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LINK Catching Up With Fordham's and Milwaukee Brewers' farmhand catcher Charles Galiano

Puerto Rico Box Sunday 1/17 SS Yadiel Rivera was 2-for-5 (run, one K) in an 8-6 win. Rivera was bumped up to the #2 spot in the order for this one. *** Venezuela Box Sunday 1/17 3B Hernan Perez was 1-for-4 with a run scored in an 8-4 win that moved his team to within one win of reaching the league championship series (3-2 series lead).

Dominican Box Saturday 1/16 Catcher Rene Garcia was 0-for-4, there was one stolen base against. One of his batterymates in the 7-4 loss was RHP Ariel Pena with two sweet innings of relief work -- Estrellas Top of the 4th Pitching Change: Ariel Pena replaces Wandy Rodriguez. Junior Lake called out on strikes. Jordy Lara grounds out, shortstop Ozzie Martinez to first baseman Juan Miranda. Audy Ciriaco lines out to shortstop Ozzie Martinez. Estrellas Top of the 5th Orlando Calixte grounds out, third baseman Diory Hernandez to first baseman Juan Miranda. Sean Burroughs flies out to right fielder Engel Beltre. Audry Perez lines out to center fielder Leonys Martin. *** Puerto Rico Box Saturday 1/16 SS Yadiel Rivera 1-for-4 in his team's 7-1 loss. *** Venezuela Box Saturday 1/16 In a 9-5 win that evened their semi-final series at two games apiece, Hernan Perez, back at third base, had an eventful game, 0-for-3 but with two walks (one intentional), two runs, a stolen base, and two errors. Teammate Josmil Pinto flied out as a pinch-hitter.

Houser not satisfied with achieving dream Dekota Gregory, Pryor Daily Times (OK) Sports Correspondent

If you think the Link Report has been littered with losses the past four seasons, you'd be right (chart).

Wilkins added a new fan to his team. Wife, Charity, gave birth to Canyon Wilkins three weeks ago. Andy described his pro baseball experience as "pretty wild. You get to see the business side of the game and it keeps you humble." Wilkins added he likes his chances with the Brewers. That's the extent of the quotes from this article, but congratulations to the young family.

Dominican Box Friday 1/15 In a 10-7 13-inning loss, designated hitter Domingo Santana was 2-for-6 with a walk (run, SB, two K's) *** Venezuelan Box Friday 1/15 In a 7-3 loss, Hernan Perez, again playing left field and leading off, was 1-for-5 (R, RBI, one K). Teammate DH Josmil Pinto was 0-for-3 with a walk and run scored.

Updated to show that catcher Nevin Ashley signed with the Mets and got a big league camp invite (like Jim Henderson did earlier)

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Puerto Rico Box Thursday 1/14 A much-needed big night for SS Yadiel Rivera, as he drove in five runs in his team's 8-2 win. Watch his three-run inside-the-park home run here and his two-run single here. Later on, Rivera was hit by a pitch. *** Dominican Box Thursday 1/14 In a 4-0 loss, RF Domingo Santana was 0-for-3. Catcher Rene Garcia was also 0-for-3 but managed to steal a base after reaching on an error, and he threw out a runner while behind the dish. Garcia also shifted to third base in the 6th, a position he has only played one game prior in his regular season pro career.

VIDEO: Sneak peak (three minutes) of David Stearns' appearance on Dennis Krause's Time Warner Cable broadcast (Monday 1/18 at 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM).

Not often I go out of my way on a particular farmhand's behalf, but the fact that Josmil Pinto, an American League DH/catcher in every sense, is remaining with the organization, and is joining 28-year-old Manny Pina (PTBNL in the K-Rod trade) and 25-year-old (26 in March) Rene Garcia, two catchers with stellar defensive reputations, as big league spring training camp invitees, has me puzzled because of two words: Adam Weisenburger Now certainly, depth is necessary, and Weisenburger's big league camp invite may still be forthcoming (he has received it in past seasons), but Weisenburger, the 2011 34th round pick out of Miami University of Ohio who recently turned 27, has proven his case in five years in the organization to at least be the primary catcher at AAA in 2016. Yes, one needs to look beyond the career batting average to see a very respectable .680 OPS at a sizable 788 AB's at the AA level (based largely on an excellent .351 OBP). Defense? Heck, yes -- the winner of multiple honors in that regard, throwing out 55 of 134 baserunners the past two seasons (a stellar 41%). Plus, who do you think was the primary catcher for 2015 Biloxi Shuckers like Jorge Lopez, Tyler Wagner, etc., so key in aiding in all those developmental increases with members of the future big league staff? It sure wasn't Josmil Pinto. At least Rene Garcia, especially at 26, has some intrigue. Manny Pina needed to be the PTBNL for K-Rod? Sigh... This post was unsolicited (although if Adam leans about it, he'll likely appreciate it), and in the big picture, it's certainly not the most pressing or important issue within the team's rebuild, but c'mon, Brewers, be sure to take note here. We all have respect for, while simultaneously disliking the term "organizational soldier", but Mr. Weisenburger has proven to be more than that.

Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 1/14 He had to do some nifty dancing (opponents were 0-for-6 with RISP against him), but RHP Hiram Burgos managed five shutout innings (8 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 8 K's) in a game his team would win deep into the night, 7-5, in 16 innings -- Caguas Bottom of the 1st Henry Ramos singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Luis Mateo out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Hiram Burgos to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Henry Ramos to 2nd. Johnny Monell strikes out swinging. Bryce Brentz strikes out swinging. Caguas Bottom of the 2nd Jeff Dominguez flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte. Rusney Castillo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens. David Vidal singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Rusney Castillo to 2nd. Juan Centeno flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz. With Benji Gonzalez batting, wild pitch by Hiram Burgos, Rusney Castillo to 3rd. David Vidal to 2nd. Benji Gonzalez walks. Henry Ramos grounds out, shortstop Elmer Reyes to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Caguas Bottom of the 3rd Luis Mateo singles on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Cozens. Johnny Monell strikes out swinging and Luis Mateo caught stealing 2nd, catcher Roberto Perez to shortstop Elmer Reyes. Bryce Brentz singles on a line drive to center fielder Blake Tekotte. Jeff Dominguez strikes out swinging. Caguas Bottom of the 4th Rusney Castillo singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. David Vidal grounds into a force out, third baseman T. J. Rivera to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Rusney Castillo out at 2nd. David Vidal to 1st. Juan Centeno singles on a fly ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens. David Vidal to 2nd. Benji Gonzalez called out on strikes. Henry Ramos strikes out swinging. Caguas Bottom of the 5th Luis Mateo singles on a fly ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens. Johnny Monell called out on strikes. Bryce Brentz flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Jeff Dominguez strikes out swinging. OF Omar Garcia was used as a pinch-runner and later walked in the DH spot before being pinch-hit for in this 6+ hour affair. *** Dominican Box Wednesday 1/13 Late-game substitution catcher Rene Garcia 0-for-1 in a 3-0 loss. *** Venezuela Box Wednesday 1/13 Teammates Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto enjoyed a 7-0 win. Perez, leading off and in a rare start in LF, was 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored. Pinto, again as the DH, was 1-for-4.

Brewers very familiar with the Elmore ownership group, too (Helena).

Brewers tweet -- C Josmil Pinto has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A @skysox. Pinto is invited to Major League camp.

Frosty Microbrews: Harrison on the comeback trail By Kyle Lobner / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

A new full Q&A here, includes this text: Sporting News: What did you learn from that first individual workout, with Milwaukee? What did you take out of that first experience? POWELL: It was good. They just had me take some balls in the outfield, see how I move around and how I react to fly balls. They had me do some base-running work. Their guy had seen me hit before, so that wasn’t necessary on that particular day. He had seen me hit consistently for a week prior to that, so he’d seen the changes and the progression I’d been making. And fortunately enough, there was a current major-league player there that I was actually taking fly balls off when I was doing my workout. I don’t want to mention his name, but he was doing batting practice and I was taking fly balls for my workout with the Brewers from him. That was a massive advantage. That was amazing.

Here is the full coaching roster just announced by the organization (read the link for the summary, screen shot below). Oh, and welcome to coaching, Hainley Statia!

Venezuelan Box Tuesday 1/12 In an 8-1 loss, Hernan Perez, playing a rare left field, was 1-for-4 (double, RBI, K). Teammate Josmil Pinto, again only seeing action at designated hitter, was 1-for-3 with a run scored. Pinto's DFA status needs to be resolved by Friday the 15th, as per MLBTradeRumors. If he clears waivers and is outrighted by Milwaukee, he has enough pro service time to decline the assignment and pursue minor league free agency. *** Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 1/12 In a 3-0 loss, shortstop Yadiel Rivera continued to limp down his year-round (since last February) playing season, 0-for-2 with two K's before being lifted for a pinch-hitter. At this point, the Brewers' stance on Rivera's winter ball status is at minimum puzzling, especially since others have been told to sit down.

Contradicting an earlier report, per today's tweets out of Venezuela, Brewers have now told 40-man RHP Junior Guerra to rest for spring training; no winter ball playoffs.

From the Minor League Forum -- Latest Rattler Radio podcast with Kyle Lobner

Latest Rattler Radio podcast with Kyle Lobner

Beyond the Box Score -- The decision between Khris Davis and Domingo Santana won't be so easy

By the way, Adam's now on record in predicting a 100-loss season .

Posted June 22nd -- Baseball America lists Narron among the latest Brewers official releases.