Brew Crew Ball: FanShots

Anyone ever notice this? -- Did they make a corrected card? I am pretty sure there is a...

2009-11-20T15:12:33Z

Anyone ever notice this? -- Did they make a corrected card? I am pretty sure there is a conspiracy behind this.

Authentic Jersey. I was wondering if it would be worth it to get a Fielder for the Crew, should I...

2009-11-20T05:34:57Z

Authentic Jersey. I was wondering if it would be worth it to get a Fielder for the Crew, should I get his All star jersey or go with Yovani? I you guys can let me know what you think please.

Brewers discussed Corey Hart for Derek Lowe

2009-11-20T00:25:31Z

Brewers discussed Corey Hart for Derek Lowe

"The Braves' most extensive discussions concerning Lowe have been with the Brewers about a trade for outfielder Corey Hart, according to one source.

But the Brewers are not sure they would want Lowe even if the Braves included significant money in the deal, another source says."

Mystery three-way trade team?

2009-11-19T19:26:17Z

Mystery three-way trade team?

Both Edwin Jackson and Brandon Morrow have been mentioned as interests for the Crew, and both are involved here, with a third mystery team.

Keith Law's take on the Brewer's plans (he's not a fan)

2009-11-19T17:26:50Z

Keith Law's take on the Brewer's plans (he's not a fan)

Great Bad Idea Jeans reference in there as well. If you don't have Espin Insider, here's the quote

"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writer Tom Haudricourt says it would be "a huge upset" if Mark Mulder doesn't sign with the Brewers, and that the Crew are a likely destination for Jarrod Washburn. So it looks like Doug Melvin's offseason plan is to target pitchers who haven't been good in four years -- but I figured, hey, when am I going to be back in Haiti?"

Got this in the mail today from my Season Ticket Account Exec. "Tim - I wanted to thank you for...

2009-11-19T03:11:43Z

Got this in the mail today from my Season Ticket Account Exec.

"Tim -
I wanted to thank you for renewing again this year. Your continued support is very important & much appreciated. Keep in touch and let me know if you need anything else.

Go Brewers!
Chris

P.S. If you know anybody else interested in a ticket plan, please let me know."

Washburn's Interested in the Brewers.

2009-11-18T21:29:34Z

Washburn's Interested in the Brewers.

Via Haudricourt comes this link from FOX Sports: Jarrod Washburn says the Brewers and Twins are two teams "on his radar," but he doesn't know if they're interested.

Brewers claim George Kottaras off waivers from Boston

2009-11-18T20:51:07Z

Brewers claim George Kottaras off waivers from Boston

Via Anthony Witrado:

The Brewers also claimed catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. Kottaras, 26, batted .237 with one homer and 10 RBI in 45 games with the Red Sox last season.

The 40-man roster stands at 36.

Milwaukees First All-Black Baseball Team

2009-11-18T19:40:25Z

Milwaukees First All-Black Baseball Team

This is kind of cool if you are interested in the history of Baseball in Milwaukee and/or the history of African-American baseball. Even if you're not normally interested in that kind of thing, it is still an interesting read.

Lorenzo Cain, Amaury Rivas added to 40-man roster

2009-11-18T16:48:01Z

Lorenzo Cain, Amaury Rivas added to 40-man roster

Apparently Chris Cody and Mike Jones are going to be left off.

The 40-man roster now stands at 35.

Adam Heether News!

2009-11-18T01:16:58Z

Adam Heether News!

Okay, so it's a week old and vague. Still, it's better than nothing.

The link is from the Leones del Caracas official site, so it's in Spanish. An online translation of the relevant part says:

"Given the details of the out of action Adam Heether, [Caracas] team president [Luis Avila] said that one can not dismiss a player while injured. "You have to wait until you are 100% healthy to release the team." He further explained that the only players who have set a departure date are: pitcher Lance Broadway, outfielders Jon Jay and Jordan Brown and catcher Josh Thole. In the case of third base, Mr. Avila said Heether does not have a predetermined release date in his contract."

Autographs through the Mail: Jonathan Lucroy Sent:11/5/09 Received:11/16/09

2009-11-17T03:11:23Z

Autographs through the Mail: Jonathan Lucroy

Sent:11/5/09

Received:11/16/09

Chris Coghlan first, Casey McGehee fifth in ROTY voting

2009-11-16T19:19:15Z

Chris Coghlan first, Casey McGehee fifth in ROTY voting

I'm linking to the BBWAA site on this, as it's the only place I can get to with the vote totals. In any case, Casey McGehee was in fifth place with 1 first place vote, 3 second place votes, and 4 third place votes.

Editor's Note: I switched the link to Adam McCalvy, who has the full vote. -KL

CHONE Projections for 2010

2009-11-15T21:04:34Z

CHONE Projections for 2010

Best projection system out there. The link takes you to the Brewers, go back to the parent BaseballProjection.com link to see other team pages and the free agent page.

Brewers, Pirates Discussed Doumit-for-Hardy Swap

2009-11-14T03:03:30Z

Brewers, Pirates Discussed Doumit-for-Hardy Swap

Via Bucs Dugout, which advises taking this with a grain of salt as it didn't show up in the Pittsburgh paper(s), FOXSports.com reports the Brewers and Pirates discussed a Ryan Doumit for JJ Hardy swap earlier this offseason.

Doumit, you may recall, is a catcher who has FRAGILE tattooed on his forehead, or at the very least should. He had a breakout year in 2008, but a wrist injury torpedoed his 2009 season.

Brewers Not Listening To Offers for Fielder

2009-11-13T22:29:43Z

Brewers Not Listening To Offers for Fielder

Is that a good thing for the Brewers?

Agent Casey Close said that Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and...

2009-11-13T20:06:36Z

Agent Casey Close said that Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training. Close also anticipates no shortage of interest from clubs in the coming weeks.

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN. Apparently the concerns were a false alarm.

Looper Option Declined!

2009-11-13T18:18:52Z

Looper Option Declined!

Our long national nightmare is over. There'll be dancing in the streets, drinking in the saloons, and necking in the parlor.

List of arbitration-eligible players

2009-11-13T15:49:47Z

List of arbitration-eligible players

Here is the list of 210 players eligible for arbitration. The Brewers have 8 such players, some of which are a lock for arbitration (Carlos Gomez), while others are up in the air (Dave Bush, Son of Clung, Mike Rivera). The nontender deadline is December 12.

Ryan Braun: once again a Silver Slugger

2009-11-13T14:16:47Z

Ryan Braun: once again a Silver Slugger

Per Tom H.: "Braun batted .320 with 32 home runs and 114 RBI, and led the NL with 203 hits. He is the first Brewers player to win consecutive Silver Slugger Awards since Paul Molitor, who claimed the honor as DH in the American League in 1987-'88....Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, who won the award in 2007, again bowed to St. Louis' Albert Pujols despite having one of the best seasons in club history."