Jim Goulart

RHP Junior Rincon (Brewers' organization 2014-2016) was released by Atlanta Sunday. He had spent 2017 in their system at High-A and AA.

From @BrewersPD -- "We will have one DSL team and another co-op team with the Indians. Same as last season."

Sunday's lineups, day off Monday for all --

Watched "The Sandlot" for the first time in ages this morning. Cast of ‘The Sandlot’: Where Are They Now? Rotten Tomatoes - 89% with the audience, but formal reviews were always mixed At least Roger Ebert liked it.

Brazil: OF Vitor Watanabe ($200,000) - B/T: L/R, Signed 7/7/17, 5'7", 155, 4/21/2001 (will have just turned 17 as of the start of the DSL season) http://www.theplayoffs.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/vitor-watanabe-mlb-768x576.jpg

Panama: RHP Ariel Vega - Signed 11/7/17, 6'2", 190, 4/4/2001 (17 as of the start of the DSL season)

Bahamas: SS Orveo Saint - Signed 3/2/18, 6'2", 190, 11/10/1999 (18 as of the start of the AZL season) Briefly discussed in a recent transaction thread post Twitter account

Australia: C Alex Hall - Signed 12/6/17, Switch-hitter, 5'11", 181, 6/8/1999 (will have just turned 19 as of the start of the AZL season) *** Infielder Jess Williams - Signed 12/7/17, B/T: L/R, 5'8", 145, 5/31/1999 (will have just turned 19 as of the start of the AZL season) Both Aussie youngsters were followed closely within our 2017-2018 Winter League Thread, and their season-long numbers within the Australian Summer League can be found at their linked names above. Perth Heat duo Jess Williams, Alex Hall sign MLB deals with the Milwaukee Brewers

Mexico: RHP Victor Castaneda - Signed 7/4/17, 6'0", 178, 8/27/1998 (19 as of the start of the 2018 season) Technically, Castaneda was signed as a minor league free agent, not an international free agent, as he was pitching as an 18-year-old last summer in the Mexican Summer League (nine games, four starts, as linked above). The Mexican League is considered between AA and AAA by many, and Castaneda, to me, is one of the most interesting farmhands to follow entering 2018. *** RHP Santiago Elizondo - Signed 8/16/17, 5'9", 142, 10/25/1999 (18 as of the start of the 2018 season) More from Facebook

Dominican Republic: OF Francis Casado ($300,000) - Signed 7/2/17, B/T R/R, 5'11", 170, 10/30/2000 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) *** OF Jeicor Cristian ($340,000) - Signed 7/2/17, B/T L/L, 6'3", 175, 5/31/2001 (will have just turned 17 as of the start of the DSL season) *** OF Larry Ernesto ($1,700,000) - Signed 7/2/17, Switch-hitter, throws right, 6'2", 175, 9/12/2000 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) BrewCrewBall discussed the signing at the time. *** SS Alberis Ferrer ($60,000) - Signed 7/2/17, B/T R/R, 6'1", 150, 12/17/2000 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) NOTE: Some initial reports listed Ferrer's last name as "Perez". *** OF Juan Frias ($50,000) - Signed 7/2/17, B/T R/R, 6'0", 175, 11/7/2000 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) *** SS Francis Gonzalez - Signed 10/4/17, Switch-hitter, 6'1", 174, 3/9/2000 (18 as of the start of the DSL season) *** C Farlyn Manon - Signed 7/17/17, RH bat, 5'9", 178, 10/22/1996 (21 as of the start of the DSL season) *** RHP Claudio Mota - Signed 2/6/18, 6'3", 194, 7/19/1997 (20 as of the start of the DSL season) *** RHP Alexis Ramirez - Signed 2/3/18, 6'2", 170, 7/20/1999 (18 as of the start of the DSL season) *** RHP Dantel Ramirez - Signed 11/14/17, 6'0", 170, 1/7/1999 (19 as of the start of the DSL season) *** RHP Cristian Sierra - Signed 7/2/17, 6'3", 180, 4/1/1998 (20 as of the start of the DSL season) Brewers minor leaguer suspended 72 games for PEDs *** LHP Joandris Tolntino - Signed 2/3/18, 6'1", 201, 11/21/1999 (18 as of the start of the DSL season) *** OF Alwinson Valdez ($80,000) - Signed 7/2/17, B/T R/R, 6'3", 175, 4/1/2001 (17 as of the start of the DSL season)

The Brewers have 31 players as of this post date (March 25th) who are set to debut in 2018, nearly all will be within the Dominican Summer League, although a few of the higher profile signees may kick off in Maryvale this June. As others sign before the start of the DSL season, we'll add to the thread with additional posts. The players come from seven countries, and the list below if grouped by country, with signing bonus info where known. Hopefully, somewhere within this large group, we'll someday look back on this thread and point to it about a Brewer All-Star, or dare say, a Hall of Famer. Here's hoping... Venezuela: SS Jose Arteaga ($20,000) - Signed 7/1/17, switch-hitter, 5'8", 155, 1/25/01 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) *** RHP Kleiber Bordones - Signed 10/2/17, 6'3", 175, 10/12/00 (17 as of the start of the DSL season), 2016 photo below *** SS Daniel Castillo ($140,000) - Signed 7/2/17, switch-hitter, 5'11, 150, 1/25/01 (17 as of the start of the DSL season, same birthday as fellow shortstop Jose Arteaga above) Instagram photos *** C Jesus Chirinos - Signed 7/30/17, RH bat, 6'0", 165, 7/27/01 (16 as of the start of the DSL season) We knew of Chirinos' signing earlier, but now we learn he is a catcher. Read about his unique connection to a past Brewer farmhand. *** RHP Leoner Colina ($15,000) - Signed 7/4/17, 5'11', 165, 10/1/00 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) *** OF Oswal Leones - Signed 10/2/17, B/T: L/R, 6'0', 165, 10/6/00 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) Here is Leones as a 13-year-old receiving a mini HR derby trophy from Omar Vizquel - *** C Andres Melendez ($325,000) - Signed 7/2/17, RH bat, 5'10", 150, 5/21/2001 (will have just turned 17 as of the start of the DSL season) *** OF Carlos Rodriguez ($1,355,000) - Signed 7/2/17, B/T L/L, 5'10", 150, 12/07/2000 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) BrewCrewBall discussed the signing at the time. Brief video via Baseball America *** RHP Moises Ruiz - Signed 10/15/17, 6'2', 170, 3/10/98 (20 as of the start of the DSL season) How's your Spanish? *** SS Luis Silva - Signed 7/8/17, RH bat, 6'0, 178, 7/6/01 (16 as of the start of the DSL season) *** C Luis Valderrama ($10,000) - Signed 7/2/17, RH bat, 5'10", 150, 10/11/2000 (17 as of the start of the DSL season) Valderrama is pictured on the left here. To the right is LHP Davison Gonzalez, who made his Brewers pro debut in 2017.

Chris Mehring's blog post on Friday's Rattlers game

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud Fri. 3/23: "Today's interview from Maryvale is with Timber Rattlers pitching coach Steve Cline. Chris Mehring talks to him about getting minor league pitchers ready for the season, how many tandems to expect in the rotation this season, the performance of the three major leaguers to pitch for the Rattlers today, pitchers who have impressed this spring, and a few other things."

AUDIO via the "Locked on Cubs" podcast Thurs. 3/22: Travis Sarandos of BrewCrewBall (go to the 03:45 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WSSP's Morning Show Fri. 3/23: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 3/23: Tim Dillard is interviewed by producer Joe Zenzola *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 3/23: WSSP's Tim Allen *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Fri. 3/23: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Fri. 3/23 (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): The Journal-Sentinel's Todd Rosiak with guest host Bob Brainerd (go to the 31:15 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central" Fri. 3/23: "For the final time this week, radio voice Jeff Levering hops on the line with Greg Matzek to talk about the Brewers' day on the field. They dive into the roster now that Wade Miley is injured, Ryan Braun at first and Domingo Santana's struggles."

January 19th -- Zarraga was released March 23rd by LA.

March 23rd: Somerset Patriots (independent Atlantic League) Sign Catcher Adam Weisenburger

It appears the players they are referring to are Parker Bean, Francisco Thomas, and Jomar Cortes. Still just 19 years old, Francisco Thomas was an 8th round selection in 2016. From the injury thread this week -- 19-year-old SS Jomar Cortes (37th round of a Puerto Rico high school in 2016) missed all of 2017 after undergoing right shoulder surgery on May 25th. Side note -- Bean is married to Erin Kelly, daughter of Hall of Fame Bills QB Jim Kelly, who recently had his oral cancer return, just awful news. You get to learn about these young men a bit via social media, and it's so tough when recent posts (just three days ago) indicate that releases just aren't always foreseen. And two weeks ago, Thomas sub-tweeted a Bean inspirational post. Earlier this offseason we discussed RHP Karsen Lindell as a rare top ten-round Brewers pick who did not make it to full season ball. Thomas now adds to that short list. Wishing each the best moving forward.

Don't forget the Minor League Archive thread!

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud Thurs. 3/22: "It's late March and Chris Mehring is back in Arizona to cover the Timber Rattlers Spring Training. There is a lot in this conversation with manager Matt Erickson that was recorded after a 3-2 loss to Clinton earlier on Thursday. Topics include the new rules, what a possible Timber Rattlers team to open 2018 would be, what happens on the minor league side, and more." *** Via Chris' Rattler Radio Blog Thurs. 3/22: Back in the Arizona Groove Archived Rattlers video from Thursday's game! Make sure you're following Chris on Twitter!

AUDIO via mpbonline.org Thurs. 3/22: New "Voice of the Shuckers" Garrett Greene (2017 Helena Brewers broadcaster) is at the 1:00 minute mark

AUDIO via Brewers.com Thurs. 3/22: "Will Brett Phillips make the team out of Spring Training? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss why Phillips will likely start the season in the Minors and examine the team's recreation of one of the best baseball movies of all-time." *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 3/22: OF Kyle Wren is interviewed by producer Joe Zenzola *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 3/22: OF Brett Phillips is interviewed by producer Joe Zenzola *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Thurs. 3/22 (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt with guest host Ted Davis (go to the 59:40 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central" Thurs. 3/22: "On the heels of the Wade Miley and Boone Logan injury news, Brewers radio voice Jeff Levering joins Greg to talk about the future of the pitching staff and Orlando Arcia's play." ** AUDIO via WTMJ Thurs. 3/22: Latest "Brewers Weekly" with Matt Pauley; included is an interview with Director of New Media Caitlin Moyer, which can be heard as a stand-alone here. *** VIDEOS via the Brewers video highlight / brief interviews page

Also from McCalvy -- Right-hander Daniel Missaki, one of the then-teenage pitchers acquired in the Adam Lind trade, worked a 1-2-3 inning against a Mariners Class A team on Thursday, his second outing this spring. Missaki, who is trying to come back from two Tommy John surgeries, hasn't pitched a pro inning since 2015.