From the Frontier League: The long-rumored departure of Miners closer Jordan Brink became official. The Milwaukee Brewers signed Brink, making him the fourth player to exit Southern Illinois stage left in 2019. In 31 games this year, Brink went 2-3 with a 2.04 earned run average and six saves, ascending to the ninth inning role just in time for the Miners’ recent surge into contention. Over 35 1/3 innings, Brink allowed only 23 hits and fanned 55, touching 99 mph with his fastball in a recent appearance. “This could not be more deserved,” Southern Illinois manager Mike Pinto said in a press release. “Jordan has dominated all season. He came in with a vengeance thanks to his work in the offseason and it paid off for him. The Brewers not only got a great pitcher, but a great person to go with it.” After going 5-3 with a 2.87 ERA as a senior at Fresno State, Brink started his pro career in the Cubs’ chain. It didn’t go well. Over parts of three seasons in which he never got out of short-season ball, Brink posted a 3-2 mark and a 3.94 ERA, enduring surgery for a torn labrum to boot. But the 26-year old righty found his command this year, walking only 13, and his velocity was enough for Milwaukee to give him a shot. *** This signing came about via Twitter, and specifically @PitchingNinja. Here are the two tweets detailing that. Getting the word out The thank you