Jim Goulart

This is official now: These players will become minor league free agents this fall unless added to the 40-man roster or signed to a new minor league contract. Currently at: Nashville LHP Fernando Abad RHP Jason Alexander RHP Caleb Boushley RHP Luis Contreras C Payton Henry RHP Tyler Herb C Brian Navarreto Biloxi RHP Harold Chirino RHP Max Lazar 1B Ernesto Martinez (signed a new minor league deal 11/7) :) RHP Cam Robinson Wisconsin LHP Karlos Morales

For personal reasons, the season-long archived media thread had to be paused after the regular season finale. The Craig Counsell decision has merited an attempt to begin anew. *** Monday 11/6 (early reactions): Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Adam McCalvy Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): ESPN Chicago's David Kaplan Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Mark Attanasio Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: BrewerFanatic's own Tim Muma Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Vinny Rottino (go to the 02:25 minute mark) Via ESPN Wisconsin's "KBN Show" (download link)": ESPN's Jesse Rogers Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour One): Matt Carroll from "Reviewing the Brew" (go to the 05:55 minute mark) Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky (Hour Two): Jack Stern from "BrewCrewBall" (go to the 02:55 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner VIDEO via Foul Territory: Erik Kratz and the team (some NSFW language) *** Monday 11/6 (latest from the overnight hours): Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "EXPLICIT | Craig Counsell Emergency Podcast"- There are F-bombs. Lots of them. Don't say we didn't warn you." Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Wait, WHAT? Craig Counsell isn't coming back to manage the Milwaukee Brewers, but he's not going to the New York Mets as feared ... it's worse. Counsell was named the next manager of the Chicago Cubs, leaving Brewers fans puzzled and hurt. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe discuss the two ways of looking at it: Counsell turning to the Dark Side or the front office being unwilling to accommodate the best manager in franchise history. How much is an MLB manager worth, in general? Is this a sign the Brewers are heading toward a cliff? What did Mark Attanasio say about the fiasco? Who are some of the possible candidates to replace him?" Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Counsell stuns Brewers nation by going to Cubs"

VIDEO; Nearly seven-minute interview with EBJ Jr.

Photos at the link -- Jackson Chourio: "I was left with that thorn of not being able to debut this season in the Major Leagues" MLB's No. 2 prospect hit his first home run of the season in the LVBP against the Tiburones de La Guaira Manuel Acevedo Special | AVS Photo Report Jackson Chourio is one of the most interesting young pieces that Venezuelan baseball has for the future, due to the superb performance he has shown in the different categories of the Minor Leagues. The Milwaukee Brewers organization allowed the young star to play a month of regular season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) with the Águilas del Zulia. He added that one of the greatest satisfactions is that my family can see him play and it is something that fills him with pride. The young player of the Águilas del Zulia this season in the Minor Leagues saw action in the AA and AAA categories of the Milwaukee Brewers, in which he batted for an average of .282, 22 home runs, three triples, 26 doubles, 150 hits, 91 RBIs, .467 SLG and .805 OPS. The player of the rapacious team commented that so far he has not communicated with his organization in the United States to try to extend his leave, but if he does not get that extension he thinks that this time has been good and that then he will work on his physique for next year. In the duel between the Águilas del Zulia and the Tiburones de La Guaira on November 4, Jackson Chourio hit his first home run of the 2023-2024 season and thus reaches three home runs in his career in the LVBP. It is very likely that the Milwaukee organization will invite the Venezuelan player for Spring Training 2024, and in this way he will be able to take a closer look at all his qualities on the playing diamond.

Click the word "expand" above to see the full list. Some thoughts on the 12 players eligible for minor league free agency Monday: Baseball America will confirm an official list this week, we believe this is accurate. The Brewers would not have announced if any of these players already agreed to terms on a 2024 minor league contract as an extension. Several make sense as candidates, but Navarreto and Chirino already did once for 2023 Players with big league time - Abad, Alexander, Boushley, Henry, Navarreto Cam Robinson with 40-man roster time but no MLB debut The Brewers really need to restock their catching corps this offseason, with only William Contreras on the 40-man roster, no AAA catchers, and only two remaining catchers (Jeferson Quero and Nick Kahle) with experience at AA - Kahle played in four AAA games in 2022. Milwaukee already added OF Chris Roller, previously on this list, to the 40-man roster on October 23rd, a couple of weeks earlier than they had to. The fact they did not announce others at that time likely means that if anyone else is retained it will be via a new minor league deal.

Updated the initial post in this thread, replacing the 22nd oldest trade partner: Tigers (04/13/22) -- Acquired cash considerations in exchange for INF/OF Jamie Westbrook with: Tigers (11/04/23) -- Acquired RHP Blake Holub in exchange for INF/OF Mark Canha

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VIDEO: Hernandez strikes out the side in the 4th inning

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Carlos Santana was instrumental in the Brewers' second half run to the postseason, posting a 109 OPS+ after being traded to Milwaukee on July 27th. Santana is a free agent the moment the World Series ends and 2024 will be his age 38 season. William Contreras, the breakout catching star acquired last offseason in a three-way trade, posted a cryptic tweet. Could it mean the Brewers and Santana are interested in running it back for 2024? View full rumor

Translation: Néstor Corredor will pull strings to add Jackson Chourio to Zulia "I don't promise anything, but contact will be made. The procedures will be done to knock on the doors and obtain that permission..."

Sunday 10/1:Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The playoffs are starting this week and the guys looked back at a successful regular season and ahead towards a wild card matchup with the Diamondbacks and where this Craigtember ranks in the pantheon." Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "The Brewers are NL Central champions and draw the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the MLB playoffs. What do we need to know about Arizona and its 1-2 starting-pitching punch? Journal Sentinel reporter Curt Hogg and host JR Radcliffe talk about the notable similarities between the two teams, the playoff roster, the future of Craig Counsell (especially with the Mets managerial job opening), a magical final week that included a champagne celebration and The Caleb Boushley Game. Then, JR is joined by bullpen coach Jim Henderson (1:05:00 hour/minute mark), a former Brewers closer himself who has overseen an impressive unit this season." *** Postgame Shows for Brewers 4-0 regular-season-ending victory over the Cubs --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jeff Cirillo is the guestLocked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Its on to Wild Card week for the Brewers" Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts

Saturday 9/30: Postgame Shows for Brewers 10-6 loss to the Cubs --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo: - Jeff Cirillo is the guest Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts

RHP Caleb Boushley, on the 40-man roster, removed from the initial post in this thread.

A reminder that Mudcats Manager Victor Estevez earned a prestigious managing gig this winter. Pretty sure we'll quickly discover other connections soon. Biloxi reliever on his way to Venezuela:

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Friday 9/29: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Adam McCalvy Via 97.3's "Steve Czaban Show": Paul Wagner (go to the 38:00 minute mark) Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Vinny Rottino (go to the 01:03:45 hour/minute mark) Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Rick Schlesinger Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "CrewTober next for the Brewers" *** Postgame Shows for the 4-3 win over the Cubs -- WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jeff Cirillo is the guest Via 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts

Wednesday 9/27: Via the Brewers Unfiltered Podcast - Sophia Minnaert, Adam McCalvy, Tim Dillard: "It’s official: the Brewers are NL Central champions! This week, the gang breaks down all the action from Tuesday’s clinch and discusses the final week of games. Plus, Brian Anderson (the broadcaster) joins the pod to preview the upcoming postseason and talk about life behind the mic." VIDEO via MLB Network's "High Heat": GM Matt Arnold Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": Jeff Levering Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Jen, Gabe and Chewy (download link)": Sophia Minnaert Via 97.3's "The Steve Czaban Show": Jeff Levering (go to the 2:10 minute mark) Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner (go to the 27:50 minute mark) Postgame Shows for the 3-2 win over St. Louis --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Craig Coshun is the guestVia 97.3's Baseball Postgame Show - Tim Allen hosts Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "The Brewers are priming for post season" *** Thursday 9/28: Via WTMJ's "Brewers 360": GM Matt Arnold Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Matt Carroll from "Reviewing the Brew" (go to the 33:10 minute mark) Via "Brewers Babes" Podcast (some NSFW, language): "The babes are joined by John and Paul of "Another Brewers Podcast" to talk about our 2023 NL Central Champs, how they clinched the division and what they need going into the postseason. Lisa tells us about her trip to Florida to see the Rays and the Marlins, we talk about which players have made a difference over the last several weeks and determine our 2023 Outfield Sausage Race Winner using the Brewers Babes Sausage Race Bracket." Postgame Show for the 3-0 whitewash of the Cardinals --WTMJ with Dom Cotroneo - Jeff Cirillo is the guest