Jim Goulart

Is Milwaukee's farm system its best ever? Brewers brass excited to see influx of prospect talent in one place at Spring Training MLB.com Columnist Jonathan Mayo Lara, Ponce, Miguel Diaz, Isan Diaz... *** Five questions with Brewers' Jacob Nottingham Jonathan Mayo talks to Milwaukee's No. 10 prospect

Brewers Player Development posted this on Twitter -- also by numerical if you wish, notes below: Everything lines up as expected, except for the obvious absence of past and present members of the DSL squad. This includes DSL alumni who spent part or all of 2015 stateside in Helena and/or Maryvale. This includes names like RHP's Nattino Diplan and Nelson Hernandez, who were stateside for instructionals last fall. You may have noticed OF Nicolas Pierre (.461 OPS in Maryvale), OF Yerald Martinez (.664 OPS in Maryvale), and IF Julio Mendez, who received a mid-season bump up to Maryvale from the Dominican, are all absent. We've learned that the Brewers are trying something new for 2016, in which their DSL players who are expected to open in Helena or Maryvale in June, will not be brought over until sometime in April. Makes sense when you consider the full season squads will be out of camp, and these players will be able to receive more attention at that time. We imagine many, if not all, are working out at the DSL complex pre-April. That being said, nice to see RHP Carlos Herrera, acquired in the Adam Lind trade, stateside for the first time. Normally we'd be very pleased to see RHP Carlos Luna on this list, as the Panamanian native dazzled in his age 18 DSL season last summer, including All-Star Game MVP. But it's our understanding he's stateside for rehab purposes, we're trying to learn more, but hopefully it won't cost Luna part or most of his 2016 campaign. Don't be surprised if a couple of players (IF/OF Yerison Pena and IF Jorge Quiterio) open the season on the restricted list. That could be due to any number of reasons, but it's a way for the Brewers to retain their rights regardless of the circumstances.

Farm System Rankings: Under-21 talent Red Sox, Dodgers boast best collections of youth among 30 teams By Sam Dykstra / MiLB.com Brewers and Rangers just behind...

Latest (as per Baseball America) has Robinzon Diaz to Toronto and Josh Roenicke to the Angels on minor league deals -- RHP C Nevin Ashley -- Signed with New York Mets -- Big League Camp Invite RHP Manny Barreda RHP Hiram Burgos -- Re-signed 11/6 with a Big League Camp Invite C Juan Centeno -- Signed with Minnesota RHP Jaye Chapman -- Re-signed 11/5 OF Matt Clark -- Signed with Chicago Cubs C/3B/LF Robinzon Diaz -- Signed with Toronto RHP Tim Dillard -- Re-signed 12/19 OF Josh Fellhauer IF Taylor Green -- Retired; named a pro scout for the Brewers OF Ben Guez -- Re-signed 11/5 RHP Preston Guilmet -- Signed with Detroit RHP Johnny Hellweg -- Signed with San Diego RHP Jim Henderson -- Signed with New York Mets -- Big League Camp Invite LHP Jeremy Horst -- Signed with Somerset (N.J., independent Atlantic League) LHP Cesar Jimenez -- Re-signed 1/25 with a Big League Camp Invite RHP Brandon Kintzler -- Signed with Minnesota OF Matt Long LHP Jarret Martin C Sandy Martinez IF Pete Orr RHP Josh Roenicke -- Signed with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Logan Schafer -- Signed with Washington UT Hainley Statia -- Named a coach with the Maryvale team for 2016 RHP Rob Wooten -- Signed with Atlanta Would be great to see Fellhauer, Long, Martin, etc., find homes...

Tim Dillard on his offseason job-hunting experience

Add yet another -- 22-year-old 6'3", 190 lb. Dominican RHP Miguel Sanchez, as per the Brewers. Turned 22 on New Years' Eve, decidedly late to be making a pro debut -- if he does debut in the Dominican Summer League as expected, he'll be about three years older than the average teammate and/or competitor. It's going to be huge year of turnover on the DSL squad -- latest signing just announced: Dominican RHP Jenri Montas, 19 years old, 6'3", 200 That means a minimum of 17 Latin players will debut in 2016.

Mixed messages now, as per this Adam McCalvy piece on Andy Wilkins: Assuming Chris Carter handles first base at Miller Park on Opening Day, Wilkins will play the position at Triple-A Colorado Springs. With the Brewers intent on developing recently acquired Jacob Nottingham as a catcher, their top first base prospect is David Denson, who played some outfield in instructional ball but will continue to see action at first, farm director Tom Flanagan said. Denson, however, is several years away from being Major League-ready.

Actor James Noble played hapless Governor Eugene Gatling on the 1980s sitcom Benson. http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/25300000/James-Noble-benson-the-tv-series-25325006-600-458.jpg Still with us, he turns 94 today!

Makes you wonder if they're not expecting fellow non-roster invite LHP Cesar Jimenez (personal issues in Venezuela) for a while.

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (with Ted Davis) Fri. 3/4: Adam Rygg (@BrewerNation), go to the 21:40 minute mark *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 3/4: Craig Counsell *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Big Show Fri. 3/4: Dan O'Dowd of MLB Network *** VIDEO via the Brewers' site Fri. 3/4: Includes all the video from MLB Tonight's full day with the team in Maryvale *** AUDIO via The Bottom Line in Omaha Fri. 3/4: Lane Grindle (go the 03:10 minute mark)

Prior 2015 Updates -- And today we get news of Alexander's release. JUNE 7th UPDATE: Alexander has signed with Fargo-Moorhead of the independent American Association. Should an affiliated club eventually show interest, Alexander still has that 50 game suspension hanging over him, we believe. We're aware that LHP Tyler Alexander is no longer in the organization, but MiLB posted an article about him earning a 100-game suspension without pay after a third positive test for a drug of abuse. Wasted life opportunity, pun intended.

VIDEO via @ZoneMadison: Jonathan Lucroy's RBI single vs. the Cubs

VIDEO via the Brewers' site Thurs. 3/3: RHP Chase Anderson on his change-up *** AUDIO via WTMJ Thurs. 3/3: New radio voice Lane Grindle on Sports Weekly *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 3/3: Adam McCalvy

You'll find a feature Q&A on LHP Stephen Peterson here, as noted it's been three consecutive full seasons in Brevard County, he could be Mayor of Viera at this point (or at least lead the Board of Selectmen for the town). Hoping he gets to perform at Biloxi and beyond, would be a great story. Not to mention he shares my Massachusetts roots...

AUDIO via AM 590 ESPN Radio in Lincoln, Nebraska Wed. 3/2: New radio voice Lane Grindle (go to the 23:30 minute mark) *** AUDIO via 540 ESPN Milwaukee Wed. 3/2: Tom Haudricourt with Drew Olson *** Via MLB Network Radio Wed. 3/2: Ryan Braun *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7FM Wed. 3/2: Yahoo's Jeff Passan joins Chuck and Wickett *** VIDEO: Your daily reminder of the Brewers's site clips

Lots of new follow-up from Scott Miller of Bleacher Report here -- Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream By Scott Miller , National MLB Columnist Purely from a baseball perspective, we learn Denson has been moved off of first base and is now strictly a corner outfielder.

AUDIO via Brewers.com Mon. 2/29: Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy caught up with Isan Diaz to find out why learning two languages is so important, why his Puerto Rican roots are always with him and how he'll coexist with Orlando Arcia on the infield. *** AUDIO via Brewers.com Tue. 3/1: Brewers on Tap podcast comes to you from Arizona and introduces you to new third baseman Garin Cecchini and farm director Tom Flanagan. *** AUDIO via WTMJ Tue. 3/1: UW-Milwaukee's Head Coach Scott Doffek says playing Brewers is 'another opportunity to face a quality opponent' *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Tue. 3/1: Checking in around the division with Mo Egger of ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati, Cubs Pre and Postgame Host Mark Grote, and Kevin Wheeler of 101 ESPN Radio in St. Louis *** VIDEO via the Brewers' site: CF Keon Broxton among the new entries posted on Tuesday 3/1 *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Tue. 3/1 (with Ted Davis): Todd Rosiak of the Journal-Sentinel (go to the 12:00 minute mark)

Happy 90th Brithday to Hogans' Heroes Corporal LeBeau, Robert Clary. 5'1" tall, concentration camp survivor. http://www.robertclary.com/ *** Also on March 1st, TV legend Robert Conrad (Wild Wild West, Baa Baa Black Sheep, also infamous for "Battle of the Network Stars"), is 81. For most of you, too young to remember, Battle of the Network Stars was as corny and amazing as described at that link, and more.

AUDIO via WSSP's Chuck & Wickett Morning Show Mon. 2/29: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Mon. 2/29: Kevin Holden from CBS 58 *** VIDEO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Brief interview with RHP Chase Anderson *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Mon. 2/29: "Are Pittsburgh Pirates fans beginning to get impatient? Pirates Pre/ Post Game host Dan Zangrilli joins Bill *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM: Full Hot Stove Weekly Show includes 3B Garin Cecchini and LHP Chris Capuano; for the individual interviews, click on the player names *** VIDEOS via the Brewers site: Reminder about the wide variety posted each day, looks like 5-6 more since Sunday *** AUDIO via WTMJ Sun. 2/28: Jeff Levering joins Wisconsin Sports Weekend

LHP Michael Kirkman, released by the Brewers early last August from his AAA assignment, has found work with the Padres, as per Baseball America. You may remember these brief notations from his Twitter account at that time. Hey, gotta believe in oneself, right?

Bummer, just learned officially no online audio for the Manatees in 2016. They had done a great job archiving their audio interviews in the past, too. There should be opponent audio for about 1/3 to 1/2 of the season's games, but that doesn't provide a Brewers perspective on things. Here's the current MiLB affiliation association list throughout all levels.

AUDIO via WTMJ Friday 2/26: David Stearns *** AUDIO via WTMJ Friday 2/26: Craig Counsell

As per Donald Rieber Jr. (link), of Brevard County Manatees Examiner, lead play-by-play man Dave Walkovic has left the Manatees job. We wish Dave the best. Media Director Dave Walkovic stepped down earlier this offseason, accepting a position with the United Soccer League's Louisville City FC. We wish both Smith and Walkovic the best of luck in their new endeavors. Looks like the news was first posted with a single tweet on December 3rd. In that first link, you'll notice Kyle Smith, another "friend of Brewerfan" over the years, is no longer the Manatees' GM. The Manatees' online front office directory currently shows no Media Relations presence, we'll ask around, and learn (hopefully) that Manatees' home (and nearby road) games will continue to be broadcast online. Fellow Brevard County broadcast team member Jerry Durney (those guys did a great job with limited resources down there) now lists his Twitter byline as "@BCManatees alum". If the 'Tees go back to the days of no online audio, the biggest loss would be for family and friends of the 2016 team, many of which would have been spoiled by the Timber Rattlers' impressive media presence. Two quick reminders on the Manatees -- the Brewers are tied to them as a Player Development Partner only through the 2016 season. Based on talent level, the organization is poised to be very strong at High-A in 2017, which will hopefully entice any potential Carolina League affiliate to hook up with the crew. Otherwise, it would be a situation to remain in the Florida State League or (gulp) head back to the California League after escaping High Desert years ago. We've been updating you for years on the situation with Brevard County's Space Coast Stadium situation -- the Manatees are literally homeless after this coming season.

It took a while, and he didn't end up back in Japan, but 1B Matt Clark signs a minor league deal with the Cubs.

AUDIO via The Mike Heller Show: Adam Rygg (@BrewerNation) -- go to the 9:15 minute mark *** AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Fri. 2/26: Jerry Augustine *** Baseball Prospectus' Daily Podcast Friday 2/26: A preview of the Brewers' season with BP Milwaukee's Ryan Romano, and Jeff talks to freelance writer Jack Moore (at 23:16). Nice job by the contributors, but Ryan forgot about Jacob Nottingham when talking about the need to get a catcher prospect in a future Lucroy deal... *** AUDIO via WSSP 105.7FM's "Big Show" Fri. 2/26: Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via WTMJ Fri. 2/26: New Brewers radio broadcaster Lane Grindle *** Tweet linking the highlight below -- *** Don't forget the Brewers' website video page -- four new ones posted today. *** And of course, the Brett Phillips viral video making the rounds today!