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If Melvin can't find a good trade match for Mench with other teams, the L.A. Dodgers may be a back up plan. The Mark Hendrickson part is speculation by the writer, but it appears that the Dodgers did ask the Brewers about Mench. "Meanwhile, Colletti seems to be accepting that he can't acquire a power bat without emptying the farm system, and he's not willing to do that. What he is willing to do, he won't exactly say." "...The Dodgers also are believed to have made a run at Milwaukee outfielder Kevin Mench, as they did at last year's Winter Meetings, when he was coming off a 25-homer season in Texas. He was traded to Milwaukee during the 2006 season, in which he hit only 13 homers. The Brewers are looking for starting pitching, so Mark Hendrickson could be a trade candidate." losangeles.dodgers.mlb.co...sp&c_id=la

Well, last year there were 17 trades and 24 free agent signings during the Winter meetings. Now in 2004 there were only 4 trades and 7 free agent signings. So, at the moment things are closer to 2004 than 2005.

I was going through the Orioles Web site and it appears as though the hold up on trades is due to the number of teams who think they may have a shot at free agents. So, these Winter meetings have the potential to be one of the less active ones. Hopefully some movement gets made soon.

There is so much information in Adam McCalvy's latest update that I thought I would just put it all here. I see that some of it is already referenced in other threads, but basically Schmidt isn't coming to Milwaukee, the Philly trade was a no go from the start. There is also other interesting information, but overall things seem pretty quiet at the moment. Brewers turn attention to trade market Free agent landscape steers Melvin toward alternate options By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Unable to compete in the soaring free agent market, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is looking to swing some trades before these Winter Meetings adjourn on Thursday. But lying on the bed in his hotel suite on Tuesday with his hands folded behind his head, he hardly looked like a guy riding the adrenaline rush of a busy week. "Maybe it's better to wait and find out where all of the free agent players are going," Melvin told a small group of reporters. "There's not as many clubs talking trades here as I thought." Melvin is not in conversations with a single free agent, and he had only one face-to-face meeting before dinner on Tuesday, a sit-down with the Rangers. Texas may be considering Brady Clark as an option to play center field, but the Brewers are seeking starting pitching depth. Melvin doesn't see a match. "I don't see anything coming out of that," he said. The Brewers and Phillies were at the center of one of the more lively rumors in the lobby at the Dolphin Hotel on Tuesday. Talk circulated earlier in the day that the teams were closing on a trade that would have included Phillies veteran starter Jon Lieber and Brewers outfielders Kevin Mench or Geoff Jenkins and possibly relievers Derrick Turnbow or Jose Capellan. Melvin and assistant GM Gord Ash did chat with Phillies officials, including GM Pat Gillick, but Melvin dismissed talk of the deal as "an Internet rumor." Melvin asked the Phillies if they had interest in Jenkins and/or Mench, and "Pat Gillick says no," Melvin said. Teams continued Tuesday to ask about Turnbow, who was an All-Star last season but struggled mightily in July and eventually lost the closer's role. Before the season started, he inked a three-year contract and is due about $6 million over the next two seasons. After that, Turnbow has one more year of arbitration eligibility remaining. "I think they all think we're the Brewers of [old] and we have to give him up because he's making $2-3 million and the Brewers are looking for salary relief," Melvin said. "That's not the case. "I wish we had a place to spend money," Melvin continued. "We have a little extra money, there's just no place to spend it. That's the frustrating part." The Brewers came to the meetings with two needs already met. They upgraded their offense behind the plate by acquiring catcher Johnny Estrada in a six-player trade with Arizona, and later signed veteran free agent Craig Counsell to serve as a utility infielder. The Brewers would still like to add pitching, preferably a starter, and they would like to add a center fielder. It has become clear to Melvin that he will have to fill his needs via trades because the asking prices of the available free agents are "off the charts," as he put it. Teams continued to wait Tuesday to see where marquee pitchers Barry Zito and Jason Schmidt will end up, and even the representative for free agent left-hander Ted Lilly drew an enormous media horde when he stopped in the lobby on Tuesday. "Whenever there's a new labor deal, it seems like teams get excited about spending money," Melvin said. "We're fortunate that we did Estrada and got Counsell done before we got here. That was huge. If we didn't, we'd be scrambling. "I thought that on the free agent market, there would have been some guys out there that were available. [Prices] have gone well beyond what we thought." Other news from the meetings: ? Melvin contacted Schmidt's agents before the meetings began to see if the right-hander would even consider an offer from Milwaukee. Melvin characterized the response from Randy and Alan Hendricks as lukewarm. "I think this is how [agents] operate: They say, 'There's A and B where I want to be, and to go to C, D or E, I'd have to get the extra year or get more money.'" The team faced the same dilemma last month with outfielder Dave Roberts, who preferred to stay on the West Coast and eventually signed with San Francisco. The Brewers also showed interest in Juan Pierre, but they were told that Milwaukee was not on Pierre's wish list. He eventually went to the Dodgers. ? The Orioles and Dodgers are among the teams that have inquired seriously about Mench, but both teams presumably prefer free agent Luis Gonzalez because they wouldn't have to give up a player to get him, Melvin said. Brewers and Orioles officials met on Monday, and Melvin expects the lines of communication to remain open. ? Melvin had contact Tuesday with representatives for free agent infielder Jeff Cirillo and planned to e-mail a one-year offer later in the day. Melvin insisted that there would be room on the '07 roster for Cirillo, Counsell and Tony Graffanino, a free agent who was offered arbitration last week. Cirillo, who is represented by Ken Felder, has also drawn interest from the Diamondbacks, Giants and Twins. ? Melvin has directed his staff to predict potential non-tenders. Teams must decide whether to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players by Dec. 12, and Melvin pointed out that David Eckstein was non-tendered by the Angels a few years ago before signing a three-year contract with the Cardinals. ? Melvin does not anticipate making a pick in the Major League phase of Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, and one team asked whether the Brewers would be willing to trade their pick (seventh overall). The talent pool is considered thin this season because of changes in the new collective bargaining agreement that gave organizations an extra year before they have to protect Minor Leaguers on 40-man rosters. milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com...p&c_id=mil

I would think that the asking price for Schmidt coming to Milwaukee would be somewhere in the 4 year 60 million dollar range and up. I think it would probably take a 4th year to convince Schmidt to come to Milwaukee over LA, if the rumor is true. Especially seeing what the Rangers might be offering Zito, per Ken Rosenthal, "Rival executives continue to buzz about the size of the Rangers' expected offer to Zito, estimating that he will get a six-year proposal between $94 million and $102 million."

Wasn't sure where to put this, but Ken Rosenthal latest report has this tibit about the Brewers, "The Brewers' outfielder most in demand is Kevin Mench; about eight teams have expressed trade interest. Brewers reliever Derrick Turnbow also is getting play, and he's "highly available" according to rival executive."

I highly doubt Schmidt is going to sign with Milwaukee, however the rumor came from Jon Heyman of cnnsi.com, Dodgers may turn to Schmidt; Brewers, too "The Mariners and Dodgers have been viewed as co-favorites for Schmidt, who already has turned away the Yankees and is thought to want to remain on the West Coast. The Padres had looked into Schmidt but are probably out of that derby assuming they finalize a Maddux deal. The Cubs, who are also chasing Ted Lilly, also have shown interest. But the real surprise team in the Schmidt derby is the Brewers. A person familiar with the talks told SI.com that Milwaukee inquired about Schmidt's willingness to come there and hasn't been told no yet so it may also make an offer.The Schmidt sweepstakes is not expected to drag on too much longer. Interestingly, the Giants, who have money to spend, don't appear to be as aggressively pursuing Schmidt as the others." sportsillustrated.cnn.com...index.html

The latest from MLB.COM, basically what was being reported/speculated by Tom Haudricourt. "The Phillies and Brewers are believed to be mulling a trade involving pitcher Jon Lieber and Brewers outfielder Kevin Mench."

Seeing what the Devil Rays are requested from the O's, I don't think they would be interested in Aquino, Cappellan and Villanueva for Baldelli. From the Baltimore Sun, "The Orioles are very intrigued by Tampa Bay Devil Rays center fielder Rocco Baldelli, who is said to be available. However, one American League executive, who was aware of the Devil Rays' asking price for Baldelli, said it would probably take Loewen and Ray for Tampa Bay to sign off on the deal. The Orioles might do one of the pitchers for the oft-injured Baldelli, but not both."

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Mench for Lopez deal is dead. The O's are now interested in a Jenkins for Lopez deal. "The Orioles met yesterday with the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers, two teams that are reportedly looking for a starting pitcher. The Orioles had discussed trading Lopez for outfielder Kevin Mench earlier this offseason, but the deal is no longer on the table, according to a source, who felt that the Orioles had a better chance at getting outfielder Geoff Jenkins from Milwaukee for Lopez." www.baltimoresun.com/spor...s-baseball

I also checked out the Philles Web site and it appears as though Lieber availabilty depends on the Phillles being able to make a trade for another pitcher first, So, I think if the Philles are able to trade Burrell or Rowland for pitching, then the Philles might be willing to trade Lieber for Mench. There's no talk or mention of the Brewers being interested in Burrell, which I'm sure has crossed the minds of a few people here. I'll put down a few of the key quotes from the Philles Web site that could involve the Brewers. "That said, if the Phillies upgraded the rotation, it could lead to a second deal to fill another need, possibly involving right-hander Jon Lieber. Gillick said there were no new developments in a trade involving Pat Burrell, though baseball sources said Burrell and Aaron Rowand's names may have come up. Rowand was linked with Texas in a deal for a combination of pitchers Joaquin Benoit, Josh Rupe or Ron Mahay, though that is just speculation. The Rangers also inquired about Lieber at the trading deadline, and they could be interested again. The Padres, who also might be a fit for Burrell, are flush with relievers. Should San Diego miss out on acquiring slugger Manny Ramirez, it may refocus on Burrell in a swap for dependable setup man Scott Linebrink. This assumes that Burrell waives his no-trade clause to play for the Padres." "Philling in: A rumor floating around the lobby had the Phillies interested in outfielder Kevin Mench, who is being dangled for pitching help. Mench could help replace Burrell, if a suitor is found. ..." In another article, "...This intensified the team's efforts to trade Burrell, a process which began more than a year ago. The obstacles in Gillick's way include a blanket no-trade clause (though Burrell is believed to be willing to waive for the right trade), $27 million he is owed over the next two seasons, and a chronic right-foot injury that sapped his mobility. Despite being willing to absorb a fair portion of the $27 million, Philadelphia is still having a difficult time finding a taker. He's been linked to Baltimore, San Francisco and San Diego, though the Phillies can't give him away and be left with three outfielders." philadelphia.phillies.mlb...p&c_id=phi philadelphia.phillies.mlb...p&c_id=phi

Tom Haudricout latest articles. He speculates that the Philles might be willing to part with Lieber. Brewers' Mench drawing some surprising interest on trade market By TOM HAUDRICOURT thaudricourt@journalsentinel.com Posted: Dec. 5, 2006 Lake Buena Vista, Fla. - Milwaukee Brewers fans who watched outfielder Kevin Mench play over the final two months of the 2006 season might be astonished that teams actually want to trade for him. "I think people might be surprised at the interest we're getting in him," Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Monday as baseball's annual winter meetings commenced. The Baltimore Orioles talked to the Brewers about Mench during an afternoon meeting and the Philadelphia Phillies are showing considerable interest as well. Considered at the time to be the key to the Carlos Lee trade with Texas at the end of July, Mench played horribly for the Brewers, batting .230 with one homer and 18 RBI in 40 games. Brewers manager Ned Yost eventually benched Mench and the Brewers no longer have plans for him with infielder Bill Hall shifting to the outfield. Before his pratfall with the Brewers, however, Mench was a productive player for the Rangers. In 110 games in 2002, he socked 15 homers and drove in 60 runs. In 2004, he batted .279 with 26 homers and 71 RBI, and the next season he batted .264 with 25 homers and 73 RBI. Before being traded to the Brewers last season, Mench batted .284 with 12 homers and 50 RBI in 87 games. For various personal reasons, the trade came at a bad time for Mench and he never adjusted to his new environment in Milwaukee. Several weeks ago, the Brewers and Orioles discussed a possible exchange of Mench and right-hander Rodrigo Lopez, who went 9-18 with a 5.90 earned run average in 36 games (29 starts) but has had productive seasons in Baltimore. Whether that deal can be revived or not, Melvin said he was looking for pitching in return for either of his available corner outfielders, Mench and Geoff Jenkins. The Phillies might be willing to part with veteran right-hander Jon Lieber in a deal involving Mench. Lieber, 36, who is signed next season for $7 million, went 9-11 with a 4.93 ERA in 27 starts for Philadelphia last season. "I don't want to get into specifics but the clubs we met with today, that's what the focus has been, our outfielders," Melvin said. "The free agents are still holding up a lot of that." Melvin referred to the outfielders still on the market, including Cliff Floyd, Luis Gonzalez, Trot Nixon, Kenny Lofton and Steve Finley. One name came off the list when Jose Guillen signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners. Mench, who had a $2.8 million salary last season and is eligible for arbitration, would not cost another club as much as Jenkins, who has a $7 million salary for 2007 with a club option for 2008 at $9 million with a $500,000 buyout. "There are different levels of interest," said Melvin, who has one spot in his starting rotation to fill. "We're seeing who has interest and what they have available. We've been talking more about pitching; we'd like to get pitching back." Waiting game: The Brewers are waiting to see if free-agent infielder Tony Graffanino accepts the club's offer of salary arbitration. They did it to keep intact draft-pick compensation should Graffanino go elsewhere but if he accepts by the Thursday deadline, he is Brewers property. Feathers were ruffled on both sides when the Brewers moved off a two-year offer to Graffanino because they thought they had waited long enough, and signed Craig Counsell instead. Melvin said he had a recent telephone conversation with Graffanino. "He was disappointed," Melvin said. "That's the way the system is. A club like ours, the system allows us to do certain things. We have to look at it and take advantage of it. "We're not disappointed. We either get draft picks or we get a nice player back. Teams can still sign him." San Diego has reported interest in Graffanino but might not want to sacrifice a first-round draft pick for him. Odds and ends: Melvin said teams had asked about Derrick Turnbow, who pitched his way out of the closer's role last season and has two years and $5.5 million left on his contract. "I'm not motivated to move him," Melvin said. . . . After the Brewers traded for starting catcher Johnny Estrada and moved Damian Miller into a backup role, Miller was concerned about whether the club would keep him as a reserve making $2.25 million. Melvin said there were no plans to move Miller. "His salary is not a problem," Melvin said. "We knew that when we did that deal. Right now, we think it's better to have the depth."

Adam McCalvy's latest from the Winter meetings. Along with writing about talks with the O's, also has tibits about Turnbow, Finley, Lofton, Miller and Graffanino. Brewers meet with Orioles on Day 1 Milwaukee GM Melvin may use outfield surplus to advantage By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Brewers' contingent met on Monday with officials from the Baltimore Orioles and one other club regarding Milwaukee's stable of corner outfielders, but it was a mostly quiet Day 1 of baseball's Winter Meetings. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said that he had two face-to-face meetings at The Dolphin Hotel and discussed options with "a bunch" of other clubs on the phone. Much of the talk centered on outfielders Geoff Jenkins and Kevin Mench, but the Boston Red Sox were among a handful of clubs that inquired on the availability of deposed Brewers closer Derrick Turnbow. "The clubs we're talking to don't ask about our pitching for the most part," Melvin said. "They know that our outfield is where our depth is. That's our strength. Maybe they'll ask about a reliever, but they know we're not going to trade [Chris] Capuano or [Dave] Bush." The Orioles and Brewers have been paired in trade rumors for some time. A number of reports out of Baltimore over the last month said that the two teams had discussed a Mench-for-Rodrigo Lopez swap, a move that would give the Brewers another experienced right-hander in the starting rotation. Milwaukee currently has Ben Sheets, Capuano, Bush and Claudio Vargas in the starting mix, and young right-hander Carlos Villanueva is considered the front-runner for the No. 5 spot. Lopez has been the Orioles' Opening Day starter in three of the past four seasons. It's believed that the Orioles are also considering offers for veteran right-hander Jaret Wright. "Primarily, most of the teams that we spoke with today were conversations regarding Rodrigo -- expressing interest in him," said Orioles vice president of baseball operations Jim Duquette. Said Melvin: "We talked about names, but I can't say it's anything interesting at this point. I don't want to get into specifics, but the clubs we met with today were looking at outfielders. A lot of the free agents are still holding that up." The marquee free agent outfielders, a list topped by Carlos Lee and Alfonso Soriano, have already signed, but mid-level players like Luis Gonzalez, Cliff Floyd, Trot Nixon, Kenny Lofton, Steve Finley and Jay Payton are all available. Baltimore has reportedly extended an offer to Gonzalez. Melvin said that the interest from other clubs in Jenkins and Mench was split about 50-50. Both players are coming off down years; Jenkins was benched in August and suffered the longest power drought of his career before a strong finish, and Mench struggled after a midseason trade from Texas to Milwaukee. Jenkins is due $7 million in 2007, and his contract calls for a $9 million club option for 2008. Most of the calls on Mench, who is arbitration-eligible, have come from American League teams, but Melvin said that some National League teams are also in the mix. "People might be surprised in the interest in [Mench] from other clubs," Melvin said. In return, the Brewers are seeking pitching, preferably starters. Meanwhile, the Brewers themselves continued Monday mulling Finley and Lofton as options for center field. "I don't think we're going that road, but we have the right to change our minds later," Melvin said. "If you could put the two of them together, it would be nice. That's the problem; Finley is a good defensive guy, but his offense has gone the other way. Kenny is the other way around -- he fits the mold of a top-of-the-order guy, but he struggles defensively." Other notes from The Dolphin: -- Boston has cast a wide net in its search for a closer, and inquired Monday on Turnbow. A midseason All-Star, Turnbow lost the job in the second half to Francisco Cordero, who will be back as Brewers closer in 2007. Turnbow seemed to struggle with confidence and fastball command, but he threw in the 96-98 mph range all year with a sharp slider. "I'm not motivated to move him," Melvin said. Turnbow, who turns 29 in January, has two years remaining on the three-year contract he signed last winter which will pay him $2.3 million in 2007 and $3.2 million in 2008. -- Melvin is also not motivated to move veteran catcher Damian Miller, who was bumped to a reserve role when the team dealt Doug Davis, Dana Eveland and David Krynzel to Arizona for catcher Johnny Estrada and pitchers Vargas and Greg Aquino. Miller told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel after the trade that he would be surprised if the team kept a $2.25 million backup catcher. But that seems to be exactly Melvin's plan. "Right now, we think it's better to have the depth," Melvin said. -- Dan Lozano, who represents free agent infielder Tony Graffanino, is not expected to respond to the Brewers' offer of salary arbitration until Thursday's deadline. But according to Melvin, Graffanino phoned recently expressing disappointment that the Brewers shifted course last week and signed veteran Craig Counsell. "I think he's disappointed, but that's the way the system is," Melvin said. "A club like ours, if the system allows us to do certain things, then we have to look at it and take advantage of it. We're not disappointed -- we either get the draft picks or we get a nice player back." If Graffanino declines arbitration and signs with another club, the Brewers will get extra draft picks next year. If he accepts, Graffanino will be considered signed for 2007 and Melvin and manager Ned Yost will have to find enough playing time for both he and Counsell. Together, Graffanino and Counsell would earn more than the Brewers' four starting infielders combined. -- Melvin confirmed that the Mets inquired last week about Sheets and were told he's not available milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com...p&c_id=mil

I agree that Ramirez coming to Milwaukee isn't going to happen, however Turnbow to Boston might be a possibility. The following update from MLB.COM, "The Red Sox talked to the Brewers regarding right-handed reliever Derrick Turnbow. Turnbow converted 24 of 32 save opportunities in 2006 and was 4-9 with a 6.87 ERA. Turnbow, who turns 29 in January, has two years remaining on the three-year contract he signed last winter, which will pay him $2.3 million in 2007 and $3.2 million in 2008."

Here's an idea of what it might take to get Ramirez from MLB.COM "The money is not the stumbling block. The Red Sox are asking for a package of prospects and starter Brad Penny for Ramirez. Also included in the wish list is highly regarded pitcher Jonathan Broxton, and the Dodgers are unwilling to pay such a high price for Ramirez."

I usally don't start my own rumors, but it's a bit quiet the night before the Winter meetings and I saw that the Nationals were looking for an outfielder with some power to replace Soriano and Guillen. I read on their Web site that the Nationals might be open to trading Jose Vidro and Ryan Church. Now the Nationals are looking to go cheap and young, but maybe if the Brewers were willing to pick up part of Jenkins salary and the Brewers would be willing to take a chance on an unproven, but promising player like Ryan Church, something might be worked out. Probably a longshot due the age of Jenkins and they probably wouldn't be interested in Mench, but I wouldn't mind a trade for Ryan Church. Here is what I saw on the Nationals Web site. "The Nationals will have to make trades to meet their needs. But the question is, who could they dangle to get better? They are thinking about trading second baseman Jose Vidro and outfielder Ryan Church, according to baseball sources." "...There is no question that Church has talent. He ended the season strong by going 40-for-131 (.305) with six home runs and 24 RBIs in his last 50 games, but he recently went into the team's doghouse after he refused to play in the Mexican Winter League to work on hitting breaking balls on the outside part of the plate. Church didn't go under the advice of his agent Jeff Borris. This is a complete about-face on how the Nationals felt about Church two years ago. It was Bowden who once compared Church to Cardinals Gold Glove center fielder Jim Edmonds. Neither Church nor Bowden would comment about their disagreement." washington.nationals.mlb....p&c_id=was

The Giants are just probably waiting to see if the Padres will offer Roberts arbitration.

From the Baltimore Sun, "The Astros, the worst-hitting team in the National League this season, reportedly will pay Lee $11 million in 2007, along with a $3 million signing bonus, $12 million in 2008 and $18.5 million in each of the last four years. "I'm very excited to be here," Lee said during an afternoon news conference in Houston. "I know this is a team where I have a good chance to win a championship. I've always liked this team, they're always very good and I like this ballpark. I like a lot about Houston. That's why I told my agent this was one of the places I'd like to play." The Orioles never made a firm offer to Lee, but they discussed "parameters and concepts" of a deal, according to Duquette. "That's what he was doing with all the teams," Duquette said. "In theory, Houston was the only team that actually made a concrete offer. That's more a matter of semantics, really." The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants also had been in contention to sign Lee, who owns a cattle ranch near Houston. The Phillies recently dropped out of the running. "The reality is, Houston was his first choice all along, as we found out at the end," said Duquette, who also noted that Lee won't have to pay state income tax in Texas. "The other two teams were going to have to spend more to get the player. It was going to have to be north of $100 million for us or the Giants to get him. The whole market is crazy numbers, but that one seemed kind of crazy to us." A few players phoned Lee in an attempt to sway him toward Baltimore. Duquette said he doesn't believe the Orioles were used by Katz to drive up Lee's price. "I never got that sense," he said. "I think they were definitely sincere. He was seriously considering here." With a vacancy remaining in left field, the Orioles could turn to Cliff Floyd or Jay Payton. They also could reopen talks with the Brewers, who have offered Kevin Mench for pitcher Rodrigo Lopez . Though they also need a first baseman, it probably won't be Severna Park native Mark Teixeira, since the Rangers made it known during the GM meetings that he's not available. "We've got a couple other ideas. We've been going down parallel roads in case this happened," Duquette said. "Unfortunately, [Lee] and Soriano were the two high-profile guys." www.baltimoresun.com/spor...-headlines

Maybe Hayden Penn could be had, but I think the Orioles would want starting pitching in return for any trade involving Penn. "Also, an industry source confirmed an ESPN report that the Orioles and Braves have had trade discussions involving Atlanta right-hander Tim Hudson. The source said the Orioles bristled at dealing left-handed starter Adam Loewen but discussed a package of prospects that included right-hander Hayden Penn . However, Hudson's hefty contract - he's owed at least $33 million over the next three years - and potential health concerns could prohibit the Orioles from further pursuing the 31-year- old. Hudson, an ace while in Oakland, made 35 starts for the Braves in 2006 and compiled a career-worst 4.86 ERA." www.baltimoresun.com/spor...-headlines

Well Jenkins is hitting .114 agaisnt left handers, with a .394 OPS.

According to JSONLINE this morning, "The Brewers said about 4,000 seats were still available for the game tonight, when all fans will receive a bobblehead doll of Miller." I first saw that early this morning, so it looks like the game is going to be close to a sell out. www.jsonline.com/story/in...?id=431298

I just added this in another thread, but people with DirecTV who don't live in the Wisconsin area, can view this game on channel 642.

The link with the information about Wolfe, Gamble and Rivera is still around. 'The Brewers have begun signing minor-league free agents from their system, including catcher Mike Rivera (.285, 16 HRs, 53 RBI in 60 games at Class AAA Nashville), right-hander Jerome Gamble (4-1, 6.33 ERA, five saves in 31 games at Class AA Huntsville) and right-hander Brian Wolfe (4-2, 2.12, eight saves in 34 games at Class A Brevard County and Huntsville). Assistant general manager Gord Ash said he expected more signings in the next week." www.jsonline.com/sports/b...360351.asp

Yes, the game is going to be televised on MLB.TV. They use the stadium cams or the stadium feed. The same feed that people walking in the stadium see on those stadium tv's when you go walking around while at the game. Generally, they use the home teams radio feed for the audio.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Goodbye losing, hello to a new era in Brewer baseball.