Jim Goulart

Saturday afternoon in the Dominican -- Box Score RHP Tristan Archer charged with the 6th inning blown save and the loss, charged with an unearned run -- Gigantes Top of the 6th Moises Sierra singles on a line drive to left fielder Patrick Kivlehan. Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Nick Additon. Hanser Alberto reaches on a force attempt, fielding error by shortstop Erik Gonzalez. Moises Sierra to 3rd. Hanser Alberto to 2nd. Jose Siri singles on a ground ball to center fielder Franchy Cordero. Moises Sierra scores. Hanser Alberto scores. Jose Siri advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Franchy Cordero. With Carlos Paulino batting, Jose Siri picked off and caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Wilkin Castillo to shortstop Erik Gonzalez to third baseman Danny Richar. Carlos Paulino called out on strikes. Melvin Mercedes flies out to left fielder Patrick Kivlehan.

A busy Friday - Venezuela Box -- Rough sledding for OF Johnny Davis as of late, 0-for-5 here and 1-for-16 in his last four games *** Venezuela Box -- 1B Jesus Aguilar, 1-for-4 (BB, 2 R, K) LHP a victim of small ball -- Caribes Top of the 7th Pitching Change: Frank Lopez replaces Yoimer Camacho. Rafael Ortega singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Wilfredo Tovar. Niuman Romero singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Jesus Aguilar. Rafael Ortega to 2nd. Rene Reyes flies out to right fielder Felix Perez. Rafael Ortega to 3rd. Niuman Romero to 2nd. Frank Lopez intentionally walks Balbino Fuenmayor. Tomas Telis out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Anthony Garcia. Rafael Ortega scores. Pitching Change: Loiger Padron replaces Frank Lopez. Willians Astudillo flies out to right fielder Felix Perez. *** Dominican Box -- Wendell Rijo, playing second base, continues a hot start with regular playing time, 1-for-3 (BB, R) *** Dominican Box -- RHP Tristan Archer finally had a tough time stranding inherited runners after several successful efforts: Estrellas Top of the 5th Socrates Brito flies out to right fielder Willy Garcia. Francisco Mejia singles on a line drive to right fielder Willy Garcia. Junior Lake walks. Francisco Mejia to 2nd. Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Juan Sandoval. Frank Schwindel grounds out, second baseman Rafael Ynoa to first baseman Ryan Court. Francisco Mejia to 3rd. Junior Lake to 2nd. Hector Gomez doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Aristides Aquino. Francisco Mejia scores. Junior Lake scores. Pitching Change: Edward Paredes replaces Tristan Archer. Jordany Valdespin lines out to right fielder Willy Garcia. *** Dominican Box -- Uneven start for RHP Jorge Lopez: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 3 K, but a nice 8:0 GB:FB ratio Gigantes Top of the 1st Leury Garcia grounds out, shortstop Johan Camargo to first baseman Edwin Espinal. Abiatal Avelino grounds out, shortstop Johan Camargo to first baseman Edwin Espinal. Ketel Marte grounds out, shortstop Johan Camargo to first baseman Edwin Espinal. Gigantes Top of the 2nd K. C. Hobson doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Juan Perez. Hanser Alberto out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jorge Lopez to first baseman Edwin Espinal. K. C. Hobson to 3rd. Rosell Herrera grounds out, second baseman Ronny Rodriguez to first baseman Edwin Espinal. K. C. Hobson scores. Jose Siri singles on a fly ball to right fielder Juan Perez. Adrian Nieto reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Ronny Rodriguez. Jose Siri to 2nd. Melvin Mercedes walks. Jose Siri to 3rd. Adrian Nieto to 2nd. Leury Garcia strikes out swinging. Gigantes Top of the 3rd Abiatal Avelino triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Juan Perez. Ketel Marte out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Danny Santana. Abiatal Avelino scores. K. C. Hobson walks. Hanser Alberto strikes out swinging. Rosell Herrera lines out to shortstop Johan Camargo. Gigantes Top of the 4th Jose Siri singles on a line drive to left fielder Zoilo Almonte. With Adrian Nieto batting, Jose Siri steals (11) 2nd base. Adrian Nieto called out on strikes. Melvin Mercedes grounds out ,second baseman Ronny Rodriguez to first baseman Edwin Espinal . Jose Siri scores. Throwing error by first baseman Edwin Espinal. Leury Garcia singles on a line drive to center fielder Danny Santana. With Abiatal Avelino batting, Leury Garcia caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Francisco Pena to second baseman Ronny Rodriguez. Gigantes Top of the 5th Abiatal Avelino grounds out, shortstop Johan Camargo to first baseman Edwin Espinal. Ketel Marte singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Edwin Espinal. Pitching Change: Giovanni Soto replaces Jorge Lopez. K. C. Hobson singles on a fly ball to left fielder Zoilo Almonte. Ketel Marte to 2nd. Hanser Alberto grounds into a double play, pitcher Giovanni Soto to second baseman Ronny Rodriguez to first baseman Edwin Espinal. K. C. Hobson out at 2nd. *** They've already played Saturday Down Under, and Perth lost a truly wild 11-10 game in walkoff fashion: Australia Box -- Catcher Alex Hall 0-for-4, two K's, passed ball (but the radio broadcast team was praising his improvements on defense) SS Jess Williams 1-for-4, RBI, 9th inning error hurt FYI, the radio link for the Perth games -- the app says I was one of 45 listeners as the game ended . *** AUDIO: Here's a brief interview clip with Alex Hall from 11/26, this is before his signing with the Brewers. Enjoy the accent, of course...

AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show Fri. 12/15 (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 103:40 minute mark)

Only action Thursday was in Australia (box score) - Hall walks and scores, Williams triples (RBI, two R's) No scheduled Perth YouTube games for the next week or so.

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Thurs. 12/14: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WTMJ Thurs. 12/14: "Brewers Weekly", hosted by Matt Pauley The link above is for the full show. Included within is an interview with Chris Cotillo of SB Nation and MLB Daily Dish, which can be heard as a standalone here.

AUDIO via Brewers.com Wed. 12/13: "Will the Brewers trade Domingo Santana this offseason? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss why trading Santana may be an option with the glut of outfielders they possess and break down whether Josh Hader is better suited as a starter or a reliever."

AUDIO via the "The State Of Podcast" Thurs. 12/14: "We're back to back this holiday season, but this time we brought a special guest with us! Professional Baseball player Tim Dillard joins us on a very special episode of In Defense Of! This time, we try to defend one of the worst rated Christmas movies available: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Not a lot of conquering goes on here, but we do get Santa, use of the word Nincompoop, AND a great original song. Stay tuned after the review for a special interview with our friend as well. You won't want to miss either, so stick around and enjoy!" The interview portion with Tim begins at the 46:26 minute mark. Although listening to Tim discuss this movie for 45 minutes is fun as well.

VIDEO via MLB Network - Craig Counsell on "Intentional Talk"

Going on live as this posts, but also will archive at this same link -- Look for Alex Hall / Jess Williams in the box score, Hall with a base knock thus far.

Wed.'s games -- Box Score - In the D.R., 2B Wendell Rijo with his first two hits of the winter, 2-for-4 (double, R, K). *** Box Score - In Venezuela, Jesus Aguilar cracked his 2nd HR, a two-run shot (.846 OPS in 15 games). 1-for-4, BB, 2 R, 3 RBI, K. Same game, LHP Frank Lopez once again retired the lone batter he faced, a recent pattern for him. *** Box Score - In Venezuela, Junior Guerra remains an intriguing character, as he tossed six shutout innings, see the full impressive line at the box, where you'll see the game log link also.

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 12/12 (Kevin Holden in as host): Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 12/12 (Kevin Holden in as host): Seth Everett discusses Chris Archer *** AUDIO via WSSP's Hot Stove Weekly Show Tue. 12/12: The show includes an interview with Adam McCalvy, which you can here as a stand-alone here. *** VIDEO via MLB Network's "High Heat": David Stearns at the Winter Meetings

Quick hits from Tuesday's games: Link points to the box score, click on player's name within the box for winter-to-date numbers: Venezuela -- 1B Jesus Aguilar (0-for-3, sacrifice fly) *** LF Johnny Davis 1-for-4, caught stealing *** Dominican Republic -- IF Wendell Rijo got his first official at-bat, striking out as a pinch-hitter, he pinch-ran in three November games *** Rule-5 eligible RHP Tristan Archer lowers his ERA to 0.87 (WHIP 0.77) through eight relief appearances. Two high-leverage scoreless innings here as he earns the hold for his team. 2018 will be his age 27 season. Gigantes Bottom of the 7th Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Vidal Nuno. Rob Refsnyder strikes out swinging. Moises Sierra flies out to right fielder Willy Garcia. Hanser Alberto flies out to left fielder Franchy Cordero. Gigantes Bottom of the 8th Defensive Substitution: Pedro Lopez replaces third baseman Danny Richar, batting 5th, playing third base. Jose Siri walks. Carlos Paulino grounds into a double play, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to second baseman Rafael Ynoa to first baseman Ryan Court. Jose Siri out at 2nd. Garabez Rosa lines out, third baseman Pedro Lopez to first baseman Ryan Court.

VIDEO via WHON in Hawaii:Catcher K.J. Harrison

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast Sun. 12/10: "This week's show is a winter meeting preview edition. What moves should and what moves will the Brewers make while the winter meetings take place in Florida? Will the team be more active in free-agency or trades? How active will the team be? Matt tries to address all those questions this week and is joined by Disciples of Uecker contributor Jake Covey, who will give his take." *** AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast Mon. 12/11: "J.P. is back this week and the guys break down Ohtani's decision to sign with the Angels, Giancarlo Stanton getting traded to the Yankees, and rumors about Domingo Santana."

Monday in Venezuela: Box Score -- Johnny Davis 0-for-3, but his two walks the first of his winter (eight games) *** Box Score -- 1B Jesus Aguilar's team lost 10-1, which helps explain an early exit. Aguilar 1-for2 with a walk, K. Teammate LHP Frank Lopez stranded three runners, retiring one batter in a late mop-up assignment. Zulia Bottom of the 8th Pitching Change: Miller Diaz replaces Jesus Pirela. Jose Flores called out on strikes. Carlos Colmenares singles on a soft ground ball to first baseman Aldrem Corredor. Reynaldo Rodriguez walks. Carlos Colmenares to 2nd. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Wilson Garcia replaces Hector Gimenez. Wilson Garcia strikes out swinging. David Vidal walks. Carlos Colmenares to 3rd. Reynaldo Rodriguez to 2nd. Alex Romero walks. Carlos Colmenares scores. Reynaldo Rodriguez to 3rd. David Vidal to 2nd. Pitching Change: Frank Lopez replaces Miller Diaz. Jesus Flores flies out to left fielder Anthony Garcia.

That video is now an archive, the pre-game volume doesn't work for the first eight minutes. Box Score Game is over, Alex Hall 0-for-4, 1 K (one SB against on defense behind the plate) SS Jess Williams, who had been red-hot, moved from 9th to leadoff for this one, a quick two-pitch AB (flyout to LF) is at the 28:00 minute mark. In the 3rd inning, Williams was pinch-hit for, no explanation on the broadcast, at least immediately. The league picks up play again on Thursday.

C Alex Hall 0-for-5, SS Jess Williams 3-for-4, R, RBI, SB, CS

Saturday in Venezuela -- Box Score 1B Jesus Aguilar, 3-for-4, BB, K, first HR in his 12 games (.837 OPS now - .275/.412/.425) In the same game, Aguilar's teammate, LHP Frank Lopez, fanned the only batter he faced. *** Box Score Johnny Davis 0-for-4, one K -- now .321/.345/.357 *** Dominican League off until Tuesday, Venezuela until Monday.

Friday in Australia Box Score We're all Perth Heat fans now (the team is 8-4). They walk off here with their 6th straight win, 6-5. C/OF Alex Hall walked as a pinch-hitter. Nice day for SS Jess Williams, batting 9th, 2-for-4 (double, R, RBI). Williams scored the winning run after his double led off the 9th. Seven errors in 12 games at short for Williams, it's all a learning curve... *** Saturday in Australia They are already playing Saturday night's game as of the early AM in the US hours, and both 18-year-olds are in the starting lineup. You can follow the box score / game log here. By the way, Perth's game on Sunday AM will be streamed live and later archived --

Friday in Venezuela -- Box Score Go, Johnny, Go! Another three-hit game for Johnny Davis (capable of CF, but in left field here), 3-for-6, 3 R, 1 RBI, 3 SB, 1 CS) Through six games, still waiting on the first base on balls, but results shine thus far. *** Box Score 1B Jesus Aguilar, 1-for-4, R, first error in 11 games (.675 OPS) *** Box Score RHP Junior Guerra -- 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 81 pitches, 52 strikes Junior is going to be a fascinating name this spring -- it all comes down to how his stuff is looking, K's aren't there in Venezuela (19 in 35.1 IP), yet the results are fine (3.82 ERA), Guerra will likely get several more starts based on the lower MLB workload last summer. Here's Friday's game log.

Friday in the Dominican -- Box Score Two buddies from Puerto Rico faced off, as current minor league free agent RHP Hiram Burgos went up against RHP Jorge Lopez, with Lopez playing Houdini to fare better in his 4+ innings. In 39 2017 appearances for Biloxi (13 starts early on), Lopez pitched 103.2 innings. He's up to an additional 59 innings in 11 winter starts. Lopez' line Friday - 4+ IP, 7 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 2 K, ERA now at 2.29, here's the breakdown: Licey Top of the 1st Erick Aybar singles on a ground ball to center fielder Rey Fuentes. Jorge Bonifacio strikes out swinging. Erick Aybar steals (1) 2nd base. Yamaico Navarro singles on a ground ball to second baseman Ronny Rodriguez. Erick Aybar to 3rd. Juan Francisco walks. Yamaico Navarro to 2nd. Yermin Mercedes singles on a soft pop up to second baseman Ronny Rodriguez. Erick Aybar scores. Yamaico Navarro to 3rd. Juan Francisco to 2nd. Engel Beltre lines out to second baseman Ronny Rodriguez. Anderson Hernandez grounds out, third baseman Johan Camargo to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Licey Top of the 2nd Donovan Solano grounds out, second baseman Ronny Rodriguez to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Emilio Bonifacio flies out to right fielder Juan Perez. Erick Aybar singles on a line drive to right fielder Juan Perez. Jorge Bonifacio flies out to center fielder Rey Fuentes. Licey Top of the 3rd Yamaico Navarro singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Santana, deflected by third baseman Johan Camargo. Juan Francisco strikes out swinging and Yamaico Navarro caught stealing 2nd, catcher Francisco Pena to shortstop Wilmer Difo to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Yermin Mercedes grounds out, third baseman Johan Camargo to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Licey Top of the 4th Engel Beltre grounds out, pitcher Jorge Lopez to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Anderson Hernandez lines out to center fielder Rey Fuentes. Donovan Solano hits a ground-rule double (3) on a line drive to left field. Emilio Bonifacio singles on a line drive to right fielder Juan Perez. Donovan Solano out at home on the throw, right fielder Juan Perez to catcher Francisco Pena. Licey Top of the 5th Erick Aybar walks. Pitching Change: Samuel Deduno replaces Jorge Lopez. With Jorge Bonifacio batting, Erick Aybar steals (2) 2nd base. Jorge Bonifacio lines into a double play, left fielder Danny Santana to second baseman Ronny Rodriguez. Erick Aybar doubled off 2nd. Yamaico Navarro strikes out swinging. *** Box Score Hopefully RHP Tristan Archer scores a big league camp invite from the Brewers this spring, dude is lighting it up in the D.R., note that he strands two more inherited runners here -- one walk and nine K's in seven clutch appearances thus far (8.1 IP). Toros Top of the 5th Jeimer Candelario grounds out, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to first baseman Ryan Court. Jefry Marte lines out to center fielder Starling Marte. Cristhian Adames singles on a ground ball to center fielder Starling Marte. Manuel Margot singles on a ground ball to pitcher Juan Sandoval. Cristhian Adames to 2nd. Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Juan Sandoval. Deibinson Romero strikes out swinging. Toros Top of the 6th Leones challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Anderson Feliz bunt grounds out to catcher Rene Garcia. Anderson Feliz out on batter interference. Luis Cruz flies out to right fielder Patrick Kivlehan. Alexi Casilla called out on strikes.

Adam McCalvy tweet -- Brewers Minor League infielder Javier Betancourt, who was shot in the left elbow in Venezuela on Nov. 24, did undergo reconstructive surgery in Milwaukee. He is not expected to be ready for the start of the MiLB season.

Initial post in the thread updated as Biloxi closer Matt Ramsey signs with the Astros.

Thursday action -- Venezuela: OF Johnny Davis was a combined 2-for-5 and also reached on an HBP, productive effort in a doubleheader (Game One Box / Game Two Box)

Latest translated quotes on Hernan Perez -- Hernán Pérez has been an impact player in the LVBP. Last season, after playing all year with the Brewers of Milwaukee in the Major Leagues, he was champion bat of the local leased circuit with .373 average. For being December, the super utility will not give him a chance to defend his crown (not enough plate appearances), he does not even know if he can be uniformed with Tigres de Aragua. However, it is not something that rules out. "I'm training, getting in shape. I'm going to wait for the Winter Meetings in the United States, after that I'll make the decision to play or not here, "Pérez said. "This year I worked more on my body, I looked for more muscular strength. That has favored me when it comes to hitting the ball hard so that more home runs come out." In fact, 2017 was his year of greatest power. He connected 14 homers and his OPS was .704. In addition, he defended almost all positions, even climbed the mound to throw. He just lacked being a receiver. "To be a utility, I prepare myself mentally," he said. "I know that playing in various positions will always open opportunities for me."