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Dominican box -- Jinxed Jean Segura's recent run of clean defense, as a 5th inning miscue (10th in 35 games) led to five unearned runs and his team's loss. A 1-for-4 day at the plate... Estrellas Bottom of the 5th Leandro Castro grounds out, shortstop Jean Segura to first baseman Rhyne Hughes. Eliezer Mesa bunt grounds out, third baseman Hanser Alberto to first baseman Rhyne Hughes. Juan Diaz singles on a ground ball to third baseman Hanser Alberto. Jhonatan Arias reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Jean Segura. Juan Diaz to 3rd. Felix Pie singles on a ground ball to center fielder Moises Sierra. Juan Diaz scores. Jhonatan Arias to 2nd. Alex Valdez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Hanser Alberto. Jhonatan Arias to 3rd. Felix Pie to 2nd. Defensive Substitution: Wilson Valdez replaces third baseman Hanser Alberto, batting 8th, playing third base. Junior Lake hits a grand slam (5) to left field. Jhonatan Arias scores. Felix Pie scores. Alex Valdez scores. Brad Snyder flies out to center fielder Moises Sierra. *** Dominican box -- It had been nearly a month since RHP Jairo Asencio gave up a run, but he made up for that in a wild, rough outing, his 24th appearance in an otherwise strong winter -- if not for Ramon Troncoso bailing him out, it could have been a five-run inning, as it was, it was three. Escogido Bottom of the 9th Pitching Change: Jairo Asencio replaces Jose Diaz. Wilkin Castillo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Eugenio Velez. Eury Perez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Constanza. Wilkin Castillo to 3rd. Eury Perez out at 2nd, center fielder Jose Constanza to second baseman Jose Ramirez. With Ramon Santiago batting, wild pitch by Jairo Asencio, Wilkin Castillo scores. Ramon Santiago walks. With Carlos Santana batting, Ramon Santiago steals (5) 2nd base. Carlos Santana walks. Mauro Gomez flies out to center fielder Jose Constanza. Ramon Santiago to 3rd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Willy Aybar replaces Pedro Florimon. Willy Aybar walks. Carlos Santana to 2nd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Abraham Almonte replaces Willy Aybar. Melky Mesa singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jose Constanza. Ramon Santiago scores. Carlos Santana scores. Abraham Almonte to 3rd. Pitching Change: Ramon Troncoso replaces Jairo Asencio. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Victor Mendez replaces Ryan Flaherty. Victor Mendez walks. Melky Mesa to 2nd. Fernando Tatis grounds out, third baseman Eduardo Nunez to first baseman Mike McDade *** Puerto Rico box -- Catcher Emmanuel Quiles singled in his lone at-bat, now 2-for-11 in his limited, "hey youngster, we'll sneak you in once in a while" winter season. *** Puerto Rico box -- Catcher Martin Maldonado was the designated hitter in game one of his club's doubleheader (completion of December 5th's suspended game), singled in four trips, scored a run. *** Puerto Rico box -- Maldonado had an RBI groundout in an 0-for-2 Game Two in which he also walked and was HBP. The Brewers must cringe every time they see "HBP" in these boxes. Maldonado also committed his first winter error, on a throw. Machete's line is .306/.400/.468 in 62 AB's.

Dominican box -- SS Jean Segura, batting 2nd, doubled, singled, walked, laid down a successful sacrifice, stole his 11th base in 14 attempts, scored three runs, and continued a nice run as of late of clean defense. Other than that, not too much... *** Dominican box -- In another quick (four hours, 21 minutes) game, reliever Fautino De Los Santos (George Kottaras trade, 40-man roster, no options remaining) tossed a perfect inning. He walked the leadoff man in a second frame, was removed, and was not charged with a run, earned or unearned, although the inning took a wild turn or two. Aguilas Top of the 6th Pitching Change: Fautino De Los Santos replaces Daniel Cabrera. Hector Luna grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Mauro Gomez. Wilin Rosario called out on strikes. Manny Ramirez grounds out, pitcher Fautino De Los Santos to first baseman Mauro Gomez. Aguilas Top of the 7th Defensive Substitution: Jackson Williams replaces Willy Aybar, batting 9th, playing catcher. Efren Navarro walks. Pitching Change: Armando Rodriguez replaces Fautino De Los Santos. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Gilberto Mejia replaces Efren Navarro. With Juan Carlos Perez batting, Gilberto Mejia steals (4) 2nd base. Juan Carlos Perez pops out to third baseman Fernando Tatis in foul territory. With Juan Lagares batting, Gilberto Mejia steals (5) 3rd base. Gilberto Mejia out at home, catcher Jackson Williams to pitcher Armando Rodriguez. Juan Lagares singles on a ground ball to center fielder Melky Mesa. Pitching Change: Ramon Garcia replaces Armando Rodriguez. Jonathan Villar walks. Juan Lagares to 2nd. With Elian Herrera batting, wild pitch by Ramon Garcia, Juan Lagares to 3rd. Jonathan Villar to 2nd. Ramon Garcia intentionally walks Elian Herrera. Pitching Change: Santos Rodriguez replaces Ramon Garcia. Rafael Ynoa reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Fernando Tatis. Juan Lagares scores. Jonathan Villar scores. Elian Herrera to 2nd. Hector Luna grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Mauro Gomez *** Dominican box -- RHP Johnnie Lowe made his 2nd winter appearance, surrendering a home run to Jerad Head, a 30-year-old outfielder who saw brief big league time with Cleveland in 2011 and played in the Tigers system last year. Estrellas Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Johnnie Lowe replaces Carlos Perez. Junior Lake grounds out, shortstop Erick Aybar to first baseman Juan Miranda. Brad Snyder strikes out swinging. Jerad Head homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Nelson Perez walks. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Ronny Rodriguez replaces Nelson Perez. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ed Rogers replaces Leandro Castro. Ed Rogers grounds into a force out, shortstop Erick Aybar to second baseman Anderson Hernandez. Ronny Rodriguez out at 2nd *** Puerto Rico box -- Looks like SS Yadiel Rivera is going to see extra playing time down the stretch. Batting 9th, he singled in four trips fanning twice (now 5-for-18, 0 BB's, six K's). In the same game, Martin Maldonado was back behind the plate (nobody ran, naturally). Maldy kept his winter OBP above .400 with a 1-for-4 day with a walk. *** Venezuelan box -- RHP Arcenio Leon (40-man roster, one option remaining) didn't get through his inning, allowing one run. Margarita Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Adys Portillo. Edgar Duran doubles (6) on a fly ball to left fielder Felix Perez. Dave Sappelt singles on a ground ball to right fielder Darin Mastroianni. Edgar Duran scores. Cesar Hernandez called out on strikes. Frank Diaz grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Ernesto Mejia. Dave Sappelt to 2nd. Pitching Change: Vidal Nuno replaces Arcenio Leon. Matt Clark grounds out, first baseman Ernesto Mejia to pitcher Vidal Nuno.

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Dominican box -- SS Jean Segura singled twice in five AB's, and stole his 10th base in 13 tries. *** Dominican box -- RHP Frankie De La Cruz pitched 1.2 innings of scoreless relief, but was fortunate to have his teammate strand three of his baserunners -- Aguilas Bottom of the 5th Pitching Change: Frankie De La Cruz replaces Evan MacLane. Joaquin Arias grounds out, third baseman Miguel Sano to first baseman Ed Rogers. Hector Luna walks. With Manny Ramirez batting, wild pitch by Frankie De La Cruz, Hector Luna to 2nd. Manny Ramirez flies out to right fielder Nelson Perez. Hector Luna to 3rd. Miguel Tejada flies out to left fielder Brad Snyder. Aguilas Bottom of the 6th Erick Almonte grounds out, second baseman Argenis Reyes to first baseman Ed Rogers. Francisco Pena grounds out, third baseman Miguel Sano to first baseman Ed Rogers. Juan Carlos Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jerad Head. Juan Lagares singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brad Snyder. Juan Carlos Perez to 3rd. Elian Herrera walks. Juan Lagares to 2nd. Pitching Change: Wirfin Obispo replaces Frankie De La Cruz. Joaquin Arias grounds out, second baseman Argenis Reyes to first baseman Ed Rogers. *** Puerto Rico box -- Martin Maldonado continues to play clean defense during his occasional first base stints; 1-for-3 here with a single and HBP. *** Puerto Rico box-- SS Yadiel Rivera wasn't in the starting lineup, but entered early after a teammate injury, and contributed an RBI single in a 1-for-3 day. *** Venezuela box -- Catcher Anderson De La Rosa, signed by the Brewers as a 19-year-old in August of 2003, singled in three AB's. He had one passed ball, and Elvis Andrus successfully stole a base against him.

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12/13 WTMJ Brewers Weekly Dan O'Donnell is joined by Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks, where they talk about how he's prepping this off-season for upcoming season and what he might be getting some members of his family for Christmas. Dan also talks to Brewers minor league pitcher Johnny Hellweg about how he found out he was traded to Milwaukee in the Zack Greinke trade, his recent hunting trip with other Brewers and how his ultimate goal is to be a part of the Brewers starting rotation.

Did you read Adam McCalvy from Wednesday? Brewers eyeing Segura's heavy winter workload *** FYI -- final regular season dates for the winter leagues: Dominican Republic - 12/21 Puerto Rico and Venezuela - 12/30 *** Dominican box -- SS Jean Segura was 0-for-5, and his .316 (.791 OPS) is nice, but not the gaudy potential league MVP numbers of just a week ago. *** Dominican box -- Spring training invitee RHP Jairo Asencio continued his All-Star winter, making his 22nd appearance. He stranded two inherited runners, and followed up with a perfect full inning: Licey Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Fernando Abad replaces Osiris Matos. Juan Francisco singles on a ground ball to shortstop Eduardo Nunez. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Arismendy Alcantara replaces Juan Francisco. Pitching Change: Jose Diaz replaces Fernando Abad. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jhonatan Solano replaces Ronny Paulino. Jhonatan Solano out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Diory Hernandez to first baseman Mike McDade. Arismendy Alcantara to 2nd. Donell Linares walks. Pitching Change: Jairo Asencio replaces Jose Diaz. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Brian Cavazos-Galvez replaces Donell Linares. With Jordany Valdespin batting, wild pitch by Jairo Asencio, Arismendy Alcantara to 3rd. Brian Cavazos-Galvez to 2nd. Jordany Valdespin strikes out swinging. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Christian Marrero replaces Yordany Ramirez. Christian Marrero grounds out softly, catcher Steven Lerud to first baseman Mike McDade. Licey Bottom of the 9th Engel Beltre flies out to left fielder Eugenio Velez. Anderson Hernandez strikes out swinging. Erick Aybar pops out to second baseman Jose Ramirez *** Puerto Rico box -- SS Yadiel Rivera got a rare start and had an RBI double in four AB's. 23-year-old catcher Emmanuel Quiles grounded out as a pinch-hitter. *** Venezuelan box -- Catcher Anderson De La Rosa started, no baserunner action defensively, was 0-for-3 (HBP, R). *** Now, going all the way back to November 4th. Look, we know that these Latin teams aren't always patient with poor performers, and sometimes will send them home unceremoniously. But can't help but wonder about prized Greinke return acquisition RHP Ariel Pena's Domincan stint of three games (game logs here). After his seven post-trade Huntsville starts proved disappointing (7.24 ERA), this abrupt winter ending should have us keeping close watch on Pena this spring. The Brewers have been forthcoming with some winter injury news (SS Hector Gomez' severe groin injury), so it's possible Pena just had a nagging situation that prompted the quick end to his winter ball season.

Puerto Rico box -- Martin Maldonado threw out the only baserunner attempting to steal - he's been predictably awesome in that regard again this winter - and walked in an 0-for-3 day. *** Venezuela box -- 40-man roster RHP Arcenio Leon (waiver claim via Houston, one option remaining) continued to "un-impress" and follow his career norms with bases on balls. Much more excited to see non-roster Dominican RHP Jairo Asencio this spring, and that's not just based on their winters. By the way, this 12-inning game took four hours, 56 minutes to play. Fun. Magallanes Top of the 10th Defensive Substitution: Sandy Leon replaces Freddy Parejo, batting 8th, playing catcher. Darwin Perez strikes out swinging. Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Vidal Nuno. Elvis Andrus walks. Jose Altuve strikes out swinging. With Mario Lisson batting, Elvis Andrus steals (1) 2nd base. Mario Lisson walks. Pitching Change: Marcos Tabata replaces Arcenio Leon. Francisco Cervelli lines out to right fielder Darin Mastroianni. *** RHP Chris Jakubauskas tweets about his final day in Venezuela. Here's his timeline from last night for additional tweet goodbyes. Venezuela box -- Jakubauskas finished up his Latin stint with a nice five-inning effort, review both the box line and the recap detail via the link just above.

Puerto Rico box -- Martin Maldonado was back behind the plate (1 SB, 1 CS) and he was again productive at the plate (single, two walks). Maldonado has posted a .973 OPS after 13 PWL games. In that same game, young SS Yadiel Rivera made a pinch-run appearance. *** Over 12,000 Venezuelan fans watched the Dominican / Venezuelan Winter League All-Star Game. Jean Segura got the start at third base for the Dominican squad before sliding back over to shortstop (Hanley Ramirez started). Segura had an RBI single in four trips in the 8-2 Dominican win. Dominican RHP Jairo Asencio earned a hold with a perfect 6th inning -- LVBP All-Stars Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Jairo Asencio replaces Manauris Baez. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Alex Cabrera replaces Luis Jimenez. Defensive Substitution: Marcell Ozuna replaces right fielder Moises Sierra, batting 7th, playing right field. Alex Cabrera strikes out swinging. Eliezer Alfonzo grounds out, third baseman Luis Jimenez to first baseman Alex Valdez. Carlos Rivero lines out to shortstop Jean Segura. Look for the 28-year-old Asencio this spring, he has an invite to big league camp.

WTMJ - Brewers beat writer Tom Haudricourt joins The Freak & The Geek to discuss where the Brewers may look in free agency and if Ryan Dempster is a possibility

The Brewers absolutely love Estrada in his starting role, I think you need to swap he and Fiers in your scenario.

12/10/12: Brewers GM Doug Melvin on the WSSP Rupena's Hot Stove Show Doug Melvin joins Tim and Sparky to discuss the team's offseason plans. Doug talks Zack Greinke signing with the Dodgers; the young crop of pitchers; and what will become of Mat Gamel? Here's the full show

Not exactly offseason audio as this thread seeks, but stumbled upon these "Minor League Stories" which were taped during 2012. Each of these YouTube videos is just a shade over two or three minutes. Any reference to the Arizona Summer Rookie League is always worth a listen. Catcher (finished up 2012 with Huntsville) LHP Will West (split 2012 between Wisconsin and Helena) 2B Scooter Gennett

Sunday: Venezuela box -- Catcher Anderson De La Rosa 1-for-3, RBI, CS *** Venezuela box -- RHP Arcenio Leon nets a hold despite his wildness costing a run, this 40-man roster member has an option remaining: Margarita Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Dwayne Pollok. Alberto Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Frank Diaz singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jose Flores. With Matt Clark batting, wild pitch by Arcenio Leon, Frank Diaz to 2nd. With Matt Clark batting, wild pitch by Arcenio Leon, Frank Diaz to 3rd. Matt Clark grounds out, first baseman Ernesto Mejia to second baseman Jose Flores to first baseman Ernesto Mejia. Frank Diaz scores. Javier Brito grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Ernesto Mejia. *** Dominican box -- RHP Frankie De La Cruz tosses two scoreless (1 H, 2 BB, 0 K): Licey Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Frankie De La Cruz replaces Miguel Fermin. Juan Francisco lines out to center fielder Eliezer Mesa. Donell Linares walks. Ronny Paulino grounds out, third baseman Miguel Sano to first baseman Jerad Head. Donell Linares to 2nd. Yordany Ramirez grounds out, pitcher Frankie De La Cruz to first baseman Jerad Head. Licey Bottom of the 7th Luis Terrero walks. Jordany Valdespin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Eliezer Mesa. Luis Terrero to 3rd. Anderson Hernandez pops out to shortstop Michael Martinez. With Erick Aybar batting, Luis Terrero caught stealing home, catcher Jhonatan Arias to shortstop Michael Martinez to catcher Jhonatan Arias, Jordany Valdespin to 2nd. Erick Aybar pops out to third baseman Miguel Sano in foul territory *** Dominican box -- Bounceback for SS Jean Segura, 2-for-5 with triple and RBI. In the same game, RHP Jairo Asencio stranded an inherited runner and lowered his ERA to 1.69. (Segura singled vs. Asencio.) Gigantes Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Jose Diaz replaces Arquimedes Caminero. Marcell Ozuna singles on a ground ball to left fielder Esteban German. Leury Garcia singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ricardo Nanita. Marcell Ozuna scores. Leury Garcia to 2nd. Fielding error by right fielder Ricardo Nanita. Moises Sierra grounds out, second baseman Jose Ramirez to first baseman Mike McDade. Leury Garcia to 3rd. Rene Rivera out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Esteban German. Leury Garcia scores. Wilson Valdez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Ozzie Chavez. Pitching Change: Jairo Asencio replaces Jose Diaz. Alexi Casilla grounds out, shortstop Ozzie Chavez to first baseman Mike McDade. Gigantes Top of the 9th Hanser Alberto grounds out, shortstop Ozzie Chavez to first baseman Mike McDade. Jean Segura singles on a ground ball to shortstop Ozzie Chavez. Jean Segura advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ozzie Chavez. Defensive Substitution: Danilo Sanchez replaces catcher Damaso Espino, batting 8th, playing catcher. Nelson Cruz pops out to first baseman Mike McDade. Marcell Ozuna grounds out, third baseman Diory Hernandez to first baseman Mike McDade.

Dominican box -- Mini-slump for Jean Segura, 0-for-4 with an error - 9th error in 30 DWL games, that ratio won't fly at the big league level in 2013. Even after a 2-for-17 stretch, Segura's bat is only "down" to .325. In the same game, catcher Dayton Buller made his first appearance in over two weeks (11/24), fanned twice, walked once, one stolen base against he and Cubs pitcher Michael Bowden. *** Dominican box -- RHP Fautino De Los Santos earned a hold and stranded an inherited runner, but had troubles of his own, thanks to the Mets' Jordany Valdespin. De Los Santos needs to make the 25-man roster in April or be exposed to waivers. Nashville Manager Mike Guerrero ejected from this one (that's at least two). Licey Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Ramon Garcia replaces Kris Johnson. Erick Aybar walks. Hanley Ramirez called out on strikes. Juan Francisco flies out to left fielder Abraham Almonte. Pitching Change: Fautino De Los Santos replaces Ramon Garcia. With Donell Linares batting, passed ball by Wilkin Castillo, Erick Aybar to 2nd. Donell Linares grounds out, third baseman Willy Aybar to first baseman Mauro Gomez. Licey Bottom of the 7th Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Christian Marrero replaces Brian Cavazos-Galvez. Christian Marrero hit by pitch. Jordany Valdespin homers (3) on a fly ball to right field. Christian Marrero scores. Christian Bethancourt flies out to center fielder Starling Marte. Yordany Ramirez flies out to center fielder Starling Marte. Anderson Hernandez grounds out, shortstop Pedro Florimon to first baseman Mauro Gomez. *** Venezuelan box Newcomer Chris Jakubauskas made his 9th appearance and 8th start. So yes, the current Nashville resident was tweeting his Brewers signing from Venezuela. Just prior to his signing, he had a seven-inning outing that was his best of the winter. Click on his linked name to review all his winter outings thus far. For detail on this start, click on this play-by-play game recap.

Two mini-tidbits from GM Buck Rogers: The Stars will open the 2013 season with an exhibition game against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. All the details will be forthcoming. The Stars coaching staff will be announced by the Brewers later this month.

Similar to Nashville, the ballpark situation in Huntsville is a point of frustration for the Brewers -- Doug Melvin's quote via Adam McCalvy: "The problem (Nashville) is, there's nothing ever open. Everybody gets locked in," Melvin said. "It's the same at [Double-A] Huntsville." Our friend Mark McCarter of the Huntsville Times sat down with Stars' owner Miles Prentice, here's their Q&A documented -- as insightful as it is, it doesn't seem very hopeful, does it? The new Pensacola ballpark (the Reds moved there from Carolina) would have been sweet. For history buffs, here's a separate link to the mega-thread on the Huntsville ownership and ballpark situation that began with Gord Ash's blunt comments back in July 2009.

Youngsters (and Puerto Rican League teammates) SS Yadiel Rivera and C Emmanuel Quiles continue to see late-game limited action. Rivera singled in his lone at-bat, Quiles flied out. *** Martin Maldonado saw action at first base and behind the plate. He singled in five trips. From Maldy's game, I still miss Indians' RHP Rob Bryson (Sabathia trade), who is entering his 7th season in pro ball and will be a minor league free agent in 2014 unless Cleveland adds him to their 40-man roster. How he spent his age 24 season in 2012 still at AA baffles me. Look at the stat lines at his linked name just above. 363 K's in 281 career innings, just 206 hits allowed in those 281 innings. 120 walks reasonable enough to maintain a 1.16 career WHIP. Shoulder troubles seem long ago (2008), broken foot delayed the start to his 2011 season (spotlight article). Bryson was on multiple "Rule 5 watch" lists this year and last, but hasn't been chosen. Oh, this winter in Puerto Rico? 11 scoreless innings, four hits allowed, 15 K's. *** How's a top of a Venezuelan batting order of Elvis Andrus, Jose Altuve, and Pablo Sandoval? This box score includes that and a winter league debut of 35-year-old "retired" OF Jay Gibbons, who is technically still Brewers property.

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