Jim Goulart

Chris' announcement tweet

The voice of the Biloxi Shuckers is leaving for a Southern League rival By Patrick Magee, Biloxi Sun-Herald

Taylor Williams - insightful comments from the youngster

OF Brandon Diaz, the 2013 8th round pick who was released from Carolina by the Brewers on July 30th and subsequently saw 23 games of action in High-A with the Angels when they picked him up, was released this week by Anaheim.

Monday's action: Dominican Box -- Catcher Christian Bethancourt 1-for-4, K, throwing error

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Mon. 1/15: GM David Stearns *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM Mon. 1/15: Hot Stove Weekly (OF Lewis Brinson kicks off the show)

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast Sun. 1/14: "The Brewers come to agreement on one-year contracts with their four arbitration-eligible players. Did the deals favor the Brewers, the players or both sides? Matt will discuss that on this week's episode. Brad Ford from "Brew Crew Ball" will also join the program this week as the "hot stove" has yet to be turned on with spring training right around the corner." *** AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast Sun. 1/14: "J.P., Ryan and Steve discuss the players who avoided arbitration, reasons for the slow offseason throughout baseball, and Orlando Arcia's potential upside as a hitter."

Choi can opt out of his Brewers deal at the end of spring training or on June 15, per this report. "Right now, Aguilar is Choi's only competition, and Milwaukee has told us they won't acquire another 1B," Choi's agency said. "If Choi has a better spring than Aguilar, he'll have a shot at making the Opening Day roster." Wait, they do know their client is a LH bat, right?

Translated tweet -- Moments of tension when the baseman Mayaguez Gabriel Garcia's in search of a bat in foul area fell from face to face in the pit of photographers. But out by walking, a little dazed but goes well. Leave the game while applauds it fans." Glad you'll be OK, Gabriel!

Sunday's action: Puerto Rico Box -- DH Jay Feliciano, 0-for-3, K *** Puerto Rico Box -- 1B Gabriel Garcia, 0-for-2, K Garcia left mid-inning, usually not a great sign -- Santurce Bottom of the 5th Yadiel Hernandez strikes out swinging. Juan Silva walks. Gabriel Cancel singles on a line drive to right fielder Jiandido Tromp. Juan Silva to 2nd. Jan Hernandez grounds into a force out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Juan Silva to 3rd. Gabriel Cancel out at 2nd. Jan Hernandez to 1st. Defensive Substitution: Danny Ortiz replaces first baseman Gabriel Garcia, batting 8th, playing first base. Roberto Pena flies out to right fielder Jiandido Tromp. *** Dominican Box -- In a 7-6 win, big game for 2B Jonathan Villar, 4-for-5 (all singles) as the leadoff man (one rune scored). Teammate catcher Christian Bethancourt was 1-for-4, R, K.

OF Troy Stokes, Jr. LHP Drake Owenby

Following up with those results: Australia Saturday Game One Box -- Perth wins, 15-6. Jesse Williams 1-for-3, BB, R, two RBI, K as the designated hitter. *** Australia Saturday Game Two Box -- Perth wins, 10-9. Perth led 9-0 in the 8th where they surrendered a nine-spot. Catcher Alex Hall was 2-for-4 with a run scored. *** Australia Sunday Box -- Perth lost, 22-19. Williams was 3-for-6, HR, two R, five RBI, two K, played second base. Hall was 2-for-4, two BB, HR (seen below), four runs, two RBI. Check out Hall's recent games -- in his last nine, 14-for-33, three HR's. Yes, it's an offensive league - this stat page will give you a sense of that, with Team Perth leading the way. ***

Saturday's action: Dominican Box -- Jonathan Villar 2-for-5, but was caught stealing and committed two errors (throwing, fielding) at second base *** Puerto Rico Box Score -- Helena Brewer Jay Feliciano 2-for-4, BB, double, two runs as the designated hitter; fellow youngster Gabriel Garcia 0-for-1, K, action at first base. Feliciano is listed at 6'2", 215, wouldn't be surprised to learn he's now beyond that beef in Wisconsin this spring.

UPDATES (Youngsters alert!) Friday in Puerto Rico -- Box Score: Gabriel Garcia had an RBI pinch-hit double. DH Jay Feliciano, batting cleanup no less, 2-for-4, double, run, RBI. *** Friday in the Dominican Republic -- Box Score: Jonathan Villar 0-for-5, Christian Bethancourt 2-for-3, BB, RBI. *** Friday in Venezuela -- Box Score: Junior Guerra 5.1 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 3 K, 2 WP, his bullpen stranded two of his runners in the win Magallanes Top of the 1st Endy Chavez flies out to left fielder Alex Romero. Ali Castillo grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Ronny Cedeno singles on a line drive to left fielder Alex Romero. Dustin Martin strikes out swinging. Magallanes Top of the 2nd Mario Lisson called out on strikes. Alberth Martinez called out on strikes. Jose Martinez grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Magallanes Top of the 3rd Juan Apodaca lines out to shortstop Juniel Querecuto. Rayder Ascanio singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Carlos Rivero. Cardenales challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Endy Chavez grounds out, shortstop Juniel Querecuto to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Rayder Ascanio to 2nd. Ali Castillo walks. With Ronny Cedeno batting, wild pitch by Junior Guerra, Rayder Ascanio to 3rd. Ali Castillo to 2nd. Ronny Cedeno flies out to right fielder Henry Urrutia. Magallanes Top of the 4th Dustin Martin walks. With Mario Lisson batting, wild pitch by Junior Guerra, Dustin Martin to 2nd. Mario Lisson walks. Alberth Martinez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Henry Urrutia. Dustin Martin scores. Mario Lisson to 3rd. Jose Martinez grounds into a double play, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to shortstop Juniel Querecuto to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Mario Lisson scores. Alberth Martinez out at 2nd. Juan Apodaca pops out to third baseman Carlos Rivero. Magallanes Top of the 5th Rayder Ascanio grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to pitcher Junior Guerra. Endy Chavez grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Ali Castillo doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Henry Urrutia. Ronny Cedeno flies out to right fielder Henry Urrutia. Magallanes Top of the 6th Dustin Martin pops out to third baseman Carlos Rivero. Mario Lisson singles on a line drive to left fielder Alex Romero. Alberth Martinez singles on a line drive to left fielder Alex Romero. Mario Lisson to 3rd. Pitching Change: Jesus Sanchez replaces Junior Guerra. Jose Martinez lines out to shortstop Juniel Querecuto. Juan Apodaca grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Rangel Ravelo. *** That seems to have been Guerra's last scheduled winter appearance, but these winter assignments can take twists and turns. We'll see...

On Thursday / Friday, Australian catcher Alex Hall went 2-for-7, 2 BB, double, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 K. He also threw out two of three basestealers. Infielder Jesse Williams missed both games with an illness, but is back in action for Saturday's doubleheader, underway as of this post.

2016 Brewers -- RHP Ben Rowen signs with Cincinnati (spent 2017 in Mets' minor league system) UT Jake Elmore signs with the White Sox (spent 2017 in Toronto and Miami's minor league systems)

A twitter follower sent me this a while back and I haven't gotten around to it. If a reader here can assist, please post that "you're on the case", so we don't have duplication of efforts, thanks! "Could you post on brewerfan.net a list of all the remaining draft choices in the organization, majors and minors, from the Brewers drafts going back to 2009 or so by year ?? I think it would be interesting to your members and readers. Thank you"

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud Fri. 1/12: "It's time for the first Rattler Radio podcast of 2018! In this episode, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner talk about the latest Frosty Microbrew as former Timber Rattlers Johnny Davis & Tristan Archer recount their experiences playing in the Winter Leagues."

Toolshed: Ramirez makes pitch for Show Left-handed reliever returns to Brewers to finish what he started By Sam Dykstra / MiLB.com Excellent read...

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Wed. 1/10 (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 30:45 minute mark) *** AUDIO via MLB Network Radio Wed. 1/10: Brief clip from Eric Thames' regarding a "Glorious" wrestling walk-up song *** AUDIO via Brewers.com Thurs. 1/11: "Lane Grindle checks in with Brewers GM David Stearns to get an update on the Hot Stove." *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" Thurs. 1/11: "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak joins Greg Matzek to talk about the Brewers offseason so far and what we can expect in the coming weeks leading up to pitchers and catchers reporting." *** Reminder that we've linked to quite a bit of minor league archived media in the past week as well right here.

AUDIO via the Mike Abadir Show Thurs. 1/11: Nice interview with RHP Bubba Derby (go to the 24:30 minute mark)

Reliever Forrest Snow to Tampa, as detailed in the initial post in this thread

Wednesday's action -- See Kyle Lobner's tweets here and here.

Reviewing The Brew Player Q&A's -- Kyle Wren Kodi Medeiros Corbin Burnes Tim Dillard

2017 Mudcat RHP Scott Grist goes the indy ball route.