Jim Goulart

AUDIO via "Inside Job" podcast (iTunes): Jeff Levering in an hour-plus conversation with one of his early mentors / bosses. Really enjoyed it, stretched it out over a couple of work commutes Jeff's Tweet

Wendell Rijo debuted in the Dominican as a pinch-runner. Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Wendell Rijo replaces Carlos Franco. With Eugenio Velez batting, Wendell Rijo caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Carlos Paulino to shortstop Wilmer Difo. *** Puerto Rico box -- SS Yadiel Rivera 1-for-3, run, K, first error (7th game) *** Puerto Rico box -- Omar Garcia, 1-for-3, R

VIDEO via MLB Network 11/29: Adam McCalvy's appearance on MLB Tonight

Isan Diaz with a nice showing within this Baseball America Top 20 AFL Prospect list.

The best news of the offseason thus far for the Brewers may be the winter performance in his native Puerto Rico of RHP Jorge Lopez. On Monday, Lopez tossed five scoreless innings, allowed just two hits, walking none and fanning five. He faced just one over the minimum. In five starts, Lopez has allowed just nine hits in 23.2 innings (.115 batting average against), walking eight and striking out 20. He has not allowed a home run. Lopez turns 24 in February. It will be fascinating to watch his placement when Opening Day arrives. Lopez' teammate Yadiel Rivera, playing third base, was 0-for-3 in the game, a 4-1 win. Box Score Aguadilla Bottom of the 1st Jack Lopez grounds out, pitcher Jorge Lopez to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Reymond Fuentes strikes out swinging, catcher Carlos Corporan to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Ruben Gotay called out on strikes. Aguadilla Bottom of the 2nd Jorge Jimenez pops out to third baseman Yadiel Rivera in foul territory. Yariel Gonzalez flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Yovan Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Ricardo Bautista called out on strikes. Aguadilla Bottom of the 3rd Dickie Joe Thon singles on a ground ball to shortstop Benji Gonzalez. Alexis Pantoja grounds into a force out, pitcher Jorge Lopez to shortstop Benji Gonzalez. Dickie Joe Thon out at 2nd. Alexis Pantoja to 1st. Jack Lopez grounds into a double play, shortstop Benji Gonzalez to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Alexis Pantoja out at 2nd. Aguadilla Bottom of the 4th Reymond Fuentes lines out to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Ruben Gotay strikes out swinging, catcher Carlos Corporan to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Jorge Jimenez grounds out, pitcher Jorge Lopez to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Aguadilla Bottom of the 5th Yariel Gonzalez grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Yovan Gonzalez grounds out, third baseman Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Ricardo Bautista called out on strikes.

Hope it pays off with a better 2016 - RHP Bubba Derby workout video tweet

AUDIO via WSSP's Morning Show Mon. 11/28: Adam McCalvy

Sunday - Box Score - 21-year-old OF http://Jay Feliciano got his first official at-bat of the Puerto Rico winter, grounding out as a pinch-hitter. SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-3, K< RBI on a sac fly for the opposing squad. And unsigned RHP Hiram Burgos continues to pitch well through five starts. *** In Venezuela, SS Gabriel Noriega was 1-for-4, R, K; catcher Manny Pina drove in three (1-for-2, 2B, sac fly, threw out sole baserunner); and 3B Hernan Perez was 2-for-5, 2B, two RBI.

Malik doing work Down Under --

Ron Glass, Emmy-Nominated Actor Known for ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Firefly,’ Dies at 71 The show loses Abe Vigoda and now Ron Glass in the same calendar year. Too many goodbye's lately, we'll hopefully be back to birthdays of "elder" stars soon...

Saturday's action -- Venezuela Box Score - Shortstop Gabriel Noriega is up to 133 winter at-bats (.301/.326/.414 - .740 OPS), he was 2-for-4 (triple, run scored) in a 3-2 loss here. Old friend Sean Halton joined him as a teammate Saturday. *** Venezuela Box Score - "Walk watch" continues for Hernan Perez, 0-for-4, one K in this game, a 3-2 loss. Still batting .324 after 68 AB's. Perez has only played infield positions this winter. *** Puerto Rico Box Score- OF Omar Garcia didn't enter his team's 7-5 win until the 4th inning, but made the most of things, going 2-for-3 (R, RBI, K). All nine hits this winter have been singles, not surprising since only two of his 37 base hits in the 2016 regular season were for extra bases (double, triple). *** Australian Box Score - Just your run-of-the-mill 21-11 game, our Brewer boys on the losing end. CF Malik Collymore doubled once in six at-bats, driving in two, striking out three times. Second baseman Tucker Neuhaus was 2-for-6 with three runs scored. *** Former Brewer note -- RHP Manny Barreda, who spent 2014 and 2015 mostly at the AA level in Huntsville and Biloxi, respectively, tossed a Mexican League no-hitter Saturday (box score). Barreda twirls no-hitter Former Yankees, Brewers prospect fans nine in 138-pitch gem By Michael Avallone / MiLB.com While with the Crew, Barreda was represented by agent39 (Josh Kusnick), will have to ask Josh if he is still with him. Barreda pitched in the Mexican Summer League in 2016, unaffiliated.

Australia Box Score - 21-year-old CF Malik Collymore (.887 OPS through seven games) reached base twice, 1-for-3 with a walk. Second baseman Tucker Neuhaus was 0-for-4 in this one, a 4-1 Sydney loss. *** Puerto Rico Box Score - Both players batted 9th. SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-4, triple, K, while opposing CF Omar Garcia was 0-for-4, two K's. Garcia's squad won, 7-1. *** Venezuela Box Score - 3B Hernan Perez, batting 7th despite his hot start, was 1-for-3, run, RBI on a sacrifice fly. And yes, thanks to the sacrifice fly (and no walks on the winter season), Perez' OBP is actually lower than his batting average (.338 vs. 344). *** Translated tweet from a Venezuelan broadcaster -- According to sources close to the team, Orlando Arcia has not seen action for stomach problems. Arcia last played on Sunday the 20th.

The first 15 minutes of the Today Show, in which Florence Henderson had a prominent place over the years, was particularly touching. Matt Lauer's phone-in tribute was wonderful, it's included in this piece.

Friday's game already complete in Australia -- Box Score CF Malik Collymore was HBP, stole a base, and also did this: Sydney Top of the 4th Shane Kelleher singles on a ground ball to center fielder D. J. Davis. Trent D'Antonio singles on a line drive to left fielder Kyle Perkins. Shane Kelleher to 2nd. Malik Collymore homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Shane Kelleher scores. Trent D'Antonio scores. Second baseman Tucker Neuhaus was 1-for-5 with a run scored.

Well, she defined TV treasure (goodbye, Florence Henderson). Of course, many took Mrs. Brady to task for the past nearly 50 years (47!) for needing Alice the housekeeper. I guess that was especially so when Alice had to bring in her military look-alike cousin in to fill in while Alice was away for a week. (One week, Mrs. Brady, come on!). The original TGIF lineup included the Brady Bunch and Partridge Family, great times....

The Brewers' future takes a final swing during Arizona Fall League By Bob Martinez, Special to OnMilwaukee.com

Thanksgiving in Venezuela -- Box Score - Catcher Manny Pina 1-for-3, one K (one SB against); SS Gabriel Noriega, 0-for-4, two K's

In Puerto Rico, Game One of a doubleheader, CF Omar Garcia 0-for-2; DNP in the nightcap *** Venezuelan Box - SS Gabriel Noriega still won't take his bases on balls (four in 125 AB's), but his hacktastic approach worked again Wednesday, 2-for-4, RBI, K (.739 OPS). *** Venezuelan Box - For the second time in eight games, Hernan Perez had a 4-for-5 night, including a solo home run (.836 OPS in 14 games). Speaking of hacktastic, how about zero walks in 61 winter AB's thus far? *** Australia Box - After a few off days on the schedule, Tucker Neuhaus and Malik Collymore's Sydney team lost 8-4 to fall to 3-2 on the young season. Each player drew a walk, but combined to go 0-for-7 otherwise with four K's (three by Neuhaus). Collymore did steal his third base in four attempts.

Before he was claimed from the Yankees by the Angels, this article discussed the state of the New York 40-man roster -- Pre-arbitration relievers who made a surprising first impression Tommy Layne, Richard Bleier, Blake Parker Who would have thought when the Yankees added these three that we'd even discuss the possibility of keeping them? Reality is, these three are still incredibly cheap and just outpitched many of the alternatives currently on the roster. Parker doesn't have particularly standout numbers, but that's because of two ugly outings. He was excellent the rest of the time and clearly became the sixth man in the bullpen by the end of the year (ahead of many other relievers currently on the roster).

David Goforth will have to accept his minor league assignment if he is neither traded nor claimed during this DFA period. *** I can't find any mention of RHP Blake Parker being out of options, it appears he has one left if you follow the trail of multiple outrights and DFA's in his transaction history (bottom of MiLB.com page).

AUDIO via MiLB.com Wed. 11/23: Brewers top prospect Lewis Brinson calls into the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his recent addition to the 40-man roster, his trade from the Rangers and, of course, his favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Also, Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra discuss other prospects added to 40-man rosters, and Ben Hill is back from vacation to bring you updates on the Buies Creek Astros. FYI - The Brinson audio is at the 23:15 minute mark, although the gentlemen do get in several Brewer system mentions prior to that point.

AUDIO via MiLB.com: Brewers top prospect Lewis Brinson calls into the Minor League Baseball podcast to talk about his recent addition to the 40-man roster, his trade from the Rangers and, of course, his favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Also, Tyler Maun and Sam Dykstra discuss other prospects added to 40-man rosters, and Ben Hill is back from vacation to bring you updates on the Buies Creek Astros. FYI - The Brinson audio is at the 23:15 minute mark, although the gentlemen do get in several Brewer system mentions prior to that point. *** Via Dan Zielinski on his website The3rdManIn.com: Text of Q&A with MLBPipeline's Jim Callis

FanGraphs Guide to the Rule 5 Draft with their player rankings (via KATOH - what's that)

In this Spanish-language article, Yadiel Rivera discussed (Google translate, so bear with the grammar, please) things the Brewers have him working on: "In the mental aspect, (this year) he taught me that we have to keep working. To be ready for next year, because I have already had talks with Milwaukee and they want me to play and work on batting mechanics, which in September we changed it a bit. Next year I'm going to compete for a seat on the bench. Who knows if a change happens and I can play on a daily basis. But, so far, it's fighting for a seat coming from the bench in Milwaukee, "continued Rivera. What specifically is batting mechanics working? Asked Primera Hora. "They sent me to raise my leg. Earlier he did not raise his batting leg and now they want him to raise his leg looking for more strength to hit the ball. It was something that the leader told the batting coach to work with me and we are incorporating now, "said Rivera. "That gives a lot to talk about. I understand that Milwaukee likes my game and they will try to give me the opportunity. Now, it's up to one to work and put it where they want you to get to be successful in the majors, "I continue.

AUDIO via MLB.com Tue. 11/22: General manager David Stearns has been trying to acquire young talent since the offseason started. MLB.com's analyst Phil Rogers discusses how prospect Adam Walker could contribute in 2017 after being claimed off of waivers from the Minnesota Twins.