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ICYMI - WSSP's Season Retrospective: Enjoy in chunks, it's two hours, 45 minutes, but well done

Tuesday November 13th -- AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 68:00 minute mark) *** Wednesday November 14th -- AUDIO Wed. 11/14: "On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Tim McMaster are joined by Brewers prospect Keston Hiura, who discusses the success he's had in the Arizona Fall League and how much he enjoyed watching the Brewers' postseason run." VIDEO via KCBS: Christian Yelich discusses the fires in his hometown area

AUDIO Wed. 11/14: "On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Tim McMaster are joined by Brewers prospect Keston Hiura, who discusses the success he's had in the Arizona Fall League and how much he enjoyed watching the Brewers' postseason run."

Look for LHP Jose Alberro in Maryvale or Colorado Springs rookie ball next season Tweet update

Speaking of which -- Frosty Microbrew: 2018 Draftees Impressive in First Instructional League Kyle Lobner, Rattler Radio Blog

TWEET:Very brief Joe Gray clip

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "Matt starts a thorough review of the minor league seasons throughout the Brewers organization. Part 1 of 3 focuses on the Triple-A and Double-A seasons in addition to giving an update on the Arizona Fall League. Matt is joined by Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford as he gives his expert analysis of many players throughout the Minor League system."

Sunday November 11th: AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "Matt starts a thorough review of the minor league seasons throughout the Brewers organization. Part 1 of 3 focuses on the Triple-A and Double-A seasons in addition to giving an update on the Arizona Fall League. Matt is joined by Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford as he gives his expert analysis of many players throughout the Minor League system." AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "It's awards season and Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the prospects of Christian Yelich and Craig Counsell winning MVP and Manager of the Year. The guys also talk about potential moves the Milwaukee Brewers could make this off season."

TWEET: Jolon Zhao sighting home in China

Congrats to catcher Tyler Heineman, signing with the Diamondbacks on a minor league deal (h/t baseball-rosters)

Box Score -- More goodness from Wes Wilson and Daniel Brown on Monday, and credit where it's due on a good Trent Grisham day, too.

Players added to the 40-man tend prior to Rule 5 tend to make it through their first full year on the 40-man without being removed. Looking back, Brock Kjeldgaard was DFA'd on July 27th, eight months after being added to the 40-man, one of the few examples like that I could find since the start of the Melvin/Stearns era.

Brewers current 40-man roster is at 37, players must be protected for Rule 5 on November 20th. The deadline to non-tender arbitration eligible players follows that date by ten days, November 30th, so unless the Brewers take action in that regard early, there is only room for limited adds. With Torres-Costa sidelined by Tommy John, other names of consideration are certainly worthy of discussion -- Derby, Gatewood, Harber, Olczak, Ponce, Stokes, Supak. In the end, I'll roll with the Supak and Olczak prediction only. 2018 proved how valuable having 40-man pitchers with options who can contribute in the current year is. With scarce room overall, others may not get the additions some fans predicted.

Latest box score captures AFL season in a nutshell -- Keston Hiura still raking (video evidence), Wes Wilson putting himself squarely in a future Hernan Perez replacement role, and Trent Grisham with a very long fall campaign, now 6-for-50 (all singles) with 19 K's (11 walks). Hiura now 7-for-9 in SB attempts after going only 15-for-26 in attempts during the 2018 regular season. Rare run allowed by RHP Jon Olzcak, who has been stellar -- Surprise Bottom of the 9th Pitching Change: Jon Olczak replaces Matt Walker. Santiago Espinal walks. Yanio Perez flies out to center fielder Ian Miller. Santiago Espinal to 2nd. Bryan Reynolds grounds out, shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder to first baseman Braxton Davidson. Santiago Espinal to 3rd. Will Craig singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Ian Miller, deflected by shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder. Santiago Espinal scores. Khalil Lee flies out to center fielder Ian Miller.

In New Zealand, still in initial workouts, but rocking the "flow" and a big smile. What a dream adventure.

Friday November 9th - We'll give the guys at "Reviewing the Brew" a podcast link here going forward. Here's their latest hour-long effort - "This week, we discuss the snubbing of Lorenzo Cain and Manny Pina as Gold Glove winners, the upcoming MVP award for Christian Yelich, and Craig Counsell for manager of they year. Also, is there anyone the Brewers should trade Keston Hiura for? And what could the starting rotation look like in 2019?"

Long-time Brewers minor league coach Tony Diggs, who has held a number of roles in his 15 years with the Crew, had this role as part of his duties in 2018. No word on his 2019 status yet.

VIDEO: You'll enjoy more if you speak Spanish, but a peek at OF Carlos Rodriguez

Reminder that there is a Minor League Offseason Archived Media Thread as well.

Friday November 2nd - AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central: "CBS Sports MLB writer R.J. Anderson jumps on the show to talk some early Hot Stove possibilities for the Brewers and the rest of the league." *** Tuesday November 6th - AUDIO via the Outta the Park Podcast: Erik Kratz (go to the 33:00 minute mark)

Friday 11/9: "Right-hander Miguel Sanchez lowered his ERA to 1.29 and earned his first AFL win after tossing two scoreless frames out of the bullpen. He surrendered two hits, walked one batter and struck out a pair." Reminder daily winter league season-to-date numbers for all Brewers, across all leagues, are here, bookmark this page.

Wednesday October 31st - AUDIO via Brewers.com: "MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss Mike Moustakas and Joakim Soria's decision to enter free agency. They also break down whether or not J.T. Realmuto could be traded to Milwaukee and when Keston Hiura will make his big league debut." AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Seth Everett AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy (as the Derek Johnson news broke) *** Thursday November 1st - AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy (Derek Johnson, the day after) *** Tuesday November 8th - AUDIO via Brewers.com: "MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy break down the latest from the GM meetings in California. They also discuss Christian Yelich's case for NL MVP, Craig Counsell's Manager of the Year nomination and the changes among the Brewers coaching staff." *** Thursday November 10th - AUDIO via WTMJ's Brewers Weekly: "Matt Pauley talks about the departure of Derek Johnson as pitching coach, dives into all the arbitration-eligible players on the roster, and more."

Sunday November 4th: AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "Brewers fans were caught off guard this past week when the Reds hired away pitching coach Derek Johnson. Given a lot of credit for the solid Brewers pitching, it appears this could have a major impact on the 2019 Brewers. How much of a setback is this for the club? Matt explores that and continues to look at all the off-season decisions that have been made so far. Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford is the featured guest and shares his thoughts about the off-season so far." AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Ryan is back this week, and he joins Steve and J.P. in handing out their Milwaukee Brewers awards for the 2018 season. The guys give their picks for Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP. They also discuss the recent shake up with the coaching staff and especially the surprise that Derek Johnson decided to leave the team for the Cincinnati Reds." AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Sentinel writer Curt Hogg offers some early projections for the 2019 Brewers season and breaks down some key takeaways. Should we expect regression from Christian Yelich? Where can the Brewers best upgrade? Is Jesus Aguilar's power for real? Which player might surprise you as one who projects very well in 2019? Then, host JR Radcliffe chats with Bob Buege (32:00), president of the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association and an author of books about the team. He discusses what the town was like during the Braves' 1957 World Series triumph and near misses in 1958 and '59. And what caused the events that came next, the decline of franchise popularity and its relocation to Atlanta? Finally, JR chats with former Brewers second baseman Jim Gantner (52:00) about the 1982 team that won the American League pennant. What did World Series fever in Milwaukee look like at that time?"

Originally posted September 15th -- Apology for not linking earlier, but portions of each of the three episodes with Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner posted since the end of the Timber Rattlers season are still relevant, especially the most recent, so enjoy catching up during this early offseason. Rattler Radio Soundcloud Page Here are the reports from Kyle referenced in the podcasts: Frosty Microbrew: Brewers Maximize Brief Time at Instructional League Frosty Microbrew: Hiura, Wilson among Former Rattlers in Arizona Fall League Frosty Microbrew: Nelson Shows Strong Work Ethic in Rehab