Jim Goulart

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 4/14: Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati talks Brewers vs Reds *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show" Fri. 4/14: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Matt Pauley Fri. 4/14: Radio highlights from the Brewers 10-4 win over the Reds *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Matt Pauley Fri. 4/14: Postgame interview with Eric Thames

From Friday night in Memphis --

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official blog Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Carolina League Southern Division A - Midwest League Western Division *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin *** Weather.com: Nashville, TN Biloxi, MS Zebulon, NC Cedar Rapids, IA

Follow Saturday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Saturday's Daily Menu: All times are Central Colorado Springs: LHP Brent Suter at Nashville (Athletics), 6:05 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson) MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup. ********** Biloxi: RHP Luis Ortiz at home vs. Pensacola (Reds), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available. ********** Carolina: RHP Freddy Peralta at home vs. Frederick (Orioles), 3:45 PM pre-game, 4:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County. MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Braden Webb at Cedar Rapids (Twins), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio. MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available. In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance. NOTE: Cedar Rapids does have MiLB.TV coverage, with the Kernels' radio call overlaid.

http://www.brewerfan.net/images/store/dailylinkreport.jpg

Sky Sox plan ballpark renovations and say they're staying in Colorado Springs, but could they land in Kansas? By Brent Briggeman, Colorado Springs Gazette Workers at Security Service field replaced about 250 light fixtures hanging above the stadium on Thursday. In the coming months, a revamp of the scoreboard will be competed for roughly $700,000 that will bring high definition to a screen nearly four times larger than its current size. The Sky Sox are saying they intend to stay in the city, and the $1 million they're pouring into their venue near Barnes and Powers would seem to back that claim. "We're building for a long future in Colorado Springs," general manager Tony Ensor said Thursday. This has been the stance maintained by the team's local representatives through the past 15 months as talk of moving the team reached a crescendo. Even as owner David Elmore appeared before the San Antonio city council in April 2016 and announced an intention to move the team there for the 2019 season, Ensor cautioned that no move was imminent and many financial variables remained in play. It appears he was correct. Media reports from San Antonio from the onset reflected a lack of enthusiasm for the city to raise money for a new stadium - a requirement for the move. In September, San Antonio mayor Ivy Taylor, who had championed the cause and previously said she was "all in" on bringing the Sky Sox to Texas, essentially shelved the project. "At this point we don't have financial commitments from potential partners and I'm not willing to commit any tax dollars without that critical component," Ivy said in September. "In fact, contrary to previous reports, there will not be any provisions in the 2017 budget or in the proposed 2017 bond package relating to a downtown stadium. Consultants and staff will continue looking at various scenarios, but there is no timeline for action." Elmore released a statement in September saying, "We are enthusiastic about a Triple-A ballpark in downtown San Antonio. Having studied other very successful examples of downtown Triple-A ballparks - in cities such as Charlotte and Nashville - and appreciating the potential of San Antonio, we want to participate in the opportunity to help move such a project forward in this city." But even if San Antonio doesn't resurface as a potential destination, it doesn't mean the Sky Sox will stay. Ballpark Digest reports that Wichita, Kan., could become a suitor as the city is looking to spend $65 million on a new downtown ballpark - $40 million of which would come in sales tax revenue that has already been given preliminary approval. Wichita's market size is ranked No. 96 nationally, just one spot below Colorado Springs at No. 95. So in that regard, a move to Kansas would be a wash. Wichita, however, is located about 5,000 feet below Security Service Field. The Colorado Springs elevation, and its impact on pitching, has been a major issue for big league clubs that need to lean on the Triple-A level to develop arms. Elmore Sports Group, based in Manhattan Beach, Calif., announced last year that it would move its short-season Pioneer League team from Helena, Mont., to Colorado Springs if it moved the Sky Sox. While that would represent a drop of four rungs down the minor-league ladder, it would mean that any renovations to Security Service Field wouldn't be wasted if a move eventually takes place. But Ensor said he expects the Sky Sox, who recently signed a two-year player development contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, to be here for the long haul. "There's really no change," he said. "There's no update. Our status remains the same as it was at the end of last season. . We're focusing on building our facility for a long future here in Colorado Springs."

VIDEO via MiLB.com: Isan Diaz & Lucas Erceg went back-to-back with consecutive run scoring hits *** VIDEOS: @BrewerProspect's Twitter timeline was even busier than usual Friday night

Final: Wisconsin 3, Cedar Rapids 2, ten innings Wisconsin Triumphs 3-2 in Ten at Cedar Rapids Orimoloye breaks scoreless tie with three-run homer in tenth inning By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers *** VIDEO via KCRG in Cedar Rapids: Game highlights (pre-Demi heroics) Wisconsin Box Score Combined line for Thomas Jankins - Luke Barker: 9 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K Third baseman Jose Cuas, who was so awkwardly placed on that 2016 Manatee squad, was on base three times; otherwise, the offense still struggling -- although wet, it was 64 degrees for this one, so it hasn't been a typical miserably cold Midwest League start to the "spring"... Wisconsin Game Log

Developing Lara figures to be high priority Tim Froberg, Appleton Post-Crescent

Developing Lara figures to be high priority Tim Froberg, Appleton Post-Crescent GRAND CHUTE - With his age, body type and high-ceiling tools, Gilbert Lara is more about tomorrow than today. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ 19-year-old starting shortstop is loaded with potential and is one of the more interesting players on the Rattlers’ roster. Despite still being a teenager, the 6-foot-4, 198-pound Lara is in his third season of professional baseball after being signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2014 at the age of 16. He received a reported signing bonus of $3.1 million, the most Milwaukee has spent on an amateur international player. Lara’s progress will be closely watched this summer. He is more advanced defensively than offensively at this point, but the Brewers have high hopes for his development at the plate and feel he could eventually hit with power. Lara is the highest-rated Brewers prospect in Grand Chute. He is ranked 13th by Baseball America and 17th by MLB Pipeline. “There was a lot of anticipation in the past about when we would finally have Gilbert on our roster and this is the year,” said Wisconsin manager Matt Erickson. “He’s still a very young man. He’s going to play shortstop and some third base for us, and you’re going to see great hands. If you hit the ball his way, you’re out. He’s very consistent defensively. “He’s got some work to do with the bat. He has a little bit of a long swing right now, which is not uncommon for youngsters at that age. That will be a work in progress as we go.” With shortstop Orlando Arcia expected to man the position at Miller Park for years, Lara’s future position may be third base and he may grow into a much larger man whose frame is better suited for the hot corner. For the time being, his primary position is short and Lara has been impressive defensively the first week of the season, showing good range and a powerful arm. “Shortstop is my favorite position,” said Lara though translator Hainley Statia, the team’s hitting coach. “I really like shortstop, but I want to help the team, so if I have to play third base, I don’t mind at all.” Lara batted .250 with two home runs and 28 RBI in 59 games of rookie league ball at Helena last year, but showed significant progress in the season’s second half, hitting .304 with 19 RBI in the final 29 games. He batted .248 with one homer and 25 RBI in 51 games in 2015 for the rookie league Arizona Brewers. “My goal is to have a better year because last year wasn’t a great year for me,” said Lara. “I want to hit better for average and also hit a few more home runs.” Developing Lara at the plate figures to be a high priority for Erickson and Statia, who is in his first season as Rattlers hitting coach. Lara entered last night’s game against Cedar Rapids hitting just .176 with a .222 on-base percentage and just one extra-base hit in his first 17 at-bats. He has committed three errors and one came on a routine ground ball during Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Bees. “From last year to this year, he’s made an amazing amount of progress,” said Statia. “He’s working to stay in the middle of the field. Last year he was trying to hit home runs by pulling the ball and he’s gotten way better at using the opposite field. He did that really well in spring training.” Lara hails from Bani in the Dominican Republic and starred in several prospects leagues there before signing with the Brewers. “When I signed at 16, I knew it was going to be hard because I was so young,” Lara said. “But by signing so young, it gives me a chance to get to the big league when I’m still young, when I’m 21 or 22. I’ve had some struggles, but I know what my goal is and I’m going for it.” Despite his slow start at the plate, Lara is confident that he’ll adjust to Midwest League pitching. “I’m ready to play in this league,” said Lara. “You have to have a game plan to attack the pitchers because they throw more strikes than in amateur ball. And you have the cold weather, too, but I’m ready for that. You have to be mentally prepared to battle the cold weather for the first month or so.”

Final: Biloxi 6, Pensacola 2 Reed, Shuckers use big inning to stop losing skid on Friday The Shuckers plate five runs in the pivotal second inning during the win *** VIDEO via WLOX: Game highlights VIDEO via the Shuckers: A complete highlight package *** Biloxi Box Score We know Mauricio Dubon can flash the leather, so two errors here and four on the season not a major concern; Clint Coulter had bee 1-for-16 on the season prior to his two singles here... Biloxi Game Log

Erceg matches career high with three hits Brewers No. 7 prospect doubles twice, drives in two runs By Chris Tripodi / MiLB.com Lucas Erceg boosted his season OPS from .566 to .737 after Friday's big game. (Ken Inness/MiLB.com)

AUDIO via Chris Mehring's Rattler Radio Blog: "Trey Supak is the guest on the Potawatomi Hotel Casino Pregame Show for April 14. We talk about his offseason, how he found out he had been traded to the Brewers, and why ZZ Top's 'La Grange' is his entrance music." *** VIDEO via WLOX in Biloxi: Pregame chat with SportsCenter Top Play maven Johnny Davis *** VIDEO: Mudcats' Lucas Erceg web gem *** AUDIO via Thursday's Sky Sox pregame: Manager Rick Sweet, always worth your listen *** AUDIO via Friday's Shuckers pregame: OF Johnny Davis

Happy 22nd Birthday to Carolina OF Brandon Diaz! http://www.milb.com/images/641519/t249/180x270/641519.jpg

Look for these just prior to the respective game times -- Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official blog Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog *** STANDINGS: AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division AA - Southern League South Division High-A - Carolina League Southern Division A - Midwest League Western Division *** Sortable individual stat pages: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin *** Weather.com: Memphis, TN Biloxi, MS Zebulon, NC Cedar Rapids, IA

Follow Friday's action as it happens with box score / game log links: Colorado Springs Biloxi Carolina Wisconsin MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

Friday's Daily Menu: TGIF! All times are Central Colorado Springs: RHP Brandon Woodruff at Memphis (Cardinals), 6:35 PM pre-game, 7:05 gametime Free Live Audio Link Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson) MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link. NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup. ********** Biloxi: RHP Taylor Williams at home vs. Pensacola (Reds), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast. MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available. ********** Carolina: RHP Cody Ponce at home vs. Frederick (Orioles), 5:45 PM pre-game, 6:00 gametime Free Live Audio Link We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County. MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well. ********** Wisconsin: RHP Thomas Jankins at Cedar Rapids (Twins), 6:15 PM pre-game, 6:35 gametime Free Live Audio Link Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio. MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available. In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance. NOTE: Cedar Rapids does have MiLB.TV coverage, with the Kernels' radio call overlaid.

http://www.brewerfan.net/images/store/dailylinkreport.jpg

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 4/13: MLB Network's Dan Plesac *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Thurs. 4/13: Tom Haudricourt (go to the 02:17:30 hour/minute mark) *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Matt Pauley Thurs. 4/13: Radio highlights from the Brewers 5-1 win over the Reds *** AUDIO via WTMJ's Matt Pauley Thurs. 4/13: Postgame interview with Manny Pina *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's On-Deck Pregame Show Thurs. 4/13: The "roundtable discussion", including Tim Allen, is at the 08:45 minute mark *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Postgame Show Thurs. 4/13: Craig Counsell's postgame comments just after the 46:00 minute mark *** AUDIO via WTMJ Fri. 4/14: GM David Stearns *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 4/14: WSSP's Tim Allen

Funky music included --

Video clips out of Cedar Rapids from the Wisconsin game -- KCRG CBS2Iowa

Brinson homers in return to Sky Sox lineup Top Brewers prospect shows no effect from dislocated pinkie By Tyler Maun / MiLB.com

Pregame AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Blog - Manager Matt Erickson *** AUDIO from Wednesday's Sky Sox pregame show: Tim Dillard *** VIDEO via WXXV: Biloxi highlight/lowlights including a nice play by Javier Betancourt *** *** From Wednesday night --