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Friday 3/3: Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Tyler Naquin (go to the 32:30 hour/minute mark) Via WTMJ's Greg Matzek: Spring Training "Alarm Clock Games", several players weigh in

It should also be noted that if you have Sirius/XM and its app, be sure to search on "Brewers" and pull up their interview-filled hour-long Spring Training preview show which aired Thursday evening.

Thursday 3/2:Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts the latest "Brewers Weekly" Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Sam Dykstra of MLBPipeline goes over their new Brewers Top 30 Prospect list" Via WSCO's "The Show with Leo and Balky: Matt Carroll from "Reviewing the Brew" (go to the 01:55 minute mark) Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Garrett Mitchell Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: 3B/OF Brian Anderson (go to the 01:31:00 hour/minute mark) Via WTMJ's Greg Matzek: Brief chat with Owen Miller Via WTMJ's Greg Matzek: Grapefruits vs Cacti, several players weigh in

Wednesday 3/1: Via WTMJ's Dom Cotroneo: Extended conversation with Brandon Woodruff Via WTMJ's Greg Matzek: GM Matt Arnold Via WTMJ's Greg Matzek: Garrett Mitchell Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Wilde & Tausch": WTMJ's Greg Matzek from Phoenix Via Dan Zielinski's "Baseball Prospect Journal Podcast": David Gasper of "Reviewing The Brew" Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Rowdy Tellez

Ballpark Digest with just a few more details here beyond the initial report.

Tuesday 2/28:Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: "Todd Rosiak w/JR Radcliffe discuss the early wave of action in Phoenix, Then, JR is joined by Journal Sentinel business writer Tom Daykin (28:30) to discuss the finer points on American Family Field's financing situation and what changes fans might be able to expect at the stadium if the state-government plan goes through." Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Homer & Tony": WTMJ's Greg Matzek from Phoenix

Monday 2/27:Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The guys discuss the unveiling of the pitch clock, some minor league signings, leftover arbitration questions, the largely forgotten Ulice Payne saga and bar shuttle options."

Fantastic (some NSFW) interview with Christian Yelich - go the 01:10:00 minute mark Apple Spotify

Tuesday 2/21: Via 97.3 the Game: Tim Allen's latest "Winter Meetings Show" *** Thursday 2/23:Via WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts the latest "Brewers Weekly" - "Naquin and Voit arrive, pitch clocks, and an interview with LHP Robert Gasser" *** Friday 2/24:Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Another Extension Candidate Bites The Dust?" Via WKLH 96.5: Brewers Operations President Rick Schlesinger - "What new things will find at American Family Field this year?" Via WTMJ's Morning News: More with Rick Schlesinger Via 97.3's "Nine2Noon Show": Jeff Levering Latest "Brewers Babes" Podcast: Latest episode, and their formal kickoff of "Season One"

Via "The Show Before the Show" Podcast: 40-man roster RHP Cam Robinson (go to the 09:30 minute mark) Other platforms beyond Apple podcasts available here.

Here's a reminder on our thread about the possibility of a reduced Brewers Maryvale complex presence (two teams or one)? I have reached out to Baseball America staff to see if they can provide some clarity on the situation.

The Brewers have dipped into the independent ranks yet again, and yes, it's for a pitcher yet again. More congratulations to the soon-to-be 23-year-old from a former college wood bat league club: Here's the press release from Boise, a team in the MLB Partner Pioneer League: Chase Costello Signs with Milwaukee Brewers Organization *** Costello pitched for Louisiana State in 2019 and then made three appearances in the very truncated 2020 Covid-truncated season. Costello never formally pitched for Stetson University, but transferred to LSU for the 2019 season. Costello's LSU Player Page to learn about his pre-LSU background and more In 2021, Costello pitched for the Williamsport Crosscutters in the MLB Draft League. In this July 2021 Twitter thread counting down the league's Top 50 Pitching Prospects for the 2021 MLB Draft, Costello was listed at #4: Costello would not be drafted in 2021, leaving LSU in 2022 for St. Thomas (FL), an NAIA school, and then followed that up posting his best statistical numbers to date in the 2022 Florida Collegiate Summer League with Sanford. The Baseball Reference page doesn't pop outside of that 2022 summer league stint, but clearly both Boise and now the Brewers were comfortable providing professional opportunities. Two 2021 videos here: Costello gives thanks to several including development guru Eric Cressey in this Instagram post. Congratulations to Chase!

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Friday 2/15:Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Tim Allen (go to the 13:30 minute mark) *** Monday 2/20:Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast - "The Brewers opened camp last week and a lot of bad news followed, from Corbin Burnes arbitration spat to Craig Counsell's contract situation appearing to worsen. We talked about it all, and also had some fun with PECOTA projections and the Justin Wilson signing. No, seriously." Via WSSP's Steve "Sparky" Fifer: "Tim Muma of BrewerFanatic.com discusses the Brewers winning their arbitration case against Corbin Burnes. Sparky is livid!!" *** Tuesday 2/21: Via the Journal Sentinel Podcast: Todd Rosiak w/JR Radcliffe - "Live from spring training to chat about a busy early camp for the Brewers. What does Todd make of the Corbin Burnes arbitration situation, namely Burnes' obvious frustration with the organization? Is there any remaining tendril of hope that Burnes could stay in Milwaukee long term? What about Craig Counsell, who's not under contract for next season? Is this the swan song for the National League's longest-tenured manager? What's with the overall bad vibes for this franchise? Plus: the injury to Aaron Ashby, what Christian Yelich had to say about the start of the season and more."

Tuesday 2/14 - Wednesday 2/15: Via WTMJ on State Revenue Funds Potentially Going to the Brewers: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Chairman of the Baseball Park District Board Tim Sheehy Brewers Pres of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger *** Wednesday 2/15: Via 97.3's Mike Heller Show: Todd Rosiak of the Journal-SentinelVia WTMJ: Dom Cotroneo hosts the latest "Brewers Weekly" *** Friday 2/17: Reviewing the Brew's" Cold Brew Podcast: "Bridges Burnes-ed" Via ESPN Wisconsin's "Homer & Tony": Todd Rosiak *** Reminder that our Minor League Forum includes this recently-posted interview:2022 11th round RHP Cameron Wagoner

Back in August, we linked to a video report discussing Five County Stadium in relation to improvements needed by the 2025 season to comply with demands by MLB / MiLB to meet standards set at the time when there was consolidation across the minor league landscape. The remaining 120 teams entered ten-year agreements knowing these compliancy needs would have to be met. At that time, it was unclear what costs the Brewers, who own the Mudcats, would have to pick up, if any. Now we skip to February 2023, and the city of Wilson, North Carolina - about 25 miles east of the current ballpark home of Zebulon, is seriously exploring building a brand new ballpark (that would naturally meet the MLB requirements). Here is the city's own press release - City Council Approves Agreement to Consider Baseball Redevelopment Project Some of the key takeaways in the links you can review below: The council is looking to build a multi-purpose stadium without using taxpayer money by using private sector funding and other sources. It does not appear the Brewers would be responsible for costs to build the stadium itself. “We are encouraged by tonight’s announcement by the Wilson City Council that proposes building a stadium and surrounding development project that would serve as a new home for the affiliated baseball,” said Rick Schlesinger, Milwaukee Brewers President – Business Operations. “We are impressed with the vision of elected officials and City of Wilson administrators who have high interest in this project to reimagine the future of the community. A project of this nature and scope would have a significant economic impact on the area and create an extraordinarily valuable community asset.” The City will be responsible for financing and constructing the venue according to MLB rules and regulations. The city would own the facility and lease it to the Mudcats and would have access to the facility for many types of uses when the Mudcats aren’t playing. “One of the most important components of public-private partnerships is the quality of the partners,” said Goings. “We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Mudcats Baseball, the outstanding leadership team of the Milwaukee Brewers, and private development partners who share our City Council’s vision and commitment. “ While there is overlap in the reporting, you may find separate tidbits of info within each of the local news reports below, the first includes a brief video: Wilson is about 45 miles from Raleigh, NC (which does not have a minor league baseball team but is a hotbed for college baseball). Zebulon is 20 miles from Raleigh. There is currently a Coastal Plain League team (summer college wood-bat league) in Wilson, the Wilson Tobs (short for Tobacconists, dating back to 1908). The team plays in 84-year-old Fleming Stadium, which also hosts the North Carolina Baseball Museum. The Tobs put out their own press release worth reviewing in full, it includes this rooted-in-recent-reality message: With consistent energy generated from the modern-day Tobs, does a new downtown ballpark really need a professional team to succeed? Great question, and thankfully we have two test cases in our state for guidance. If Wilson’s pro baseball advocates believe that locating a pro team in a new downtown stadium is a recipe for success and instant residential ballpark development, they need to visit High Point and Gastonia, NC. Replacing CPL teams in favor of Minor League franchises in the last three years to spearhead downtown ballparks has resulted in both cities experiencing less than projected attendance and minimal ancillary development. The Tobs call to action is simple, invest in the brand that has stood the test of time and build a new ballpark for Wilson’s hometown team, “We Are Wilson.” *** On the surface, it appears the Brewers could end up the beneficiary of Wilson's move, would not be directly involved in stadium construction costs and would be the tenants of the new ballpark, obviously at the cost of the lease.

NOT A TRANSACTION, just a note (we'll see): RHP Lance Lusk, 24, had a nice 2022 at Sam Houston State, and then the independent Atlantic League, as shown at the link. Brewers are relentless in pursuing off-the-radar (pun semi-intended) fireballing relief arms. Lusk hits 96 MPH within this clip: Good luck to Lusk and the Brewers regarding the showcase / tryout.