Jim Goulart

Here is where the discussion of catcher Manny Pina (PTBNL - KRod trade) begins in the Major League Forum. Feel free to add to the discussion there rather than here. Very similar defensive stud profile to recently signed (and also a big league camp invitee) Rene Garcia.

Prior post updated -- RHP Preston Guilmet signs a minor league deal with the Tigers.

I was touched by "One Magic Christmas" (1985) But then again, I could watch anything with Mary Steenburgen in it, my goodness, such a fan. Humbug Roger Ebert (but he was kind of spot-on)....

Casey, I was in the midst of splitting the thread for Walsh and Jones into two. By the way, it's Zack with a "k" (like Greinke), confirmed by the significant other on Twitter.

Zach Jones (MiLB page) VIDEO - August 2013 (Discussion with the fireballing RHP)

VIDEOS via MiLB.com highlight clips

August 26th -- Oakland A's prospect watch: Colin Walsh steps up at 2B August 31st -- Just passing through: Colin Walsh conquers Midland, eyes MLB November 19th -- Who should the Oakland A's protect in the 2015 Rule 5 draft?

Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/9 Rough game for his team (11-4 loss), but SS Orlando Arcia was 1-for-4 as he clubbed his first home run of the winter (his 6th extra-base hit). Arcia's line is now a fantastic .344/.405/.484 after 18 games. He was also part of three double plays on defense. *** Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/9 In a 10-7 loss, Hernan Perez, playing third base, was 1-for-5 (run, RBI). Teammate RF Ben Guez singled in three at-bats (two K's). *** Free agent RHP Jhoulys Chacin (soon to be 28 years old) had a nice night in Venezuela. Just saying, Brewers management... *** Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 12/9 SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-3 (one fielding error) in his club's 3-1 win. *** Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 12/9 Catcher Rene Garcia was 0-for-4 in his team's 3-2 road win. BASERUNNING CS: Rodriguez (1, 2nd base by Santiago, M/Garcia, R). Why do they even try against this guy? *** Dominican Box Wednesday 12/9 In a ten-inning 2-1 walkoff win, SS Jonathan Villar was 1-for-2 (double, two walks, K). On defense, this was nice -- *** Dominican Box Wednesday 12/9 In a 2-0 loss, Jason Rogers, playing left field, was 1-for-4 (one K), while RF Domingo Santana and his sub-.540 OPS through 19 games was 0-for-2 with a walk, and was pinch-hit for with a LH bat in the 9th.

From May 1st -- Missaki goes seven in L-Kings' no-hitter Kerski, Scott throw last two innings after perfect game is broken up By Josh Jackson / MiLB.com http://www.milb.com/assets/images/9/7/2/121792972/cuts/Missaki960_j9l0qiou_c1zh7pg6.jpg Daniel Missaki has recorded 30 strikeouts against four walks over 29 1/3 innings in four starts. (Paul R. Gierhart/MiLB.com)

Via Rick Randall at Scout.com -- The three arms leaving the system – Daniel Missaki, Freddy Peralta and Carlos Herrera – aren’t without promise, as all three were in the conversation for inclusion in our upcoming Top-50 prospects in the system, with Missaki checking in at number 42 on that list a year ago. But the fact that they don’t come from the upper levels of Seattle’s system, which is where they are the thinnest and where the big club will be needing help from in the coming seasons is obviously great news for the club and a testament to Dipoto keeping an eye on the future in this deal. Missaki contributed to a no-hitter for Clinton this past year but shortly thereafter had his season cut short with an injury and underwent Tommy John surgery on May 12th. He also missed time in 2014 with a forearm injury. He touches 90 with his fastball and pitches with a soft cutter, slow curve and changeup. He has a lot of effort in his delivery for the velocity that comes out of it, but obviously the command hasn’t suffered because of that yet, and he repeats very well. Peralta – who was signed by Seattle out of the Dominican in 2013 – pitched for the M’s in the AZL and had a strong season as a 19 year old, posting 10.6 SO/9 and a better than 8-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio in 57 innings. He was showing a mid-90s fastball in fall instructs and repeats his delivery very well. Herrera – also out of the Dominican, but signed in July of 2014 – made his system debut in 2015, pitching to a 3.26 ERA in 14 starts with a 5.62 SO:BB ratio of his own. The slender (6-foot-2, 150 lbs) righty pitched this year at age 17 and I was told was reaching 93 with his fastball in fall instructs.

VIDEO via MLB.com - David Stearns discusses the return for Adam Lind VIDEO via MLB.com - Manager Craig Counsell discusses the offseason moves and looks ahead to 2016

Good reads on the youngsters all: BrewerNation has the press release from the Brewers Baseball America Disciples of Uecker (with videos) Stearns via Tom H.: Massaki is recovering from Tommy John. Carlos Herrera likely targeted for Arizona Rookie League and Peralta for Class A Wisconsin.

August 16, 2013 Arizona League Box / Game Log On this date, a rehabbing Wei-Chung Wang, well-regarded prospect Miguel Diaz, and Kodi Medeiros combined on a wonderful three-hitter to defeat the Mariners 1-0. The starting pitcher who dazzled for the Mariners that day? Then 18-year-old RHP Freddy Peralta -- 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K AZL Brewers Bottom of the 1st Monte Harrison grounds out to first baseman Ismael Alcantara. Jake Gatewood grounds out, pitcher Freddy Peralta to first baseman Ismael Alcantara. Matt Martin grounds out, pitcher Freddy Peralta to first baseman Ismael Alcantara. AZL Brewers Bottom of the 2nd Tanner Norton walks. Troy Stokes flies out to right fielder Alexy Palma. Yunior Santana pops out to first baseman Ismael Alcantara in foul territory. Leudi Otano strikes out swinging. AZL Brewers Bottom of the 3rd Jorge Quiterio reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Kavin Keyes. With Daniel Leonardo batting, Jorge Quiterio caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Alexander Capriata to second baseman Erick Mejia. Daniel Leonardo flies out to left fielder Luis Liberato. Monte Harrison grounds out, third baseman Kavin Keyes to first baseman Ismael Alcantara. AZL Brewers Bottom of the 4th Jake Gatewood singles on a ground ball to left fielder Luis Liberato. Matt Martin strikes out swinging. Tanner Norton walks. Jake Gatewood to 2nd. Troy Stokes singles on a ground ball to left fielder Luis Liberato. Jake Gatewood to 3rd. Tanner Norton to 2nd. Yunior Santana strikes out swinging. Leudi Otano strikes out swinging. AZL Brewers Bottom of the 5th Jorge Quiterio singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Kavin Keyes. Daniel Leonardo lines out to third baseman Kavin Keyes. With Monte Harrison batting, wild pitch by Freddy Peralta, Jorge Quiterio to 2nd. Monte Harrison grounds out, second baseman Erick Mejia to first baseman Ismael Alcantara. Jorge Quiterio to 3rd. Jake Gatewood grounds out, third baseman Kavin Keyes to first baseman Ismael Alcantara. *** Noteworthy from this game? It was Medeiros' first professional save. From the Link Report archives -- Final: @AZL Brewers 1, AZL Mariners 0 Maryvale Box Score Three days after pitching 1.1 innings, LHP Wei-Chung Wang got the start and only one baserunner reached (via error) in 2.1 innings. RHP Miguel Diaz and LHP Kodi Medeiros followed up sweetly - Medeiros has 11 walks and 12 K's now in nine pro innings. Just-turned 19-year-old first baseman Tanner Norton (2 singles, 2 BB's) reached all four times up (OBP .381 for the LH bat, but only two XBH's). Maryvale Game Log AZL Brewers Bottom of the 6th Pitching Change: Miguel Sanchez replaces Freddy Peralta. Matt Martin doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Luis Liberato. With Tanner Norton batting, Matt Martin advances to 3rd on a balk. Tanner Norton singles on a ground ball to center fielder Gareth Morgan. Matt Martin scores. Troy Stokes hits a sacrifice bunt. Fielding error by pitcher Miguel Sanchez. Tanner Norton to 2nd. Troy Stokes to 1st. Yunior Santana strikes out swinging. Leudi Otano strikes out swinging. Jorge Quiterio flies out to center fielder Gareth Morgan.

We'll link to all the pertinent information on the three teenage RHP's acquired from the Mariners later today, both from the thread on our Major League Forum, and elsewhere on the web. Then 17-year-old Daniel Missaki faced the Crew in his 6th game as a pro on this date: August 16, 2013 Arizona League Box / Game Log AZL Brewers Top of the 8th Pitching Change: Daniel Missaki replaces Troy Scott. Tucker Neuhaus singles on a ground ball to right fielder Estarlyn Morales. David Denson flies out to center fielder Cavan Cohoes. Eric Williams flies out to center fielder Cavan Cohoes. Tanner Norton walks. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd. Jack Cleary grounds out, pitcher Daniel Missaki to first baseman Miguel Brito. AZL Brewers Top of the 9th Steven Halcomb doubles (2) on a ground ball to left fielder Alexy Palma, deflected by third baseman Yordi Calderon. Francisco Castillo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Cavan Cohoes. Steven Halcomb to 3rd. Johnny Davis strikes out swinging. Brandon Diaz singles on a ground ball to second baseman Noe Berroa, deflected by pitcher Daniel Missaki. Steven Halcomb scores. Francisco Castillo to 2nd. Tucker Neuhaus grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Yordi Calderon. Francisco Castillo out at home. Tucker Neuhaus advances to 1st, on a throwing error by second baseman Noe Berroa. Tucker Neuhaus out at 3rd, third baseman Yordi Calderon. *** Noteworthy about this game? It was RHP Devin Williams' first professional win. From the archives --

AUDIO via WTMJ: Tom Haudricourt on Sports Central *** AUDIO via WSSP: The full Hot Stove Weekly Show with Tim and Sparky (New First Base / Infield Coach Carlos Subero is interviewed at the 2:05 minute mark)

Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 12/8 Catcher Rene Garcia was 0-for-3 in a 2-0 loss, but threw out yet another baserunner, the only one to attempt. This dude is money defensively! SS Yadiel Rivera and OF Omar Garcia saw late action, but no plate appearances. *** In other news out of Puerto Rico, RHP Hiram Burgos, who last pitched on November 29th, was named to Sunday's All-Star roster. Burgos has pitched well, but the league has only four teams, and the game is obviously ceremonial, and event for the fans. *** Venezuela Box Tuesday 12/9 Their club lost a 9-2 home game -- Hernan Perez, who has batted 3rd nearly all season (43 games), again batted 3rd, but played left field. Perez was 2-for-4, including his 6th home run of the winter, and threw out a runner at second base for an outfield assist, sweet. Perez has a fine .280/.322/.476 line (16 of 46 hits for extra bases), as several teams with scouts in Venezuela are likely kicking themselves for their lack of a waiver claim on Perez (or a follow-up minor league contract pursuit). Note: Perez had only played in left field twice before -- a 2012 winter league game and a 2011 Arizona Fall League game (via Venezuelan twitter). Teammate RF Ben Guez was 1-for-4 and drove in a run. Nice to see management stick with him despite recent struggles. *** Dominican Box Tuesday 12/8 In a 4-1 win, Jason Rogers, as the DH, was 1-for-4 with a run scored, as his final week on the island winds down. In the opposing dugout, shortstop Jonathan Villar's nice run at the plate continues, as he doubled and walked in four plate appearances (two K's). He was finally eliminated on the basepaths after ten successful steals, but it was via pickoff, not caught stealing. Villar photo - Honored by his team for a big week (.368).

VIDEO via MLB.com: Stearns on Day Two

VIDEO from MLB.com (Monday): Adam McCalvy at the winter meetings *** VIDEO from MLB.com (Monday): Adam McCalvy's appearance on MLB network's Hot Stove with Vasgersian and Harold Reynolds *** AUDIO via WSSP / Bill Michaels Show: Tim Allen fills in for Bill and interviews Adam McCalvy *** AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show: Adam Rygg of TheBrewerNation.com (go to the 10:45 minute mark)

VIDEO: David Stearns on MLB Network's High Heat

From the Minor League forum -- AUDIO: Rattler Radio 12/8 Podcast with Timber Rattler Manager Matt Erickson

AUDIO: Rattler Radio 12/8 Podcast with Timber Rattler Manager Matt Erickson

Dominican Box Monday 12/7 Shortstop Jonathan Villar has to be giving the Brewers pause with his defensive winter -- error #9 in in 27 games. He was 0-for-3 with two K's here (sacrifice bunt, run). But then again, he's capable of plays like this from Monday night -- On the other side of the box score, Jason Rogers, playing left field, was 1-for-5 (RBI, one K). Domingo Santana scored the walkoff run for Rogers' club as a pinch-runner in a wild 10-9 game. *** Venezuela Box Monday 12/7 In a 10-4 loss, teammates Hernan Perez, starting at second base, moving later to third, was 1-for-4, RBI, while RF Ben Guez walked once, but fanned the other three trips.

VIDEO: Stearns on Day One

Maybe I'm mistaken, but you write that as if he was just added after the 2015 fall season. He was added after the 2014 season. Strong has two options left, Fields one. While that's appealing, Strong just turned 27, so perhaps the Brewers thought Mike might pass just based on age. Great new opportunity for him in Miami.

Jeff Levering's Minor Details -- More AFL Honors for Yadiel Rivera, Josh Hader