of RHP Andrew Cashner (1st round, 2008) - linked article - and D.J. LeMahieu (2nd round, 2009). Good luck to Riha with the Brewers.

The Red Sox are in a no-win situation with Craig if other clubs play their cards right. Saw my share of Red Sox action down the stretch in my neck of the woods, and Craig was basically unwatchable, as his .425 OPS (94 AB's) attests in its sample-size relevance. Boston is set now at DH, 1B, LF, and with a variety of options in RF, including a self-declared healthy Shane Victorino, Craig wasn't going to see time in perhaps baseball's toughest RF to play, anyway. I'd be very upset if the Brewers give up anything of significance or pick up anything but a fraction of his remaining salary in a deal. If they give up both talent and pick up the bulk of Craig's salary obligations, it'd be an absolutely hideous transaction. (This would have David Freese written all over it...ask Angels fans).

Dominican Box Score SS Hector Gomez 0-for-3, sacrifice fly; 2B Elian Herrera, 1-for-4, run scored Herrera's club won, 7-6, in part because this huge pinch-hit -- Estrellas Bottom of the 8th Michael Martinez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Wilkin Ramirez. Derrick Robinson singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Brian Burgamy. Michael Martinez to 2nd. Gustavo Nunez singles on a line drive to left fielder Wilkin Ramirez. Michael Martinez scores. Derrick Robinson to 2nd. Elian Herrera singles on a bunt line drive to first baseman Brian Burgamy, deflected by third baseman Matt Hague. Derrick Robinson to 3rd. Gustavo Nunez to 2nd. Pitching Change: Frank Garces replaces Raul Valdes. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Luis Jimenez replaces Fernando Martinez. Luis Jimenez triples (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Wilkin Ramirez. Derrick Robinson scores. Gustavo Nunez scores. Elian Herrera scores. Pitching Change: Roman Mendez replaces Frank Garces. Ed Rogers strikes out swinging. Audy Ciriaco reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Matt Hague to catcher Mayo Acosta to shortstop Hector Gomez. Luis Jimenez out at home. Audy Ciriaco to 2nd on the throw. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jordany Valdespin replaces Eliezer Mesa. Roman Mendez intentionally walks Jordany Valdespin. Blake Lalli flies out to right fielder Cesar Puello. *** The badly-slumping Jimenez really needed that.

McCalvy article -- Brewers sign OF Petersen to Minors deal with invite

AUDIO 12/16: Adam McCalvy via the Bill Michaels Show

More construction updates, photos, and renderings.

The only other Winter League Brewer in action on Monday was SS Yadiel Rivera (0-for-1), his game in Puerto Rico was suspended by rain in the 4th inning. *** Happy 27th Birthday on Tuesday to LHP Nick Additon (it appears he's been removed from his Dominican League squad), he's had an excellent winter stint, as we've detailed in this thread the past few weeks.

Mexico Box Score First of all, Russell Branyan, who turns 39 on Friday, homered in this game (swoon). Eric Farris is hitting .325 in 169 winter AB's, he'll be in big league camp with the Twins. OK, back to current Brewers -- Outstanding three-inning effort for winter-busy RHP Manny Barreda, the best of his 25 appearances thus far -- Navojoa Bottom of the 5th Fernando Flores singles on a ground ball to left fielder Cory Aldridge. Diego Madero singles on a ground ball to right fielder Eric Farris. Fernando Flores to 2nd. Alan Sanchez grounds into a force out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to shortstop Issmael Salas. Fernando Flores to 3rd. Diego Madero out at 2nd. Alan Sanchez to 1st. Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Arturo Barradas. Rolando Acosta pops out to first baseman Joey Meneses in foul territory. Jose Guadalupe Chavez grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses. Navojoa Bottom of the 6th John Lindsey flies out to center fielder Rico Noel. Jon Weber grounds out, pitcher Manny Barreda to first baseman Joey Meneses. Tim Federowicz pops out to shortstop Issmael Salas. Navojoa Bottom of the 7th Tim Fedroff grounds out to first baseman Joey Meneses. Fernando Flores grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses. Diego Madero walks. Alan Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses. Navojoa Bottom of the 8th Rolando Acosta singles on a ground ball to right fielder Eric Farris. Jose Guadalupe Chavez strikes out swinging. John Lindsey singles on a pop up to second baseman Ramiro Pena. Rolando Acosta to 2nd. Pitching Change: Jose Meraz replaces Manny Barreda. Jon Weber flies into a double play, left fielder Cory Aldridge to second baseman Ramiro Pena. Rolando Acosta doubled off 2nd.

AUDIO: LHP Will Smith on 105.7 the Fan's Rupena Hot Stove Weekly Show AUDIO: Here's the full Hot Stove Weekly Show, including the Smith interview

VIDEO via 120sports.com: Scooter Gennett breaks down what he's doing in the offseason to prepare for the upcoming season. VIDEO: More from Gennett