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The Shuckers recently posted 13 videos (two-to-five minutes in length, all worthwhile) from their season-long locally televised Shuckers Showcase broadcasts. Enjoy them all, the Cody Ponce video about his mom is especially of note. Biloxi Shuckers YouTube Page

The now-closed 2018 Regular Season Transaction Thread can be found here.

Also from the July 2nd signing pool (no bonus info): SS Angel Bautista, out of the Dominican Republic, RH bat, turned 16 last April, listed at 5'8", 160 No dollars, but a signing photo here. The Brewers list him as CF Bryan Nino, signed out of Columbia, a RH bat, turned 16 last April, 6'0", 169 2B Joneiker Ponce de Leon, out of Venezuela, a RH bat, turned 16 last March, 5'9", 150

Now have vitals on -- RHP Mario Perez, out of Mexico, turned 16 last April, listed at 5'11", 148 From MLB.com in July: Mario Perez and the Mexican market Major League Baseball and Mexican League Baseball are working on a player transfer system, and until a practice is agreed upon, all players with an affiliation to Mexican League teams, including those eligible to sign during the international signing period, cannot sign a contract with a Major League team. So far this period, Mario Perez, a right-handed pitcher who trains with the Gonzalez Sports Academy and signed with the Brewers for $337,000, is the only notable signing from the country. The Gonzalez Sports Academy is run by the family of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and is not affiliated with any Mexican League team. There were around 90 players from Mexico to sign during the entire 2017-2018 international signing period.

From the July 2nd international signing class, we now have vitals on these players: Erys Bautista, OF, Dominican Republic -- $500,000 Rafael Martinez, CF, Venezuela -- $435,000 Carlos Roa, SS, Venezuela -- $385,000 Jhonnys Cabrera, C, Venezuela -- $300,000 *** OF Erys Bautista is a switch-hitter, RH arm, will turn 17 on November 9th, listed at 6'1", 220 (nice) 2017 VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx5aNaxoIVI CF Rafael Martinez is a switch-hitter, RH arm, turned 17 last September, listed at 5'11", 170 SS Carlos Roa is a RH bat, turned 17 last September, listed at 5'11", 165 C Jhonnys Cabrera is a RH bat, only turned 16 last June, listed at 5'11", 150 (See a series of photos here)

Several photos of Ronnald Rojas post-Brewers signing here. RHP Ronnald Rojas, out of Venezuela, won't turn 17 until April, listed at 5'9, 170 RHP Rafael Camacho is out of Venezuela, just turned 16 last August, listed at 6'0", 165 RHP Edwin Jimenez is out of Venezuela, will turn 17 in December, listed at 6'3", 175 RHP Wilkerman Chourio (Instagram signing photo via his academy), out of Venezuela, just turned 18 in October, 6'1", 170 Catcher Henry Leon, out of Venezuela, turns 17 in January, a RH bat, 5'9", 175

Sunday October 28th: AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers season has now been over for more than a week. We continue to look back at the special year for the 2018 Brewers but we also start to shift some of the focus to 2019. Kyle Lobner joins Matt as he gives his take on the 2018 season and what changes he would like to see going into next year." AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Steve and J.P. are joined by Curt Hogg, and they discuss the beginning of the Milwaukee Brewers offseason. The team has decisions to make about Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Schoop, and what role Chase Anderson will play in the rotation moving forward." AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss which players who should be back in 2019, and which players will be moving on. Among those discussed: Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Schoop, Erik Kratz, Chase Anderson, Xavier Cedeno, Dan Jennings, Matt Albers, Stephen Vogt and Eric Thames. Also, what are Craig Counsell's chances for Manager of the Year? Todd had a vote! Speaking of Craig Counsell, JR is joined by former Brewers third base coach Rich Donnelly, who is the subject of a book released in early October, "The Chicken Runs at Midnight." The story relates to the 1997 World Series, when Craig Counsell scored the winning run for the Florida Marlins. The moment fulfilled a prophecy of sorts, bringing to life a phrase coined by Donnelly's late daughter, Amy."

Former Quaboag (MA) ace Thomas Jankins shines for Brewers’ Double-A affiliate New quotes within...

Outfielder Zach Clark set to play in Australia this winter (well, summer Down Under). Baseball: Auckland Tuatara add talented trio for debut ABL season Technically, Clark's home team is the first team based in New Zealand to play in the Australia Baseball League, debuting this coming season.

Due to personal reasons, I had to regrettably abandon the regular season archived media thread in August. Maintaining another offseason thread, as was done last year, should be easier, and unless big breaking news happens (see last January 25th), there's less pressure to be super-timely as you'll see below, all these discussions are still relevant as of the end of Game Seven of the NLCS, and worth your time. So here we go, if any links are incorrect, please let us know in this thread, and also always feel free to add links that may have been missed. Sunday October 21st: AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The season comes to an end in Game 7 of the NLCS with a loss to the Dodgers. On this week's episode, we look back at the NLCS and try to put in perspective how impressive the Brewers' late-season run was. Brew Crew Ball Managing Editor Kyle Lesniewski joins the program and gives his thoughts on the team's run through the playoffs." AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "The Los Angeles Dodgers outlast the Milwaukee Brewers in game seven of the NLCS. Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the final two games of the series and what the difference was between going to the World Series and heading home for the offseason." AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at the end of the 2018 season, a Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. What elements stood in Milwaukee's path to the World Series, and which players truly rose to the occasion? It's not a full-fledged look at the offseason yet, but what are the most intriguing storylines ahead for this ballclub?" *** Monday October 22nd: AUDIO via WTMJ's "First Pitch": Tom Haudricourt AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Erik Kratz (taped postgame Sunday) AUDIO via the Jon Arias Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Adam Rygg "@BrewerNation" (go to the 15:45 minute mark) AUDIO via WTMJ's "Afternoon News": Jeff Levering AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Kevin Holden of CBS 58 AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Seth Everett *** Tuesday October 23rd: AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Fox Sports Wisconsin's Jerry Augustine AUDIO via WTMJ: Craig Counsell AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee: Sophia Minnaert (Brewers discussion begins at the 03:30 minute mark) AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Adam McCalvy AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 98:00 minute mark) *** Wednesday October 24th: AUDIO via WTMJ's "First Pitch": Jeff Levering AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Lane Grindle gives Brewers fans a look back at 2018 and sits down with GM David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell on episode 139 of Brewers on Tap" AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Bill Schroeder AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Andrew Wagner of the Sports Xchange AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Seth Everett *** Thursday October 25th: AUDIO via WTMJ's "First Pitch": David Stearns AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Despite their exit in the NLCS, the Brewers feel proud about what they accomplished this season and have high hopes for 2019. Join MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy as they discuss Milwaukee's postseason run and how they plan to address the club's needs, including the future of Mike Moustakas." AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy AUDIO via WTMJ's Brewers Weekly: "Matt Pauley puts a bow on the 2018 Brewers season, talks about their coaching changes, and begins to look ahead at the offseason." *** Friday October 26th: AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee: "Bryan Dee and Sophia Minnaert recap the season and discuss what's next for the team." AUDIO via WSCO's "The Show": Kyle Lobner (go to the 22:40 minute mark) VIDEO via Brewers.com: Christian Yelich on winning the Hank Aaron Award

Several photos of Ronnald Rojas post-Brewers signing here.

I added in mid-August: Castaneda works out of an independent training academy in Mexico, and similar to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez' tweet about RHP Mario Perez back on July 4th, Castaneda has no formal affiliation with the professional Mexican League, and thus was eligible for the Crew to sign. MLB has placed a moratorium on signing professional Mexican League players while improprieties in that system are worked out. Here's Castaneda, you can follow (and translate) the Twitter thread above and below this link. Is this a relative of Helena Brewers RHP Victor Castaneda? Victor was one of the last Mexican League players signed by MLB when the Crew purchased his contract last summer. *** UPDATE: We now know Castaneda is 5'11", 2015, he was born in a different Mexican city and is nearly three years younger that Victor, having turned 17 in May.

From mid-August: Montero just turned 20 in September, is Dominican, and listed at 6'3", 175. Garcia is a 17-year-old from Panama, listed at 6'1", 158.

Perez turns 22 in November, so he's an advanced-age signing to be sure. The Dominican is listed at 6'1", 197. Remember, RHP Miguel Sanchez was even older when signed in January 2016, and he's pitching in the Arizona Fall League now.

16-year-old Dominican RHP Brailin Rodriguez, listed at 6'2", 185 (only turned 16 in August)

By the way, the initial post in this thread has been kept updated and is accurate.

By the way, the initial post in this thread has been kept updated and is accurate.

You need to see this retrospective on the Undertaker vs. Mankind Hell in a Cell match Yes. Yes, you do.

Must be one heck of a lat strain from March, as per this previously posted August story.

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Kind of back, still pre-occupied, but able to participate to some extent again. Thanks to all who contributed on this particular forum in my absence.

Both OF Bryan Connell and RHP Johan Dominguez (Xavier Cedeno trade) got rings as champions of the Pioneer League with Great Falls. Connell went 1-for-20 with ten K's in the Voyagers' regular season, but contributed in the playoffs. Dominguez continued his long scoreless streak from his Brewer days.

Summary of recent moves, several of them the paper variety to set Biloxi's playoff roster -- Set the "Start Date" at the link to 9/3 to see those not mentioned here prior. Rough formatting below Uhen , Josh 2018-09-11 Transferred Biloxi Carolina Roegner , Cameron 2018-09-11 Transferred Colorado Springs Biloxi Peralta , Freddy 2018-09-09 Recalled Colorado Springs Milwaukee Williams , Taylor 2018-09-09 Recalled Colorado Springs Milwaukee Diplan , Nattino 2018-09-05 Transferred Biloxi Carolina Mojica , Johan 2018-09-05 Transferred Biloxi Carolina Thomas , Dillon 2018-09-05 Transferred Carolina Biloxi Erceg , Lucas 2018-09-05 Activated from the 7-day DL Biloxi Biloxi Brooks , Aaron 2018-09-03 Traded Milwaukee Oakland Thompson , Jake 2018-09-03 Outrighted Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Espino , Paolo 2018-09-03 Activated from the 7-day DL Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Asher , Alec 2018-09-03 Transferred Colorado Springs Carolina

Webb brilliant in one-hit gem for Biloxi Brewers righty matches personal best with 10 K's in six frames By Gerard Gilberto / MiLB.com Quotes within... ***