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It took a little while, but the Milwaukee Brewers offseason is finally moving along a bit. Following the Winter Meetings last week, the Brewers have started filling out the open spots on their team with some signings. In addition to the signing of Yovani Gallardo (who got a one-year non-guaranteed deal), the Brewers also added starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to the team. Coming over after a year with the Padres, Chacin got a two-year deal with the Brewers. There’s some caution to be seen in his number, but also some optimism. In addition, his deal is front-loaded, which should help the Brewers next year if they want to make a bigger push.
In addition, the Brewers have several other deals out there for some team depth heading into spring training. Reports suggest that the Brewers are closing in on a deal with Boone Logan, a LHP who sat out last season with an injury. There’s no word yet on whether his deal with be a major league or minor league deal, though it shouldn’t be a restrictive deal either way. Also, there are plenty of minor league deals coming in for the team. Eric Davis, Mike Zagurski, and Radhames Liz are a few of the names that have been added on minor league deals so far. There will be plenty of competition for jobs in spring training, with the Brewers hoping to find those couple of players who will make their team better.
Brewers News and Notes
Links from BCB
Signings
Milwaukee Brewers nearing 2-year deal with Jhoulys Chacin, per reports
Jaymes L, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers officially announce signings of Jhoulys Chacin, Yovani Gallardo
Jaymes L, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers to sign Boone Logan, per report
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers sign Radhames Liz to minor league deal with invite to spring training
Jaymes L, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers sign Mike Zagurski to minor league deal, per report
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers sign Erik Davis to minor league deal with invite to Spring Training
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers re-sign Angel Ventura to minor league contract
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB FanShot
Other Roster Moves
Milwaukee Brewers designate Dylan Baker for assignment
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
Milwaukee Brewers announce several minor league player releases
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB FanShot
Other Links
Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent Targets: Yu Darvish
eddiemathews, BCB
Jonathan Villar available in trade talks, per report
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
What to expect from Yovani Gallardo
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB
What to expect from Jhoulys Chacin
Jaymes L, BCB
Tim Dillard performed at the Univision Awards
Kyle Lesniewski, BCB FanShot
Links from Other Sites
Brewers bolster rotation with Chacin, Gallardo
Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com
Counsell on Arcia: 'He's just getting started'
Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com
Jake Arrieta isn’t a Cy Young contender these days, but he’s still plenty good
Grant Brisbee, SB Nation
The Jhoulys Chacin signing could be a stroke of genius by the Brewers
Devan Fink, Beyond the Box Score
Jhoulys Chacin Will Be a Fun Brewers Project
Jeff Sullivan, FanGraphs
Elite Middle Relievers
Jeff Zimmerman, FanGraphs
Low Rotation Shift
Nicholas Zettel, BP Milwaukee
Understanding Brett Phillips
Noah Nofz, BP Milwaukee
Yovani Gallardo is back and different than ever
Justin Schultz, The First Out At Third
Projecting Jhoulys Chacin
Justin Schultz, The First Out At Third
Brewers Announce 2018 Schedule with Home and Road Times
Caitlin Moyer, Cait Covers the Bases
Andrew Daugherty Named General Manager-Maryvale Baseball Park
Caitlin Moyer, Cait Covers the Bases