Brian

I think and hope Hoskins will have a better year than last because I have never been a big fan of Tyler Black. Lets hope Ernesto Martinez Jr. gives them both a run for there money. I'll keep my fingers crossed. 😃

Nester Cortes interview. https://www.mlb.com/video/nestor-cortes-on-being-traded-to-the-brewers-more

Jake Bauers will be 30 years old by the end of the year in Early October. Hoskin's is 31 and one injury away from maybe ending it. So we won't let him slip away if he truly has the potential I think he does.

I hope he does have a great spring training but Nashville is where he will most likely start the season just so he can play every day. He was with the Double-A Biloxi Shuckers last season but hit .284 which is great.

We got lucky, High grade lat strain for Frankie Montas, Mets announced. Will be shut down 6-8 weeks, then need a full spring training.

Sal Frelick lost 15 pounds during the 2024 campaign. So really he is +10 pounds from last spring training and that is feasible IMHO. He must be a guy who has trouble eating during the summer heat.

Garrett Mitchell, OF, Brewers, Staying healthy is key: MLB.com Has Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder Garrett Mitchell As a Breakout Candidate For the 2025 MLB Season. Injuries have stalled Mitchell’s attempts to cement himself as the Brewers’ starting center fielder over the past two seasons. After missing most of 2023 with a left shoulder subluxation, Mitchell fractured his left index finger last spring and didn’t make his 2024 debut until July 1. However, he posted impressive numbers after returning from the injured list, recording eight homers, 11 steals and a 126 wRC+ over 224 plate appearances, while also providing plus defense in center field. His strong performance helped the Crew overcome the loss of Christian Yelich to a season-ending back injury in late July. Yelich is expected to be healthy for Opening Day, but star shortstop Willy Adames’ departure as a free agent has left a gap in Milwaukee’s lineup. Mitchell is one of the young players the Brewers will be counting on to step up as they look to replace Adames’ production in 2025. https://wisportsheroics.com/milwaukee-brewers-garrett-mitchell-breakout-2025/#google_vignette

For starters Tyler Black, primarily a first baseman and Jackson Chourio are not even in the same universe as far as offensive talent go's, plus Chourio is 4 years younger. The question asked is like saying who was better Goeff Jenkins or Reggie Jackson because Goeff Jenkins had a better career batting average than Reggie Jackson. My biggest concern for Chourio is: Can he stay healthy playing every day? We should at least be comparing by positions otherwise it will turn into a comparison of 10,000 odd questions.

I think you maybe right TJ surgery. But I did find this from a year ago when we first got him. https://brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/milwaukee-brewers/bryan-hudson-bullpen-candidate-extension-velocity-spring-training-interview/

I don't see him going from averaging less than 2 innings per appearance in 2024 to being a starter with a history of arm ailments, one of the being Tommy John surgery.

Last updated 2/13/25 Milwaukee Brewers 40-man roster (40) Jersey # Pitchers (23) B/T Ht Wt DOB 33 Tyler Alexander R/L 6'2" 203 7/14/1994 56 Grant Anderson R/R 6'0" 180 6/21/1997 26 Aaron Ashby R/L 6'1" 188 5/24/1998 32 Aaron Civale R/R 6'2" 215 6/12/1995 65 Nestor Cortes R/L 5'11" 210 12/10/1994 54 Robert Gasser** L/L 6'0" 192 5/31/1999 37 DL Hall L/L 6'2" 203 9/19/1998 79 Logan Henderson R/R 5'11" 194 3/2/2002 52 Bryan Hudson L/L 6'8" 220 5/8/1997 47 Jared Koenig R/L 6'5" 235 1/24/1994 25 Nick Mears R/R 6'2" 200 10/7/1996 29 Trevor Megill L/R 6'8" 255 12/5/1993 36 Tobias Myers R/R 6'1" 217 8/5/1998 78 Chad Patrick R/R 6'1" 205 8/14/1998 31 Joel Payamps R/R 6'2" 220 4/7/1994 59 Elvis Peguero R/R 6'5" 241 3/20/1997 51 Freddy Peralta R/R 6'0" 202 6/4/1996 00 Carlos F. Rodriguez R/R 6'0" 206 11/27/2001 35 Elvin Rodríguez R/R 6'3" 160 3/31/1998 77 Connor Thomas L/L 5'11" 195 5/29/1998 45 Abner Uribe R/R 6'3" 215 6/20/2000 73 Grant Wolfram L/L 6'8" 240 12/12/1996 53 Brandon Woodruff L/R 6'4" 244 2/10/1993 Jersey # Catchers (3) B/T Ht Wt DOB 24 William Contreras R/R 5'11" 212 12/24/1997 13 Eric Haase R/R 5'10" 198 12/18/1992 76 Jeferson Quero R/R 5'11" 215 10/8/2002 Jersey # Infielders (8) B/T Ht Wt DOB 7 Tyler Black L/R 6'1" 204 7/26/2000 18 Vinny Capra R/R 5'8" 180 7/7/1996 15 Oliver Dunn L/R 5'10" 198 9/2/1997 63 Caleb Durbin R/R 5'6" 185 2/22/2000 12 Rhys Hoskins R/R 6'4" 240 3/17/1993 14 Andruw Monasterio R/R 5'11" 196 5/30/1997 3 Joey Ortiz R/R 5'9" 183 7/14/1998 2 Brice Turang L/R 6'0" 188 11/21/1999 Jersey # Outfielders (7) B/T Ht Wt DOB 11 Jackson Chourio R/R 6'0" 198 3/11/2004 6 Isaac Collins S/R 5'8" 185 7/22/1997 10 Sal Frelick L/R 5'8" 185 4/19/2000 28 Brewer Hicklen R/R 6'1" 220 2/9/1996 5 Garrett Mitchell L/R 6'3" 224 9/4/1998 16 Blake Perkins S/R 6'0" 208 9/10/1996 22 Christian Yelich L/R 6'3" 206 12/5/1991 *Denotes player not on active roster **Players on 60-day IL are not counted toward 40-man roster but are included in this table

Caleb Durbin will be our 3rd baseman I believe, he has good speed, great instincts on the bases. We didn't trade Devin Williams for nothing. https://www.milb.com/player/caleb-durbin-702332

Yes he has. https://www.reuters.com/sports/brewers-shut-down-lhp-dl-hall-lat-strain-several-weeks-2025-02-12/

Hmmm. Claiming? 2024 Final Standings. Brewers 93 / 69 Cubs 83 / 79

I agree with this article from last season.

I agree 100% but I think it would be wise to take baby steps with him early on just to be on the safe side.

Jets tell Aaron Rodgers they’re moving on from the QB in face-to-face meeting. News on Superbowl Sunday, LOL, they must really hate him.

No way 150+IP, but maybe a sub 3. ERA as middle relievers type IP. He is In his 30's now but still the bulldog mentality. He will be quality again but less innings.

Giancarlo Stanton average swing speed is 80.6 miles per hour (mph), which is almost 9 mph faster than the MLB average of 72 mph. If you believe AI results.

Since we are talking relievers will Abner Uribe be back this season if he is up to snuff? I think he may be better than his numbers reveal. I know the suspension and injury didn't help matters for him. https://www.mlb.com/player/abner-uribe-682842

I wouldn't mess with anything right out of the gate with hitting this spring unless something unusual appears or he is struggling. His biggest weakness to me was his defense last season. Finishing 3rd for "rookie of the year" is not a reason to start changing up things and messing with his brain unless something highly obvious is identified. Don't forget he rolled his ankle twice last season, once in the out field and once on 1st base which did not help matters with his baseball abilities. Off Topic, with Yelich coming back, who go's where or DH-ing next season? Because LF is Christians I believe.

No way on Roki Sasaki, [Towers] Roki Sasaki was recommended for Tommy John surgery four years ago ... there are no guarantees about my condition” in the next two years.

How are the Milwaukee Brewers sustaining success? Part 1 and 2. https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-sabermetrics-analysis/2025/1/25/24315433/how-are-the-milwaukie-brewers-sustaining-success https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2025/1/25/24352001/how-are-the-milwaukee-brewers-sustaining-success-version-2

I would be all for it but naming rights are all about $$$$$.

I think Turang is the best base stealer the Brewers have and would probably be leading off to start this season. The base stealing threat sure stresses the opposing pitchers a lot right out the gate, that is if he is getting on base. I also liked the way Weeks managed after Murphy got suspended last year, he was a little more aggressive on the base paths than Murphy was.