Jim Goulart

OF Nick Cain, a 27th round 2016 college pick (Faulkner University - Montgomery, AL), who struggled in Maryvale and was released last spring training, has signed with the Normal (IL) CornBelters of the independent Frontier League. Cain did not play professionally in 2017.

Frosty Microbrews: Garcia, McClanahan on the corners By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast Sun. 12/3: "The hot stove is warming VERY VERY slowly. This week, we did learn which arbitration-eligible players will be back with the Brewers. Did they bring back the right guys and what do those decisions indicate about the rest of the off-season plan? Matt discusses that and more while Brew Crew Ball editor Kyle Lesniewski joins the program to give his take on those items." *** AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast Mon. 12/4: "Steve and Ryan talk about the recent personnel moves made by the Brewers and answer some listener questions." *** AUDIO via Brewers.com Mon. 12/4: "MLB.com takes a listen back to the most exhilarating plays and can't miss moments from the Brewers' 2017 season." *** AUDIO via Brewers.com Wed. 12/6: "Shohei Ohtani will not pitch out of the Brewers' starting rotation next season. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss the team not being able to sign Ohtani but coming to agreements with Steven Vogt and Jeremy Jeffress." *** AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show Wed. 12/6 (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 99:00 minute mark) *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Wed. 12/6 (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 29:45 minute mark) *** AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly" Thurs. 12/7: CBS Sports MLB writer Mike Axisa joins Matt Pauley to talk about the Brewers offseason plans and the MLB Winter Meetings. *** REMINDER: Over on the Minor League Forum, we maintain a similar offseason archived media thread on the farmhands

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud Thurs. 12/7: "Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner have the latest edition of the Offseason Podcast. There is a discussion of Kyle's latest Frosty Microbrew, of Brewers prospects, Rule 5 moves, and more."

You'll be able to follow Williams and Hall on their ABL Player pages.

Venezuelan Box (Tuesday) -- RHP Junior Guerra had the honor of a start (one inning) in the All-Star Game, which was described on Twitter as having "very few stars" - Guerra tossed a perfect inning (one K) *** Venezuelan Box (Wed.) -- Johnny Davis, leading off in LF, 3-for-5 (double, run, RBI). *** Venezuelan Box (Wed.) -- 1B Jesus Aguilar 1-for-3, HBP, K In the same game, LHP Frank Lopez K'd the only man he faced. Catching up, three days ago, he faced three men, retiring two, walking one.

Tuesday - RHP Tristan Archer in the D.R.: Aguilas Top of the 6th Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Vidal Nuno. Ronny Rodriguez grounds out, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to first baseman Ryan Court. Aguilas challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Juan Perez reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Danny Richar. With Wilin Rosario batting, Juan Perez steals (6) 2nd base. Wilin Rosario strikes out swinging, catcher Wilkin Castillo to first baseman Ryan Court. Pitching Change: Edward Paredes replaces Tristan Archer. Kennys Vargas pops out to second baseman Rafael Ynoa. Archer keeping a busy schedule as you'll see here.

Likely heading to Maryvale this spring, and currently playing in the Australian League -- Perth Heat duo Jess Williams, Alex Hall sign MLB deals with the Milwaukee Brewers Williams a LH-hitting shortstop Hall a switch-hitting catcher

Catcher Tyler Heineman and OF Kyle Wren on Fangraphs' Rule 5 radar (link)

Latest Brewers farmhand to begin winter league play is switch-hitting speedster OF Johnny Davis. Davis debuted in Venezuela Saturday (box score), leading off and playing LF, 1-for-4, stolen base (of course), and run scored in a 3-1 win. Davis is in the same spot Sunday (in progress as of this post), you can follow along here. *** RHP Jorge Lopez is back on the mound Sunday for his 10th start in the Dominican (you can follow that game here.) *** 1B Jesus Aguilar, Sunday (again, in progress as of this post)

Little surprise we'll see Hernan Perez in Venezuelan box scores soon -- won the batting title last year. Translated Venezuelan article -- Despite the Tigres de Aragua fall defeated 10x3 against the Leones del Caracas in Maracay, not everything was negative this Saturday, prior to the game, the aragüeño arena received the stellar visit of three players who hope to debut soon this year with the aragüeña troop, we refer to Renato Núñez, Carlos Tocci and Hernán Pérez who were involved in the practices of the felines prior to the game. The arrival of Renato Núñez and Carlos Tocci was assured for several days for this weekend but the arrival of Hernán Pérez to the JPC was quite a surprise for his teammates who did not expect the infielder to join the team soon. Núñez and Tocci were involved in pre-game training and batting practice under the watchful eye of the Tigres coaching group, as well as their strategist, Buddy Bailey. Hernan arrived after the practice ended but this did not prevent him from putting on his training clothes to take practice with the hitting coach, Desi Wilson on the "tee". It is expected that the additions of Renato Núñez and Carlos Tocci will be given in the Bengali roster for the ninth week of the championship, while that of Hernán Pérez could be taking place for the tenth week of the harvest. *** The Venezuelan season began back on October 10th, so Perez will be in action by later this week or early next.

Saturday's games -- Dominican Box -- Huge effort by RHP Tristan Archer, called upon on a second consecutive day, as he stranded two inherited runners coming into a tough spot, then pitched a perfect follow-up inning, and earned the extra-inning win for his team as they walked off in celebration. Aguilas Top of the 10th Pitching Change: Enny Romero replaces Paul Voelker. Danny Santana singles on a line drive to center fielder Starling Marte. Ronny Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Patrick Kivlehan. Danny Santana to 2nd. Wilmer Difo bunt pops out to pitcher Enny Romero. Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Enny Romero. Juan Perez flies out to center fielder Starling Marte. Zoilo Almonte grounds into a force out, second baseman Rafael Ynoa to shortstop Erik Gonzalez. Ronny Rodriguez out at 2nd. Aguilas Top of the 11th Pedro Severino grounds out, pitcher Tristan Archer to first baseman Ryan Court. Kennys Vargas called out on strikes. Edwin Espinal strikes out swinging. *** Venezuelan Box -- Teammates excelled in a win, as 23-year-old LHP Frank Lopez made his first appearance since November 23rd, and it was highly effective, even with a big lead, coming in for the 6th and 7th of a 10-3 win (Lopez replaced a long, long ago Brewer draft pick and farmhand). Aragua Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Frank Lopez replaces Efrain Nieves. Alberto Callaspo grounds out, shortstop Gregorio Petit to first baseman Jesus Aguilar. Jose Vargas grounds out, third baseman Harold Castro to first baseman Jesus Aguilar. Danny Ortiz grounds out, first baseman Jesus Aguilar to pitcher Frank Lopez. Aragua Bottom of the 7th Luis Villegas called out on strikes. Leandro Castro grounds out, shortstop Gregorio Petit to first baseman Jesus Aguilar. Alberti Chavez strikes out swinging. Frank López did his job, had time that not throwing but was controlled, threw very well. I was happy that he gave us the two innings and was given the opportunity to make it in the form (translated tweet) In the same game, Jesus Aguilar had a monster effort (two doubles, two walks, three runs scored), and suddenly his line is a more respectable .200/.382/.320 after eight games. Started very soon, perhaps wasn't ready. I had to start on this date but the fever called me to play early. (translated tweet) In other words, Jesus was itching to go .

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Fri. 12/1: Larry Hisle You don't get any classier than the Brewers' Manager of Youth Outreach. The club's first true big-time free agent signing, so sorry to hear he's been living with continued pain from his career-ending shoulder surgery for nearly 40 years now.

Friday - Dominican Box: RHP Tristan Archer entered in a 1st and 2nd, no out situation, so a solid inning overall, allowing just one of the inherited runners to score. Estrellas Top of the 6th Frank Schwindel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Franchy Cordero. With Junior Lake batting, wild pitch by Rafael De Paula, Frank Schwindel to 2nd. Junior Lake singles on a soft ground ball to shortstop Erik Gonzalez. Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Rafael De Paula. With Audy Ciriaco batting, Frank Schwindel steals (1) 3rd base. Audy Ciriaco called out on strikes. Grant Kay strikes out swinging. Audry Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Franchy Cordero. Frank Schwindel scores. Junior Lake to 2nd. Jonathan Reynoso lines out to center fielder Franchy Cordero. *** Friday - Venezuelan Box: First baseman Jesus Aguilar sporting just a .492 OPS after the seven-game tiny sample, and that is with getting on base three times in this game (single, two walks).

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud Thurs. 11/30: "The Offseason Podcast is back. Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss his latest Frosty Microbrew stories, former Rattlers going on the Milwaukee Brewers 40-man and former Rattlers going to other organizations, Ohtani, & Maryvale staying the Spring Training home of the Brewers."

VIDEO via Intentional Talk Fri. 12/1: Stephen Vogt

Initial post in the thread updated as Rob Scahill signs with the White Sox.

AUDIO via Brewers.com Tue. 11/28: "Could Jake Arrieta be at the head of the Milwaukee starting rotation in 2018? MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss the possibility that the team could grab one of the top free agent pitchers and break down the needs of the team as they head into the rest of the offseason." *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 11/28: Bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 11/28: Craig Counsell *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Tue. 11/28: David Stearns *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Wed. 11/29: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Wed. 11/29: Travis Shaw *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Wed. 11/29: Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show Thurs. 11/30: Brian Anderson and A.J. Ellis *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 11/30: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 11/30: Andrew Wagner of the SportsXchange

VIDEO: Corey Ray & Monte Harrison -- Well, this sure was fun to watch

Wed. in Venezuela -- Tristan Archer: Gigantes Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Kelvin Marte. Jose Siri doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Ruben Sosa. Abiatal Avelino grounds out, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to first baseman Ryan Court. Jose Siri to 3rd. Ketel Marte out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Ruben Sosa. Jose Siri scores. Aderlin Rodriguez strikes out swinging. *** Jesus Aguilar (after four games); RBI double Wednesday (box) *** Catching up Tuesday -- Another seven strong innings from Jorge Lopez

Frosty Microbrews: Hernandez, Bettinger Overcome Tough Conditions By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (SEA), Yadiel Rivera (MIA) and now Michael Reed (ATL) signings all reflected within the initial post in this thread.

Scoreless appearance #2 for reliever Tristan Archer on Monday, although he had help behind him stranding runners -- box score Aguilas Top of the 5th Pitching Change: Tristan Archer replaces Carlos Pimentel. Ronny Rodriguez singles on a line drive to first baseman Ryan Court. Danny Santana grounds into a double play, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to first baseman Ryan Court. Ronny Rodriguez out at 2nd. Juan Perez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Aristides Aquino. Zoilo Almonte pops out to third baseman Danny Richar in foul territory. Aguilas Top of the 6th Edwin Espinal grounds out, shortstop Erik Gonzalez to first baseman Ryan Court. Johan Camargo walks. Rey Fuentes singles on a fly ball to left fielder Patrick Kivlehan. Johan Camargo to 2nd. Pitching Change: Henry Martinez replaces Tristan Archer. Francisco Pena flies out to right fielder Aristides Aquino. Luis Valenzuela strikes out on a foul tip. That was the lone winter league appearance by a Brewer on Monday.

Baseball Census on RHP Jon Perrin

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast Sun. 11/26: "Another week has passed in the baseball off-season and there continues to be very little action in MLB free agency. Once things start picking up, will the Brewers break the bank to bring in a top-tier free agent? Matt is joined by The Brewer Nation's Adam Rygg to discuss that and more. Plus, four players have been added to the 40-man roster. Should anyone else have been added? All that is part of this week's Brewers Extra Innings, the Podcast."