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Fall/Winter League Update for 10/24/2008
In Arizona: Lorenzo Cain went 1-for-4 and David Welch gave up four runs on five hits in 1.2 innings as the Javelinas got shelled by Phoenix, 13-1. Tonight is the AFL All-Star game. The AFL returns to normal action on Saturday, when the Javelinas host the Saguaros. By the way, Tom H. has an...
Fall/Winter League Update for 10/23/2008
In Arizona: Lou Palmisano went 1-for-4 with a double, walked twice and drove in two runs, Alexandre Periard threw a scoreless 1.1 innings, and Brae Wright struck out two in a perfect inning of work as the Javelinas defeated Phoenix 16-5. The Javelinas have now scored 34 runs in their last two...
Wednesday's Frosty Mug
Here are a handful of things to read if you're bored with critiquing playoff commercials. In Arizona: Alexandre Periard was the only Brewer prospect to appear, pitching an inning of scoreless relief with a hit, a walk and a K as the Javelinas fell for the fourth straight day, 5-4 to Phoenix. Box...
Minor League Notes: Winter League Week Two
This was the first week of play for the Arizona Fall League and the second for Hawaii Winter Baseball. Peoria Javelinas (AFL): Omar Aguilar, RRP: 2 G, 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K Jeremy Jeffress, RSP: 1 G, 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K Alex Periard, RSP: 1 G, 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB,...
BCB Interview: 1B/3B Steffan Wilson
Haven't heard much about Steffan Wilson? That's a good sign for the Brewers' system. Not long ago, a guy capable of playing third putting up a .295/.357/.509 line at West Virginia would have received a lot more attention, but thanks to the system producing three huge third base prospects in the...
Friday's Frosty Mug
It's a quick one today, coming off the off day. While the team has been hot and cold with runners in scoring position lately, The Junkball Blues notes that all but three Brewer position players are outperforming their expected RBI's. Weeks, Kendall and Counsell are the three...
BCB Interview: Don Money (Part Two)
Here is the second part of my interview with Huntsville manager Don Money (You can read the first part here). BCB: Up until this year Alcides Escobar has been considered a defense-first shortstop, but this year he seems to have taken a step forward with the bat. What was the turning point for...
BCB Interview: Don Money (Part One)
The last tidbit from my trip to Huntsville is the interview with Stars manager Don Money. I got over an hour of time with Coach Money so this transcript is only a partial transcript. Part Two will be coming shortly. BCB: When did you decide that coaching was something you were interested in? Don...
Trade Ripples Muddy Tortured Prospect Metaphor
When prospects get dealt for rentals, there's usually much hand-wringing about bare cupboards and broken dreams, but from what I'm seeing in the immediate wake of the Sabathia swap, the outcry about losing arguably our best prospect is surprisingly muted. You can count me among the satisfied and...
Friday's Crystal Callix
Did the Brewers have a game yesterday? Hmm, must not have noticed. The biggest news this morning, courtesy of Ken Rosenthal, is that Matt LaPorta is officially on the trading block, and that Alcides Escobar might be packaged with him to acquire C.C. Sabathia. That price sounds a little steep to...
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