What We Learned: Brewers fans are buzzing about Chris Carter

Brewers News & Notes

• The countdown to Opening Day is at 87 days. In today's post, Derek continues with the Chris Carter tie-in by looking at his 87th home run.
• Carter's signing fills a need that the Brewers have had to deal with since the Adam Lind trade. Travis discussed how Carter will fit in to the Brewers roster.
• What can we expect to see from Chris Carter as a Brewer? Kyle breaks down Chris Carter's stats to give you an idea of what to expect from him in 2016.
• How well do you know which Brewers have recorded a save in the last ten seasons? That's Kyle Lobner's challenge to you in this week's Thursday Thinker.
• With the Carter signing done, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a very early look at the starting lineup for 2016.
• In addition, Haudricourt looks at the top prospects by position in the minors.
• Over on Disciples of Uecker, Nicholas Zettel takes a quick look at Chris Carter (and throws in a bit of Brewers trivia as a bonus).
• The Brewer Nation blog has the full press release from the Carter signing, as well as a commentary on the signing.
• Adam McIntosh of Reviewing the Brew sees Chris Carter as a player with a high ceiling.
• J.P. Breen of BP Milwaukee looks at the positives that come from signing Carter.
• Looking at former Brewers on the Hall of Fame Ballot, Adam McCalvy notes that Trevor Hoffman led the four former Brewers by appearing on 67.3% of ballots. Gary Sheffield appeared on 11.6% of ballots and will remain next year, while Jim Edmonds and Jason Kendall fell under 5% and will not be on the ballot again next year.

Around Baseball

• Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza both confirmed what cap they will wear on their Hall of Fame plaques. Griffey will wear a Mariners cap, and Piazza will wear a Mets cap.
• The Dodgers designated infielder Ronald Torreyes for assignment.
• The Giants signed outfielder Denard Span to a three-year, $31 million contract.
• The Mariners signed RHP Ryan Cook to a minor-league contract.
• The Pirates signed RHP Trey Haley to a major league contract.
• The White Sox claimed outfileder Daniel Fields off of waivers from the Dodgers.