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What We Learned: Quiet meetings this year

While a lot of rumors were floating around at this year’s Winter Meetings, very little happened in terms of transactions. We recap the meetings and more in today’s What We Learned.

MLB: Winter Meetings Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, but in what has been a quiet offseason, the Brewers chose to not make any moves right away. Plenty of rumors were flying around during the meetings, though. Domingo Santana received a lot of attention, but the attention may have been more on the Brewers side than other teams. Chris Archer’s name was brought up a few times. Plenty of other rumors were flying around as well, and the Brewers had reportedly made some offers. However, as the meetings drew to a close, nothing had happened yet, so we are about back to where we were before the meetings. Plenty of rumors going around, but no actual moves to talk about yet.

Though it may be tempting to panic as the Brewers stay put, it’s important to remember that there’s still plenty of time to go in the offseason. Though there were some signings and trades during the meetings, the majority of the top free agents are still available, and there are still plenty of trade partners out there. It’s not time to panic on anything just yet. Let’s wait and see how things play out over the next few weeks.


Brewers News and Notes

Domingo Santana Rumors

Milwaukee Brewers Trade Assets: Domingo Santana
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Report: Market for Domingo Santana less robust than expected
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Report: Brewers 'listening' on Domingo Santana, but 'little traction' on possible deals
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB


Winter Meetings Rumors

Report: Milwaukee Brewers among teams “intrigued” by possible Matt Harvey swap
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Report: Milwaukee Brewers among teams exploring Chris Archer trade
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers listed as a potential landing spot for Jed Lowrie
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers reportedly "have some interest" in RHP Jesse Chavez
-JP-, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers talking with Pirates about Gerrit Cole, Josh Harrison
-JP-, BCB

Report: Milwaukee Brewers ‘in mix’ for reliever J.J. Hoover
Jaymes L, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers showing interest in Whit Merrifield of Royals
Jaymes L, BCB

David Stearns says the Milwaukee Brewers are waiting to hear back on multiple offers
Jaymes L, BCB


Other Winter Meetings News

Craig Counsell: Different ways to piece together ‘puzzle’ of 27 outs a focus for Brewers
Jaymes L, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers release 2018 promotional schedule
-JP-, BCB

Milwaukee Brewers Potential Rule 5 Draft Targets
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB

Anthony Swarzak signs with New York Mets, turning down Brewers offer
Jaymes L, BCB


Links from Other Sites

The Twins and Brewers have a chance to dominate the pitching market
Grant Brisbee, SB Nation

Winter Meetings interview with Craig Counsell
Brewers.com

It’s a Bad Time to Sell Santana
Dylan Svoboda, BP Milwaukee

Who Will Catch the Most Games in 2017?
Seth Victor, BP Milwaukee

Brewers ace Nelson not throwing until spring training
Associated Press

Star Wars Night Returns to Miller Park
Caitlin Moyer, Cait Covers the Bases

BREWERS AMONG TOP SPORTS TEAMS SEARCHED ON GOOGLE; Milwaukee Ranked Eighth Among All Teams Queried in 2017
Caitlin Moyer, Cait Covers the Bases