Jim Goulart

Doug Melvin among those in the Tennessean video.

RHP Brooks Hall audio included via @BrewerNation here.

1/27 AUDIO via WSCO in Appleton -- Andrew Wagner

Thank you, Twitter reminder. Brewers gave Pete Orr baseball's 1st hazardous duty incentive clause because of this:

Nashville Sounds owner Frank Ward audio - at the six minute mark, Ward briefly notes and compliments the Brewers on the mutual relationship

From MiLB.com's story on the Nashville stadium groundbreaking (Soundbreaking) -- (Minor League Baseball president Pat) O'Conner also praised the Milwaukee Brewers organization, now in their 10th season as the Sounds' parent club, for "hanging in there." The Player Development Contract (PDC) between the two organizations expires after the 2014 season, but the Brewers have long been enthusiastic backers of Nashville's efforts to build a new stadium, and a renewal of that agreement seems probable. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin was in attendance at Monday's groundbreaking, although the brightest Major League star wattage came courtesy of an appearance by Albert Pujols. The Los Angeles Angels first baseman never played for the Sounds, but is in the city this week promoting the Nashville-area branch of his charitable Albert Pujols Family Foundation.

Via The Official Blog of the Jackson Generals' (Southern League) Director of Broadcasting Chris Harris Catricala retires from baseball to pursue law enforcement

Monday's Winter League action -- Dominican Box Score Licey managed to turn the best-of-nine around after losing the prior three ganes. They took a 3-1 road win Monday and are now up four games to three, one win from a league championship. They host Game Eight early Tuesday evening. Juan Francisco reached twice (walk, HBP) and scored a run. Eugenio Velez was moved up to the number two spot in the order and was 1-for-4 (two K's) with a run scored.

Infielder Pete Orr (career major and minor league stats) has been signed to a minor league deal, no indication of a big league camp invite for the 34-year-old (yet, but likely forthcoming). Somewhat amazingly, Orr has played in the big leagues in eight of the last nine seasons, although cumulatively only has 689 career big-league AB's (.617 career OPS). He also has a fun twitter associated with him (but not his). EDIT: Via an MLB Trade Rumors writer -- Pete Orr did not receive an invitation to Major League Spring Training with the Brewers but will report with big leaguers on first day.

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Rogers working his way back Mark Rogers, with an assist from fellow Mainer Billy Swift, hopes to earn a spot in the majors with the Mariners

Rogers working his way back Mark Rogers, with an assist from fellow Mainer Billy Swift, hopes to earn a spot in the majors with the Mariners

Dominican Box Score Sure enough, things are all even at 3-3 apiece in the best-of-nine, game seven is Monday, and games eight and nine are Tuesday - Wednesday, as there will be little time to hightail it to Venezuela for the Caribbean World Series if this one goes the distance. Licey committed seven errors (one by right fielder Eugenio Velez) in this 9-6 loss. We have not seen RHP Alfredo Figaro in quite some time, starting to think he may not be on the Licey roster at this point in the postseason, we'll see. Juan Francisco finished 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly and HBP (one RBI, one run scored). His Licey teammate Velez was 1-for-2 (double, walk, sacrifice bunt, run scored).

On Deck FanFest audio via WTMJ Mark Attanasio (pre-official Garza) Doug Melvin Ron Roenicke Yovani Gallardo Kyle Lohse Jim Henderson Khris Davis Logan Schafer

Sunday's (early) Winter League action -- Puerto Rico Box Score Celebration photo Congratulations to Martin Maldonado and Irving Falu (also Hiram Burgos, who wrapped up a phenomenal winter in the regular season)! Josh Prince, too, who joined in with some bench fun within the last week... Before over 9,600 fans in Mayaguez, the Indios scored four times in the 8th to break a 1-1 tie, and win the championship of the Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente, four games to two. Mayaguez will move on to Venezuela February 1st - 8th to compete against the champions of the leagues in that host country, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, in the Caribbean World Series. Those games are often televised, so if the Brewers players continue to take part, there should be some opportunities to watch. Cuba will also play each team once, it appears in an exhibition sidenote. Falu, playing second base and again leading off, was 1-for-4. Maldonado went 1-for-3 with a walk, both scoring and driving in a run. Unfortunately from a Brewers perspective, the big rally came against RHP Jose De La Torre, who probably has a tenuous hold on a 40-man roster spot (he does have two minor league options remaining). Mayaguez Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Jose De La Torre replaces Andres Santiago. Luis Figueroa flies out to right fielder Edgardo Baez. Eddie Rosario walks. Randy Ruiz grounds out, third baseman Andy Gonzalez to first baseman Neftali Soto. Eddie Rosario to 2nd. Jose De La Torre intentionally walks Ruben Gotay. Martin Maldonado walks. Eddie Rosario to 3rd. Ruben Gotay to 2nd. Kennys Vargas hits a grand slam (1) to right field. Eddie Rosario scores. Ruben Gotay scores. Martin Maldonado scores. Luis Montanez grounds out, shortstop Luis Mateo to first baseman Neftali Soto. *** Game six of the best-of-nine Dominican series is underway as this is typed (5th inning), and the Licey club of Juan Francisco and Eugenio Velez is losing, so that series could be tied tonight after Licey won the first three games.

If Rosenthal was the "first" national name to confirm (after our own BuckyBrewer61 and Adam Rygg of @BrewerNation twitter fame), then he needs to be the one to come out with some clarification on this issue -- same sources, etc. Something about having cake and eating it too...

Brewers own transaction and roster pages now indicate that IF/OF Joe Thurston and OF Jeremy Hermida did receive big league camp invites.

Via Jason at Brewers Farm Report -- Home Brews: Uhen, Markson, Pierce come together Your Wisconsin natives and Miller Park workout buddies...

Thanks to John Walk of the York (PA) Dispatch, we learn much more about veteran Joe Thurston (see post just above) via these articles from today (and 2012): Brewers sign former Revs’ INF Thurston New Rev was nearly sidelined by heart defect Additional video feature on Thurston

Saturday's Winter League action -- Puerto Rico Box Score Martin Maldonado had tweeted that he was sorry he was missing Brewers FanFest today, but he was busy with his Mayaguez Winter League Championship Series. Busy he was, driving in the go-ahead 8th inning run in a 2-1 win that gives his team a three games to two lead in the best-of-seven, meaning Mayaguez can punch their ticket to February's Caribbean Series in Venezuela on Sunday afternoon. Maldonado's late sacrifice fly came against Brewers 40-man roster RHP Jose De La Torre. Mayaguez Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Jose De La Torre replaces Joe Torres. Luis Figueroa singles on a ground ball to shortstop Luis Mateo. With Eddie Rosario batting, passed ball by Ramon Castro, Luis Figueroa to 2nd. Eddie Rosario strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Jose De La Torre. Luis Figueroa to 3rd. Eddie Rosario to 1st. With Randy Ruiz batting, Eddie Rosario steals (1) 2nd base. Randy Ruiz walks. Ruben Gotay strikes out swinging. Martin Maldonado out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Edgardo Baez. Luis Figueroa scores. Eddie Rosario to 3rd. Kennys Vargas grounds out, second baseman Rey Navarro to first baseman Neftali Soto Earlier in the game, Maldonado was hit by yet another pitch as part of his 0-for-2 night (one K). Team Caguas did manage a double steal off him early in the contest. Irving Falu, playing second base, was 1-for-5, and stole his second base of the postseason. He'll be in camp with the big league club, challenging Jeff Bianchi for the backup shortstop job.

Hermida did not play winter ball, Thurston did. In Venezuela, Thurston posted an .840 OPS in 56 regular winter season games for Lara. In the 16-game round-robin postseason (MiLB.com does not track those numbers cumulatively), Thurston raked, hitting .429 which included eight doubles and 13 RBI. That will catch a scout's attention.

Welcome to the forum here. Just curious on why you'd like to see the Brewers AAA affiliation move to a less-neutral offensive environment than Nashville (more difficult to analyze true level of production on the field), less convenient for AAA / AA proximity to each other (convenient for roving instructors, transfers, etc.), and moving to a later time zone.

Via the Brewers Player Development Twitter account and then MLB Trade Rumors: The Brewers have signed outfielder Jeremy Hermida and infielder Joe Thurston to minor-league contracts, according to a team release. Hermida, formerly an everyday player with the Marlins, played the entire 2013 for Triple-A Columbus in the Indians organization, batting .247/.365/.416. Thurston collected 307 plate appearances for the Cardinals in 2009 and last appeared in the big leagues in 2010. He played in Mexico in 2013. Thurston is 34, Hermida will turn 30 this week. *** The Nashville roster is filling up when you consider the 40-man roster members who will be optioned, AAA signees, and likely callups from Huntsville's 2013 team.

First post in this thread updated to reflect who has signed outside the Brewers' organization.

First post in this thread updated to reflect who has signed outside the Brewers' organization.