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For those of you who have complained in the past about some of Doug Melvin's moves and those who have wondered how much he takes into account new metrics for analytics, it appears he's at least aware of the concept. Melvin will be speaking at the SABR Analytics Conference in Mesa AZ which runs March 15-17th.

Is that a good thing for the Brewers?

Two notes from Tom Haudricourt's Twitter tonight: Brewers owner Mark Attanasio on speculation that GM Doug Melvin could be in trouble: "That's ridiculous." Attanasio also said it will be Melvin's call totally as to whether manager Ken Macha is back next year, which should work out for Macha.

Remember when Trot Nixon was released after being told there weren't many at bats available for him in AAA, a week before Jason Tyner was signed to start in left? Do you recall waiver claim Joe Koshansky stealing Scott Thorman's roster spot? Know how the Brewers braintrust felt there wasn't room for Joe Bateman in Nashville? All of those moves have resulted in a Doug Melvin-approved Nashville roster.

Doug Melvin decided to call both local sports radio channels on Tuesday. It sounded pretty out of the blue, as neither host had mentioned that he will be on, and they had to cut interviews/callers short to talk to Doug. I felt Homer did a much more interesting interview on ESPN

Doug Melvin decided to call both local sports radio channels on Tuesday. It sounded pretty out of the blue, as neither host had mentioned that he will be on, and they had to cut interviews/callers short to talk to Doug. I felt Homer did a much more interesting interview on ESPN.