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  1. Jim Goulart
    Only action on Tue. 12/22: VIDEO: Alexander Palma's go-ahead 8th inning single (1-for-4 in the game, played first base) *** Puerto Rico: Gabriel Garcia 0-for-1 (groundout), played second base. Odrick Pitre 0-for-2, two K's, played third base.
  2. Jim Goulart
    Tuesday 12/22: Via the "SportsInTheTri" Podcast: RH reliever Eric Yardley
  3. Jim Goulart
    Crawford, still pitching in Nicaragua, made his first start since this tidbit was leaked -- it didn't go particularly well: 3 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 2 K, 1 BB
  4. Jim Goulart
    Now for your daily "El Tanque" update. Alexander Palma, on Sunday, playing first base, 2-for-4 (double, walk, run scored, RBI). OPS now up to .914, which somehow is only 18th in the league (did someone say offense-friendly)? You can see Palma's double at the 04:50 minute mark here - sadly, other than the swing, not a lot of screen time for him in the clip. (His team lost, 14-5.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFOEgpbz-Fc
  5. Jim Goulart
    Pitre now 0-for-14, ten K's (he did draw another walk on Sunday), but there's more to the story. Pitre is on one of four Puerto Rico League teams. The PWL has found it tough to maintain a full slate of teams and schedule in recent seasons. This year, a team simply called RA12, sponsored by Robbie Alomar (thus "RA") is made up completely of young players, most of them just north or south of 20 years old like Pitre. It's an interesting concept to expose these young men to the league, and they are surrounded by MLB vets on the coaching staff, but the results have been rough. The team is now 0-12 and lost to the league's top club, Caguas, 16-0 on Sunday (several of their box scores have included similar lopsided results).
  6. Jim Goulart
    Saturday's action: Alexander Palma 3-for-7 in a doubleheader, with two doubles, three runs scored and three RBI. Now with 22 RBI in 23 games, leading the Venezuelan League (next is 19). Palma started one game at 1B, the other in RF. VIDEO HIGHLIGHT: Palma finds a hole on the right side of the infield here. *** In Puerto Rico, Gabriel Garcia was 0-for-2 as he seeks a groove there. 6'6" fireballing RHP Eddy Tavarez made a relief appearance, allowing an inherited runner to score. His team was down 2-1 at the time, the run pushed it to a 3-1 lead (and final score). Mayaguez Top of the 7th Jack Lopez flies out to center fielder Danny Mars. Vicente Conde walks. Pitching Change: Eddy Tavarez replaces Jason Garcia. Henry Ramos singles on a ground ball to center fielder Danny Mars. Vicente Conde to 3rd. Brett Rodriguez called out on strikes. Kennys Vargas singles on a ground ball to shortstop Ozzie Martinez. Vicente Conde scores. Henry Ramos to 3rd. Emmanuel Rivera strikes out swinging. *** In Australia, Brisbane played their first two exhibition games, but no Brewers took part.
  7. Jim Goulart
    Missed Saturday's doubleheader, listed as day-to-day with a right leg injury (actually translated as bloating in the right leg).
  8. Jim Goulart
    Recently-retired bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel shares some fun stories within this extended chat:
  9. Jim Goulart
    Thursday 12/17: Via Reviewing the Brew's "Cold Brew Podcast": An extended chat with Fansided's Robert Murray Via Lane Grindle's "Brewers on Tap": "Episode 188 features a chat with GM Matt Arnold" *** Friday 12/18: Via the Bill Michaels Show (Joe Zenzola hosting): CBS 58's Kevin Holden (go to the 06:30 minute mark for Brewers talk)
  10. Jim Goulart
    Friday 12/18: Luis Castro, who has played some second base in both his affiliated and winter careers, started there. This happened, which isn't ideal: Margarita Bottom of the 3rd Luis Castro singles on a ground ball to left fielder Alberth Martinez. Diego Rincones pops out to first baseman Reynaldo Rodriguez. Francisco Diaz grounds into a double play, shortstop Engelb Vielma to second baseman Yordan Manduley to first baseman Reynaldo Rodriguez. Luis Castro out at 2nd. Francisco Diaz out at 1st. Magallanes Top of the 4th Defensive Substitution: Kevin Maitan replaces second baseman Luis Castro, batting 7th, playing third base. Hopefully he'll be back in a lineup soon. *** Alexander Palma 1-for-4 in his game.
  11. Jim Goulart
    Box score from Puerto Rico Thursday, where Brewer farmhands Gabriel Garcia (playing LF) and Odrick Pitre (playing 3B) faced each other's teams. Garcia, who just turned 23 on Wednesday, is 5-for-26 (zero BB, nine K's, .541 OPS). Pitre, 20 years old, is 0-for-12, eight K's. His 2019 numbers from Maryvale were rough as well. Keep plugging away, Odrick!
  12. Jim Goulart
    Go to the 02:25 minute mark to see 1B Alexander Palma (that's where the often-RF played again in this game) walk off the opposition with a ground ball single up the middle in the 10th inning. The celebration with the big man is more entertaining than the hit itself. Palma was 2-for-5 in the game, including two GIDP's. His OPS is up to .890 and he maintains his league-leading RBI total. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-6hkBFrutk Prince Fielder celebration lookalike vibes, no? *** The other league 1B/OF, Luis Castro, was back at his familiar 1B spot Thursday, 1-for-4, double, walk, his own OPS up to .841. MiLB.com is not providing team stats this year, only individual, but yes, the league does appear to favor offense, best I can tell.
  13. Jim Goulart
    Have since been updated that Diaz had indeed undergone shoulder surgery. Darn.
  14. Jim Goulart
    From July 2019: Diaz' brief but glorious DSL debut numbers in 2018 prompted a promotion to Maryvale at age 18 and just one island campaign, that's not very common for the Brewers. Diaz was also listed at 6'3", 170 upon signing, so a nice frame to build on. Normally the Brewers provide injury updates in their media guide each spring, but nothing was posted on Diaz in the 2020 edition. *** Those were heady times for fans of "Wilber's" in the Brewers system. RHP Wilber Perez was a couple of years older than Diaz, and also posted fantastic numbers. Do you remember who Perez helped the Brewers net in a July 2018 trade? Scroll to the bottom of the link for more on Perez. By the way, Perez continues to post fine figures, a bit high on walks. He was neither added to the 40-man nor taken in Rule 5 this year, but I imagine remains interesting in their system.
  15. Jim Goulart
    Castro played LF on Wednesday - 1-for-3, double, walk, two RBI Translated tweet: "Luis Castro (LF) with the double connected tonight, reaches Five (5) games in a row connecting indisputable. In this journey he has a total of 8 hits in 17 times at bat with 2 HR and 3 2B" *** Alexander Palma 1-for-4 on Wednesday. *** RHP Eddy Tavarez with two perfect innings in Puerto Rico: RA12 Top of the 4th Pitching Change: Eddy Tavarez replaces Michael Mediavilla. Angel Lopez pops out to second baseman Irving Falu. Jadiel Sanchez flies out to left fielder Wendell Marrero. Xavier Valentin strikes out swinging. RA12 Top of the 5th Landy Pena grounds out, pitcher Eddy Tavarez to first baseman Jose Sermo. Erick Rivera grounds out, first baseman Jose Sermo to pitcher Eddy Tavarez. Glenn Santiago strikes out swinging. A couple of former Brewers there, LHP Michael Mediavilla and utility IF Jose Sermo.
  16. Jim Goulart
    Alexander Palma was 2-for-8 with a walk in a doubleheader Tuesday, and one of his hits was this opposite field home run. Palma's four HR's (18 games) has him tied for 2nd in the Venezuelan League lead. Palma's 17 RBI leads the league. Palma had never played a professional inning at first base until this winter, as he has played there in six of those 18 games thus far. Still hope for the Vogelbach / Palma combo... Translated Quotes from Palma: "This year is difficult because we are used to playing with people, with the public. In the same way, we adapt to this new circumstance to be able to bring joy to the fans who support us on TV" "I'm a different player from 2017 when I started in the League. Now I have more patience, I know more about the championship when I get home. There is an evolution with respect to the season where I was Rookie of the Year" "It is not easy to get here to Venezuela after spending a year without playing. Because it was practically a year, where we arrived cold and that affects. However, like everything: one must adapt to what there is to help the team win" *** Speaking of first basemen, Luis Castro had never played outfield until this winter, and has now played LF in five of his 16 games. He has three HR's, just one behind Palma. Castro played in a doubleheader of his own Tuesday, 3-for-6 (two doubles, a walk, two RBI), and his OPS up to .808.
  17. Jim Goulart
    VIDEO: WBAY chat with Timber Rattlers President Rob Zerjav
  18. Jim Goulart
    In this feature by Kyle Lobner at Shepherd Express, which has quotes from VP of Minor League Operations Tom Flanagan, we learn that 2019 21st round RHP Eddy Tavarez is pitching in Puerto Rico (two appearances thus far).
  19. Jim Goulart
    As also posted in our Minor League transaction thread: According to this report out of Nicaragua, the Brewers are negotiating to have newly-acquired LHP Leo Crawford (Corey Knebel deal w/Dodgers) transfer his winter ball obligation from Nicaragua to the Dominican Republic. Could be a combination of factors, including the organization wishing to get Crawford to a higher level caliber of play. Crawford is dominating in Nicaragua -- five appearances (two starts, including his most recent outing, a five-inning scoreless start): 18.1 IP, 0.98 ERA, 12 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 16 K, .190 BAA
  20. Jim Goulart
    According to this report out of Nicaragua, the Brewers are negotiating to have newly-acquired LHP Leo Crawford (Corey Knebel deal w/Dodgers) transfer his winter ball obligation from Nicaragua to the Dominican Republic. Could be a combination of factors, including the organization wishing to get Crawford to a higher level caliber of play. Crawford is dominating in Nicaragua -- five appearances (two starts, including his most recent outing, a five-inning scoreless start): 18.1 IP, 0.98 ERA, 12 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 16 K, .190 BAA
  21. Jim Goulart
    According to a report out of Mexico, the Brewers will be signing 26-year-old right-handed first baseman and corner outfielder Dustin Peterson, once he passes a physical with the club. NOTE: The home run leader in the ARCO Mexican Pacific League, Dustin Peterson, received a contract from the Milwaukee Brewers and traveled to the United States to undergo physical exams. The first baseman would make his return with the Sultanes de Monterrey on December 26. Our best introduction to the baseball journey of the former (brief) big league Brave and Tiger would be via his Wikipedia page. One would imagine this will be a minor league deal with an invite to major league training camp, but we can't rule out a big league contract until the club announces the signing. We know the Brewers have a gaping hole at first base at both the big league and AAA level, so the signing makes sense from that perspective. Peterson's previous HR high was 12 in a full AA season in 2016, and he's hit 11 in pro ball in each of 2018 and 2019. But he's discovered something this winter, slugging 11 HR's in just 133 AB's (37 games) with a line of .316/.373/.602 (OPS .975). The best part of finding many of this winter's Peterson home run highlights is that it was easy, just check out Dustin's Twitter timeline. First base defense, too! Peterson does have third base experience, but not since his age 19 season in 2014. So, barring a tough break bad surprise during the physical process, look for the Brewers to make official the signing fairly soon. Welcome to the Crew's organization, Dustin!
  22. Jim Goulart
    The two Venezuelan players discussed much in this thread faced off in a doubleheader Sunday. 1B Luis Castro (1-for-3) only played in Game One, but his HR can be seen just after the 1:00 minute mark here. RF Alexander Palma played in both games (1-for-7 with a double). *** TWEET: LHP Leo Crawford (Knebel trade) made an impressive start in Nicaragua in his first game since becoming a Brewer. *** Gabriel Garcia (0-for-3, played CF) and youngster Odrick Pitre (0-for-3, designated hitter) each saw action in Puerto Rico Sunday.
  23. Jim Goulart
    Sunday 12/13: Via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "On this week's Podcast, Jim Goulart from Brewerfan.net joins Matt as the two discuss the Brewers having their Triple-A team in Nashville once again, MLB rules not yet being set for next year, the current financial state of MLB and the Brewers and much more." Latest Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast
  24. Jim Goulart
    This trade partner relationship with Colorado is by far the longest dry spell currently for the Brewers, as seen in the initial post here. It's ten and a half years longer than the next longest drought (St. Louis). Even though this was one of those quick same-day Rule 5 draft trades, it's still sad to note that Carvajal passed in January 2018 at age 33. Former pitcher Marcos Carvajal dies in Venezuela amid lack of medication for pneumonia NOTE: This past spring MLB.com wrote about the longest current MLB trade partner droughts for each team. Brewers-Rockies is the 7th longest drought, and no drought pre-dates the year 2000. Bumped this post and this thread because Kyle Lobner continued his remarkable This Day in Brewers History series today, and I realized that on this same day five years earlier in 1999 the two teams were involved in a major (yet lackluster for the Crew) three-team trade. Haven't researched if the teams had dealt with each other between the '99 and '04 deals. P.S.: I am aware that in the initial post of this thread many of the Baseball Cube Player Page links need to be updated. Apparently the Cube changed all their links some time ago.
  25. Jim Goulart
    Friday 12/11: Via The Show with Balky and Alex on WSCO: Kyle Lesniewski from BrewCrewBall (go to the 32:00 minute mark)
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