Jim Goulart

Updated the initial post in this thread: Dodgers (07/12/23) -- Acquired cash considerations in exchange for RHP Tyson Miller with: Dodgers (01/03/24) -- Acquired LHP Bryan Hudson in exchange for LHP Justin Chambers

Wednesday 1/17: Via WTMJ's Afternoon News (download link): Jeff Levering *** AUDIO-only option for the Foul Territory video below not quite yet available:

Tuesday 1/16: Locked on Brewers with Chuck Freimund - "Would Joey Votto be the Brewers best option at first base?" Via 97.3's "Brewing the Offseason" - "Mike, Hunter, and Jeff discuss the youth the Brewers currently have on their team. Plus Todd Rosiak (Brewers for the JS) joins the show!" Enjoy the full pod, Rosiak jumps in at the 26:20 minute mark. Via the "Cream City Pod" with BrewerFanatic's own Spencer Michaelis: "Topics Covered: -Showing the Packers some "Love" (Brewers talk starts around the 10:30 mark) -Arbitration wrap up -Surprised by Burnes settling? -Devin Williams contract and potential for a trade down the line? -ZiPS projections, what stands out? -International Signing Day information (at least what was currently available) -Answered a few listener questions -Short Australian League update on Tayden Hall and Sam Gardner -Our Random Brewers

Translated as: The Milwaukee Brewers have signed German 17-year-old RHP Paul Hoff. He receives a minor league contract with the Major League Baseball organization. Hoff most recently played for the Hamburg Stealers but took his first steps with the Dohren Wild Farmers. The pitcher went through all stages of the German baseball academy and the various youth national teams in Germany. Most recently, he got his finishing touches at the RuizBull Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic. Yannic Walther, another German player, is currently playing for the Brewers. Infielder Michael Franke (2001-2002) and C/1B Simon Gühring (2002-2003) were also under contract with the Brewers and played for the organization in the minor leagues (neither advanced beyond the Maryvale level).

Photos of the two Nicaraguan signings, Lonell Downs and Josue Toledo, both RHP's:

Original, translated below, two photos at the link: Costa Rican-trained baseball player signs with the Milwaukee Brewers The Venezuelan-born player, who has lived in the country for six years, is taking his first step in a Major League Baseball By ADRIÁN FALLAS Angel Gonzalez, who was born in Venezuela but trained as an outfielder in Costa Rica, signed with the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball to continue his path in the U.S. team's minor leagues. In the country, he entered the process of the La Sabana Baseball Sports Academy and stood out there, in addition to being named the most valuable player in the 2022-2023 National Games with CCDR San José. "A dream that I have had since I was a child, I have always liked baseball, I thank everyone who has supported me in this process and now it is my turn to prove," explained the young player. In this way, Gonzalez takes another step in his dream of being a Major League player. In the first instance, he will have to travel to the Dominican Republic, where he will report to the Brewers to play in the Summer League, where if he manages to shine, he could be called up to be part of the team's minor leagues in the United States. While it is true, it has many challenges ahead of it, this does not intimidate the player. "I still remember with great enthusiasm when I was in the house, the scout called on the phone, my dad answered, they presented him with the offer and he accepted, it was really one of the most important moments of my life," Gonzalez said. Gonzalez hopes that soon the process to obtain Costa Rican nationality and be able to represent the country in WBSC tournaments and the Olympic cycle can be completed. "I tell all players to fight for their dreams, but you have to train, be disciplined, improve, it's not something that happens overnight, you also have to sacrifice," he concluded.

Was there really a vote for top rookie last year? And Monasterio won? Wow. I don't recall that. 2023 Milwaukee BBWAA Award winners At first I thought Rookie of the Year was part of the above vote, but that's not the case. Yet I do remember Monasterio receiving year-end recognition of some sort. Found it, it was here at BrewerFanatic. Ten writers from Brewer Fanatic voted for the team’s top rookie. I personally remember voting on our MiLB awards, but not MLB.

Per Baseball America's tracker, 13 players were signed out of Panama. The Brewers led the way (along with the Pirates) with three each. If you speak Spanish:

Photos of previously-named Venezuelan catcher Yoneiker Lugo (disregard other player)

Toledo is listed here, And yes, on the age vs. getting the official online transaction treatment.

Thanks for the clarification, Curt!

Guessing he’s the one without sunglasses 😎

Updated snapshot from Baseball America via this page:

Equal parts minor league transaction and int'l. update, and please refer to our international signing thread on our draft forum today (as well as Curt's coverage among others)