Jim Goulart

It looks like speedster OF Reggie Keen may have called it a career (stats): RVA in 4 days! The kid steps into a new world to start a new life! Too hype to get started! Sky's the limit, gona have fun on the way!!! Gold's membership on deck! Time to get back on the gym grind! Day 1!! From Wikipedia: RVA Magazine is a full color publication which focuses on the art, music, events, and culture of the Richmond, Virginia area. It was founded in April 2005. *** Apologies to Reggie if he's in camp in Maryvale (you fooled us), and if he's not, good luck in all new endeavors.

OF Max Walla tweet this AM, no further update About to get some X-rays, prayin that all the glory from whatever scenario plays out, goes to God.

ON THE MOUND behind Mike Fiers: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon (subject to change): LHP Michael Gonzalez, RHP Donovan Hand, RHP Brandon Kintzler and RHP Jesus Sanchez. MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp: RHP Jim Hoey (#45), RHP Chris Jakubauskas (#47), RHP Casey Medlen (#52), INF Hector Gomez (#26), INF Brandon Macias (#25) and INF Nick Shaw (#18). *** I love the fact the Brewers will have viable, flexible roster options should any bullpen pieces struggle -- Josh Stinson, Michael Olmsted, Brandon Kintzler, Jesus Sanchez -- and looky, Donovan Hand has carried over his fantastic winter ball season with four scoreless spring outings thus far. Hand would need to be added to the 40-man, however, as would Alfredo Figaro. Still, all those guys have options remaining, as does Jim Henderson, who should not be looking at a "guaranteed" spot given the other talent available. Brewers could play a lot of "hot hand" with the pen this year, unlike last. *** By the way, here's the report from last December -- Hector Gomez suffered a serious groin injury recently during Dominican Winter League play and could miss much of the 2013 season."He will probably have surgery in the next couple of days," said Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash. "He has had a history of groin injuries and it flared up again. We just don't know the extent of it. Is it a four-month (absence) or eight months?" Gomez, 24, was claimed off waivers from the Rockies in June and had been slated to start the season at Double-A. While Gomez was outrighted off the 40-man roster last October, he could still be a valuable member of the organization if he can stay healthy. Considering he's up from minor league camp for today's game, it appears he dodged a bullet with his winter injury. Maybe we'll learn more from Adam M. or Todd R. in AZ today.

Gameday

Sunday in Maryvale vs. Giants: ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon (subject to change): LHP Jed Bradley, RHP Josh Stinson and RHP Michael Olmsted. MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp: LHP Jed Bradley (#77), LHP Zack Kroenke (#28), LHP Alan Williams (#97), INF Blake Davis (#94), INF Brandon Macias (#96) and INF Nick Shaw (#70).

Maybe it's because I hit the half-century mark recently, but my, we have it good now compared to back in the day. Some of us remember not knowing what words like internet, webcast, MLB Network, were. I'm only now coming to terms that many of you don't know a world without those things.

I will be kicking off each day's report for a 13th year. Also will be back-filling early mornings with newspaper reports, audio, etc. Quality contibutions as in 2012 will be critical to the LR's health, timeliness, and overall importance and entertainment to the Brewer minor league community and fandom. To be honest, even when the DSL kicks in, there's no real struggle until the two rookie seasons begin. Covering the top four clubs in fun detail should be a piece of cake if contributors are willing to give a shout-out when a particular night might be difficult to do in a timely manner. Switch off, trade off, take weekly turns with your clubs to keep things fresh for yourselves and the readers, etc. Thank you to all in advance. In case they don't see this right away, TLB, please drop a line to bkrause2 and telaldtada, as they should be among the first to get "dibs" if they wish based on last year's efforts. Ideally, no one should have more than one team at least until the rookie leagues kick in, which should allow for detailed, non-rushed analysis each night. Here's to another fun Link Report season!

Saturday at the Reds' complex: MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team this afternoon from minor-league camp: INF Blake Davis (#94), OF Cole Garner (#95), INF Nick Shaw (#70) and INF/OF T.J. Mittelstaedt (#90). *** Brewer minor league spring training games begin on the 15th. We again hope to have raw box scores for you this year.

The Brewers Media Guide has some coaching updates from when the Brewers first released their master list earlier this winter. The open Huntsville hitting coach position has been filled by Kenny Dominguez, who had been the hitting coach for the Maryvale Brewers for the past four seasons. That leaves the Maryvale hitting coach job has currently to-be-determined. The same holds true for the Helena hitting coach job (TBD) as Dwayne Hosey, listed for the Helena job in December, and who spent last year in Huntsville and the prior two at Brevard County in that role, is no longer listed. So apparently (not confirmed, but not in the guide) Hosey won't be in the organization in 2013. If Hosey is no longer a Brewer, . Brevard County pitching coach, former six-year big leaguer Mark Dewey, shouldn't have any problems keeping an eye on multiple young ones -- he has plenty of practice. From 2011, when he was honored by his high school alma mater: Both are enjoying life after pro careers, too. Dewey is the pitching coach with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League, and Grasmanis is the vice president of sales of Ron Son Foods. They also love to talk about their families, although Dewey has much more to discuss considering the size of his family. Grasmanis and his wife, Kerry, have a 4-year old daughter, Lani Grace. Dewey and his wife, Monique, have 12 children ranging in age from two months to 19 years old. "Five years into our marriage, we discussed how the Bible says children are a blessing of the lord, and that we should be excited about every child He gives us," Dewey said. "So far, He has given us 12." As per this years "guide", make that 13. Wow, God bless 'em. Nearing reality show territory. Tidbit -- Dewey was the pitching coach for the two Williams' boys of the Brewers in 2011, independent league signees LHP Alan and RHP Mark, both of whom have had current success in the Brewers' system. Runner up on the children scale -- Tony Diggs, now the Helena manager, and his seven, all with "A" names.

WSSP's Tim Allen continues to be the man with the mike in Maryvale: Michael Olmsted -- yeah! Hunter Morris Tom Gorzelanny Bobby Crosby

WSSP interviews with Tim Allen: Michael Gonzalez Jed Bradley Wily Peralta Khris Davis Corey Hart Discuss 2014 and beyond for Corey... Nori Aoki's translator Kosuke Inaji Ron Roenicke's Thursday press conference audio

Gameday All saw action, Shaw no AB. Davis started, one hit in two trips.

LHP Miguel De Los Santos has been optioned to AAA Nashville. He is expected to be sidelined until July with a shoulder injury, but has also been stuck with visa issues in the Dominican Republic, so he hasn't even been getting treatment in Maryvale (perhaps at the Brewers' D.R. facility?). Rotoworld: The Brewers claimed De Los Santos off waivers from the Rangers last September after he struggled with a 5.22 ERA at Double-A level. However, the left-hander has a career 13.6 K/9 rate in the minors and will be brought along slowly as he recovers from a shoulder injury. De Los Santos has a low-90s fastball and plus changeup and should have a future as a late-inning reliever. *** That was De Los Santos' final minor league option. If he is still on the 40-man roster in spring of 2014, he'll need to make the big league club out of spring training or otherwise be exposed to waivers. *** With his option to AAA, the Brewers won't need to pay a big league salary to De Los Santos. But the option also takes away the opportunity to free up a 40-man roster spot by placing him on the 60-day DL. *** You might remember these posts: ***

Thursday vs. D-Backs in Maryvale: MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp: INF Blake Davis (#94), INF Brandon Macias (#96), INF Yadiel Rivera (#90) and INF Nick Shaw (#70). Nice run of big-league bench shoulder-rubbing for Macias and Shaw in particular. Brandon can partly thank Aramis Ramirez' absence.

Brewers among those scouting Indians' LHP Scott Kazmir Tribe signed him to a minor league deal after his Latin winter season...

Wed. 3/6 -- Another interview-filled day at WSSP: Ron Roenicke Josh Stinson Burke Badenhop Tyler Thornburg Logan Schafer Kelvim Escobar

WTMJ -- Mike Fiers after Wednesday's game Mike reminds us he's older than Yovani...

All but Shaw see action, with 28-year-old newcomer Garner hitting an 8th inning go-ahead HR, Macias and Ramirez 0-for-1 apiece. Gameday

Wednesday at the Mariners' complex: MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp: OF Cole Garner (#95), INF Brandon Macias (#96), 1B Nick Ramirez (#97), and INF Nick Shaw (#70).

Love to see ths type of update. LHP Connor Whalen (stats), the undrafted 2011 signee who was released by the Crew last December, hooked up with the St. Paul Saints of the independent American Association this past January. Not sure if it was a tryout camp or not, but today it was announced he was signed by the White Sox organization. Right back to affiliated ball, excellent, good luck to the young man.

WSSP: Mike Fiers Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers

We may not always learn the nature of farmhand injuries during the regular season, but the Brewers do release injury information each spring -- here are updates, some items we knew previously, many we did not. Alphabetically (all links lead to player's Baseball Reference page, from which you can review age, draft round, etc.) Injury details via Brewers Media Relations Dept. (Media Guide) RHP Sean Albury - The "Mad Bahamian" underwent rotator cuff surgery on his pitching shoulder after his wonderful rookie season (12/27/11) and missed the 2012 campaign. SS Orlando Arcia - Missed the 2012 season with a fractured right ankle, suffering the injury while sliding into second base during an extended spring training game on 4/25. RHP Eric Arnett - Here's the MLB.com 2/7/13 article on Arnett's surgery (right knee torn ACL). Arnett will miss the 2013 regular season. 1B/3B Juan De Leon - De Leon's 2012 Dominican Summer League season start was delayed by left knee ACL surgery on 1/19/12. RHP Rodolfo Fernandez - We never did find out why the soon-to-be 23-year-old Cuban refugee's pro debut was delayed until 2013. Now we know he missed the 2012 season with a fractured right hand. RHP Brooks Hall - The 2009 4th rounder went on the disabled list on 7/26 with right elbow inflammation and missed the rest of the season. OF Mitch Haniger - On a play at the plate on 7/5, the 2012 supplemental 1st round pick suffered a partial tear of the PCL in his right knee. INF Greg Hopkins - Placed on the disabled list on 8/25 with a partially torn left quadriceps. RHP Chris Jakubauskas - in Toronto's system at the time, landed on the DL on 8/9 through the end of the regular season with right shoulder impingement. Impressed enough in the Venezuelan Winter League for the Brewers to sign him. OF Brock Kjeldgaard - Suffered a broken left foot on a foul tip in an Arizona Fall League game on 10/27. RHP Andre Lamontagne - Missed all of 2011 with right shoulder bursitis, then most of 2012 following surgery on the shoulder. Lamontagne did appear in three rehab games with Maryvale at season's end. RHP Maverick Lasker - Missed the majority of the 2012 season with two separate stints on the DL with back muscle strains. 3B/1B Sthervin Matos - Missed the majority of the 2012 season with a torn meniscus in his left knee, on the Dominican Summer League disabled list from 7/5 - 8/19. RHP Andy Moye - Placed on the Brevard County DL on 8/17 with a rotator cuff strain in his pitching shoulder and missed the rest of the season. RHP Jimmy Nelson - Nelson's disabled list stint from 7/1 - 7/27 was for a right shoulder rotator cuff strain. RHP Pedro Peguero - The big (6'6", 233) Peguero missed most of his age 19 2012 Dominican Summer League season when he underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right elbow on 1/26. He made three late-season appearances. LHP Brandol Perez - First of all, you need to re-read this detailed post from when the Brewers first signed Perez. In 2011, Perez was idle all season with a fractured pitching elbow. Still recovering from that surgery, now as a Brewer, Perez would miss all of 2012 as well. LHP Stephen Peterson - Went on the Wisconsin DL on 8/17 and underwent surgery for a right knee ACL injury. 1B Nick Ramirez - You may remember that Ramirez' 2012 campaign was delayed at the start until 5/10 (fractured right hand hamate bone). RHP Francisco Rivero - Rivero's season ended on 7/24 with a right elbow strain. OF Victor Roache - Missed the 2012 season recovering from a broken left wrist, suffered at Georgia Southern. C Tyler Roberts -- Placed on the Wisconsin DL on 7/24 with a right wrist sprain, missing the remainder of the season. OF Lance Roenicke - Late in the Timber Rattlers' postseason, Roenicke was limited to pinch-running duties because of wrist and shoulder injuries. RHP Austin Ross - After just three Brevard County starts, Ross was placed on the DL 4/21 and underwent Tommy John surgery. RHP Cody Scarpetta - Missed all of the 2012 season which included Tommy John surgery, performed at the end of May. OF Tyrone Taylor - A shoulder injury ended Taylor's rookie season after 75 scintillating Maryvale and Helena at-bats. RHP Chad Thompson - Thompson would be sidelined from 7/19 - 8/16 with a rotator cuff strain, but was then a key contributor down the stretch in the Rattlers' championship run. C Shawn Zarraga - We finally learn that Zarraga's Brevard County season was cut short by a torn ACL in his right knee.

More WSSP: Carlos Gomez Brandon Kintzler

Busy day for WSSP audio Tue. 3/5 Mark Rogers Jeff Bianchi Rickie Weeks Ron Roenicke