Jim Goulart

Nice job, Brad Fischer -- no plays at the plate with Yovani Gallardo, thanks. He's following instructions from Ken Macha, no plays at the plate for anyone, position players included, this spring. Of course Bill Hall with a double play grounder to counter that tactic.

Very detailed first part of a series of articles by Baseball America on the Dominican Summer League -- interesting stuff.

OF Brendan Katin is now 0-for-6 this spring (four K's). It should be noted that utilityman Jason Bourgeois (broken finger) made his spring debut on Tuesday. He's officially still in big league camp.

Apparently until someone mentions it http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif. Interestingly, a Mike Lamb at second base sighting...

According to MLB.com, today's game is a WTMJ broadcast with Bob and Cory - Gameday Audio Link for MLB Subscribers (audio will also archive) Box Score / Gameday Link Media Notes Link includes the following -- ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon (subject to change) is RHP Carlos Villanueva, RHP David Riske and LHP Mitch Stetter. MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp is INF Brent Brewer (#96), INF Adam Heether (#88), OF Brendan Katin (#97), OF Adam Stern (#90), RHP Steve Bray (#75), RHP David Johnson (#98) and RHP Juan Sandoval (#89). LINEUP: Rickie Weeks 2B Craig Counsell 3B J.J. Hardy SS Prince Fielder 1B Corey Hart RF Mike Cameron CF Brad Nelson LF Jason Kendall C Jeff Suppan RHP

From Buck Rogers, Huntsville GM, to the Stars' fans: All Milwaukee Brewers teams will all wear pants with 28 inch inseams. A lot of teams allow the players to wear their pant legs up or down, and if you watch SportsCenter you'll see some of those pant legs that have gotten stylish, i.e., baggy. Congratulations to the Brewers for bringing back the traditional look that will have their teams looking like baseball players again.

More Spring Training Audio Interviews: WSSP: Doug Melvin Yovani Gallardo Tony Gwynn, Jr. Angel Salome Mike Rivera Prince Fielder Associated Press Writer Colin Fly

Just another benefit for you locals -- hopefully MiLB.com finds a way to get these archived on their site as well: Time Warner Cable Sports32 & Timber Rattlers Announce TV Schedule

The Brewers' own video interview page now includes Melvin, Gallardo, Hart, Hardy, Fielder, Hoffman, and Macha.

Journal-Sentinel update on the options of LHP's R.J. Swindle and Chase Wright to AAA Nashville We believe this was Wright's last option, so the Brewers won't have the same luxury in spring 2010; Swindle appears to have another option for 2010.

You read articles like this one on 2008 27th round pick Austin Adams (drafted as a shortstop but now throwing 98 MPH on the mound), and you really wish the draft-and-follow process was still in place.

As far as we know, Rogers is still expected to spend the first month or two of the season at extended spring training in Maryvale. Maybe that has changed, but this option assignent has nothing to do with that. As far as the assignment of the option goes, keep in mind that because he (and Alex Periard and others) are on the 40-man but won't be on the 25-man roster, these announced assignments are made. And yes, when Rogers makes his 2009 debut, it will almost surely be in Brevard.

As far as we know, Rogers is still expected to spend the first month or two of the season at extended spring training in Maryvale. Maybe that has changed, but this option assignent has nothing to do with that. As far as the assignment of the option goes, keep in mind that because he (and Alex Periard and others) are on the 40-man but won't be on the 25-man roster, these announced assignments are made. And yes, when Rogers makes his 2009 debut, it will almost surely be in Brevard.

As far as we know, Rogers is still expected to spend the first month or two of the season at extended spring training in Maryvale. Maybe that has changed, but this option assignent has nothing to do with that. As far as the assignment of the option goes, keep in mind that because he (and Alex Periard and others) are on the 40-man but won't be on the 25-man roster, these announced assignments are made. And yes, when Rogers makes his 2009 debut, it will almost surely be in Brevard.

ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon (subject to change) are RHP Todd Coffey, LHP R.J. Swindle and LHP Chase Wright. MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp are OF Logan Schafer (#89), RHP Mike Burns (#99), RHP Matt Ginter (#92) and RHP Ryan Houston (#98). We have reported on today's camp transactions in the Major League Forum.

SUNDAY'S TRANSACTIONS: Optioned RHP Tim Dillard and RHP Nick Green to Triple-A Nashville.....optioned RHP Omar Aguilar and RHP Alex Periard to Double-A Huntsville.....optioned RHP Mark Rogers to Class-A Brevard County.....optioned RHP Cody Scarpetta to Class-A Wisconsin. Tim Dillard could find a home on half the teams in the major leagues right now. How many times did he surprise us with 93-94 MPH cheese to offset his sinker? Fantastic resource in AAA, tough break for Tim, who actually can be optioned again in 2010 if need be. Omar Aguilar back to AA Huntsville? Remains to be seen how much of a "paper move" that is, as many have him penciled in as Nashville's closer in 2009. Cody Scarpetta, sent to minor league camp earlier last week, has the first of his four (not three, special case) options become official.

The Brewers' own video interview page now includes Mat Gamel and Mark DiFelice.

No traditional radio today, but Brian and Bill are at Gameday Audio Link for MLB Subscribers (audio will also archive) Box Score / Gameday Link Media Notes Link (updated closer to game time) Feel free to post lineups when known.

OF's Brent Krause and Logan Schafer, and IF Michael Garciaparra each 0-for-1 on Saturday. Formal minor league spring trining games begin on Friday the 20th. We'll get a few reports on those.

So who is Brewer left fielder Brent Krause, you ask? From last summer's minor league transaction thread ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon (subject to change) is RHP David Riske, LHP Mitch Stetter, LHP Sam Narron and RHP Nick Green. MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team today from minor-league camp is INF Michael Garciaparra (#90), OF Brent Krause (#98), OF Logan Schafer (#89) and OF Adam Stern (#88).

It's a battle of prized fantasy lefty's today. Listen to Bob and Cory on WTMJ Gameday Audio Link for MLB Subscribers (audio will also archive) Box Score / Gameday Link Media Notes Link (updated closer to game time) Feel free to post lineups when known.

Spring Training Audio Interviews: WSSP: Manny Parra Braden Looper Dave Bush Carlos Villanueva Willie Randolph Brad Nelson Mitch Stetter Todd Coffey David Riske Chris Duffy Mike Lamb 540 ESPN has links to the sometimes twice daily, at least once, Tom Haudricourt interviews at their audio vault. The Brewers' own video interview page includes Casey McGehee.

Wow, so many of us love Chris Dennis' young power bat, I have to admit I'm shocked he wasn't part of the pre-minor league spring training mini-camp, and that he's among the many farmhands who have to report this weekend. Link while active, text follows: Brewers make plans for Dennis Villanova (Canada) high school grad to play for Class A affiliate Windsor Star Local baseball prospect Chris Dennis flies out for Phoenix today but he's really hoping to land in Wisconsin. A 13th-round draft choice of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007, Dennis will take part in the club's minor league spring training camp which opens Saturday. If all goes well, he hopes to be assigned to a Class A affiliate of the Brewers in Wisconsin. "That's where they're projecting me to be," the 20-year-old right-fielder said. "Hopefully, that's the way it works out." In his first full season at the pro level, Dennis had seven doubles, two triples, 12 homers and 40 RBIs for a rookie ball team in Montana in 2008. "They like my power potential," he said. "Hitting is really the main part of my game." Drafted as a catcher who helped Canada earn a bronze medal at the world juniors in 2006, the Brewers moved him to outfield. "It's coming around," he said of the position switch. "I was definitely a little bit uncomfortable my first year but I'm happy with the way things are progressing." WORKING HARD A Villanova grad, Dennis played 70 games with the Helena Brewers in 2008 and admits he hit a wall physically and mentally at one point during the season. "Going into this season, I'm trying to put myself in the best position possible to avoid that," he said. "I've been working hard at getting my body in shape." If he makes the Wisconsin club, his 2009 season opens April 9. Photo by Scott Webster, Windsor Star http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/idl/wist/20090313/135138-44508.jpg?size=l

Gameday Audio Link for MLB Subscribers (Brian and Bill, audio will also archive) Box Score / Gameday Link Media Notes Link includes: ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon (subject to change) is RHP Carlos Villanueva, RHP Todd Coffey, RHP Eduardo Morlan and LHP Chris Narveson. 2B Rickie Weeks 3B Craig Counsell SS J.J. Hardy 1B Prince Fielder RF Corey Hart LF Brad Nelson CF Chris Duffy C Jason Kendall RHP Jeff Suppan

From Adam McCalvy's blog post: Mike Cameron has been shut down for at least a few days with a ribcage injury. Cameron tweaked a muscle between his ribs, near his left armpit, during relay drills on Wednesday. He said he suffered a similar injury during 2007 Spring Training with the Padres and it sidelined him a month. He's hoping that he caught this one early enough to limit his downtime. On a related note: WSSP Audio Interview with Chris Duffy