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Translated article related to the Manager Victor Estevez news two posts above, photos at the link, as we see how the Mudcats Manager spent his All-Star break: Estévez: "I assume this commitment with great responsibility" SANTO DOMINGO - In his official presentation as the new manager of the Leones del Escogido, Victor Estevez, stated that his goal is to lead the scarlet team to the crown of champions. "My expectations are very high and they are very firm. I have the faith that we can achieve it and that we are prepared to compete and obtain the 17th cup for the Escogido," said Estévez. The new scarlet foreman thanked God for the opportunity received, as well as the Board and Operations management for trusting him to lead the club. "This is a very big commitment that I assume with a lot of responsibility and character," he said. The 34-year-old strategist pointed out that, to achieve the championship, communication will be very important for all team members to point towards the direction of returning the Escogido towards excellence. "I'm a big believer in staying connected. Big teams that have championship culture are the ones that stay connected to engagement. To achieve great things you have to make sacrifices," he said. Estevez said that he is already talking with the Escogido players, both native and veteran, and that he will remain in constant communication with them. Estevez also explained that from day one he will work on the culture of the players and on the identification with the Escogido badge. "I am a faithful believer in unity. That's what brings passion to teams. I will let the players know that we have to show the passion we have for the uniform, to win the crown. I will instill in them the commitment and responsibility of representing this organization," he said. "This is going to create a healthy environment in the dressing room. If we have it, this will be transmitted to the pitch and we will give our best," he added. Bonetti and Rojas speak At the main table, Estevez was joined by José Miguel Bonetti Du-Breil and Fernando Armenteros, members of the Board of Directors of the Escogido Baseball Club, as well as Director of Operations Jaylon Pimentel and Operations Assistant Angel "Aroboy" Santana. General Manager Luis Rojas was via Zoom from New York City. Estévez's father, Don Víctor Estévez, his mother, Mrs. Lidia Cruz, his wife, Marcia Rodríguez and his daughter Mariel Estévez accompanied the helmsman in the presentation (their photos at the link above). "I am a faithful believer in what youth is. That dynamism, that hunger and that desire to win we have achieved with Estévez. We are very happy with him and the step we are taking is the new stage of what will be the Escogido, young and with a reformulated coaching staff, "said Bonetti Du-Breil before giving him an official shirt of the Escogido with the number 90. For his part, Rojas explained that Estevez stood out among the candidates interviewed by El Escogido by impressing with his knowledge of the game and the Dominican autumn-winter circuit. "He's a great student of the game, a growing mind and someone who works collaboratively, which is very healthy for the clubhouse. It was what we were looking for. It combines youth, energy and knowledge. The players are going to identify with him and he will lead us to the crown," Rojas said. About Víctor Estévez He was born on September 8, 1988 in the city of Santo Domingo. He played professionally in the minor leagues for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2007 to 2010, playing as an infielder. He is currently in his second year as the manager of the Carolina Mudcats, Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. With the Brewers organization he has 10 years of service, including managing the Brewers team in the Dominican Summer League from 2016 to 2021. As for fall-winter baseball, Estévez coached the Vaqueros de Montería of the Colombian Professional Baseball League in the 2021-22 tournament, guiding the team to the final series. In the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League, Estevez served as quality control coach for the Águilas Cibaeñas in the 2022-23 season. Prior to that, he was part of the Escogido family, serving as the Lions' first and infielder coach in 2020-21.

Not the most convenient online viewing mechanism but simple enough. The Rick Sweet feature begins on Page 8 of the program:

Jackson had committed to the University of Missouri, he'll forego that to join the Crew. As for the limited season: Back after losing two years to injury, Jackson sports a 95 mph fastball. He has been limited to 14 innings (with 20 strikeouts) by blisters. “His arm has held up great. That was the scouts’ and everybody’s main concern,” said Razo. “It’s been his finger. We got him healthy about a week ago. When he’s out there we’ve got a chance to beat anybody. We’re excited we should have him for the postseason push.” *** Thanks to poster JDBrewCrew for first bringing the Hunt and Jackson signings to our attention!

Wednesday 7/12:Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Brewers All Star Recap and a Wrap of MLB Draft Picks with Dan Zielinski from BaseballProspectJournal.com (at the 15:15 minute mark)Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Paul Wagner

3rd year (1st stateside) 19-year-old Dominican native MiLB Player Page

2022 Mudcat and Timber Rattler coming back from Tommy John MiLB Player Page

Still 17 for another month, 2nd year Mexico native has been very good in first stateside season: MiLB Player Page

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From the article: Bottom line for the Reds, it would seem, is that what they do with the one-game lead as they head into their final 71 games of the season is up to them – and maybe general manager Nick Krall as much as any of them. “I don’t know which teams are going to sell and which are going to buy,” Burnes said, speculating that the Cards are obvious sellers and the Pirates might be right behind the. “The Cubs are four or five games behind us, but that’s one good week and one bad week from someone at the top from switching around. “Obviously, I think us and the Reds at the top of the division will look to add,” he added. “But the kind of teams that we are, you can get some help and maybe get a little bit of incremental advantage, but I don’t think either team in the division is going to have that much of a drastic change.” Of course, if the Reds – with that 5.69 starting-rotation ERA – were to add a starter, there’s a difference maker, right? “It could help,” Burnes said. “But I think they need a lot more pitching than maybe one starter.” If those aren’t fighting words for the Reds on the field, maybe they’d at least make a decent memo to Krall. “We’ll see how it plays out,” (Devin) Williams said.

Just wanted to point out that as far as listing any 2023 drafted and non-drafted signings as official, we'll include those in our Link Reports and in this thread only when the Brewers formally announce them. On our Draft Forum, there is a thread that has kicked off for non-drafted signees, the first player has been listed but not officially by the team (likely physical pending).

100% non-scientific, non-guaranteed and not surprising, but the picks at 1, 5, 8 and 10 have Twitter bio’s indicating they are (or soon will be) Brewers.

Since deleted, by the way…

8th round Indiana University RHP Craig Yoho, though he had eligibility remaining and had earlier declared he was transferring to Arkansas, has made a Brewers-friendly update to his Twitter Bio pointed out by this article.

Tuesday 7/11: Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Jack Stern from "BrewCrewBall" (go to the 33:45 minute mark) Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - Guest is "Locked on Reds" host Jeff Carr Via 97.3's Drew & KB: Bill Schroeder Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: Tim Dillard Via the "Barrel Banter Podcast": "1st Half Awards & Ideas to Revolutionize the All-Star Game"

Yeah, the Brewers 17th round pick is basically telling Sooner Nation not to worry with this tweet tonight:

Does the fact that the 20th round HS southpaw replied here indicate he's signing?

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