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Cram Session
- Should the Brewers trade for Jonathan Papelbon? Derek put together a hypothetical trade scenario to trade for the reliever.
- Our MVBrewers series continued with Derek's profile Gerardo Parra. The next honorable mention will be up this afternoon.
- The Brewers released a group of minor league players yesterday. Noah has a FanShot with the details.
- The Brewers haven't been afraid to experiment with their defense at times. Tom Singer of MLB.com has some quotes from Doug Melvin, who isn't afraid to try a four-man outfield.
- A new postgame concert series is starting at Miller Park next season. Cait Covers the Bases has the details on the new postgame event.
NL Central Update
- The Cubs are looking for a starting pitcher, but they aren't certain how to proceed. Carrie Muskat of MLB.com looks at the possible approaches for the Cubs.
- The Pirates made another trade, acquiring catcher Francisco Cervelli for reliever Justin Wilson.
- Pushing young pitchers isn't a problem for the Cardinals. Tom Singer of MLB.com looks at the Cardinals approach to building a pitching staff.
- Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors has some notes from the NL Central, including the Reds offseason plans, Cubs bullpen plans, and a Brewers rumor.
- Mike Oz of Big League Stew has some aerial photos of Wrigley Field as it is undergoing renovations this offseason.
Around Baseball
- The Cy Young awards were announced yesterday. Clayton Kershaw was an unanimous choice in the AL, and Corey Kluber surprised the field and won in the AL.