What We Learned: Winter Meetings start with some smaller moves

News from BCB

Roster Moves

• Milwaukee Brewers non-tender Travis Shaw, Jimmy Nelson, Junior Guerra, Alex Claudio, Tyler Saladino | Brad Ford
• Milwaukee Brewers agree to one-year deal with Orlando Arcia to avoid arbitration, per report | Brad Ford
• Milwaukee Brewers acquire catcher Omar Narvaez from Seattle for prospect Adam Hill and Comp Round B draft pick | Kyle Lesniewski
• Brewers sign Ben Gamel to a one-year deal with 2021 club option | Brad Ford
• Brewers bring back Keon Broxton on minor league deal | Brad Ford
• Milwaukee Brewers sign Justin Grimm to minor league contract with invitation to Spring Training | Kyle Lesniewski
• Brewers bring back Alex Claudio on one-year deal, claim utility infielder Ronny Rodriguez | Jaymes L

Analysis

• This offseason, David Stearns is taking his greatest risk yet | Jack Stern
• Trade Analysis: Brewers prevent catcher from becoming black hole in lineup, but will need defensive creativity | Jaymes L

Brewers could find value in other teams’ non-tendered players | Jaymes L

• Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Payroll Projection: Update 1 | Kyle Lesniewski
• Brewers prospect Drew Rasmussen knows what he needs to take the next step
• What to expect from Omar Narváez | Brad Ford

Offseason Rumors/Targets

• New York Mets are one of many teams interested in Josh Hader, per report | Kyle Lesniewski
• Lorenzo Cain, Keston Hiura, Josh Hader, and every other Brewers player not named Christian Yelich available for trade | David Gibson
• Report indicates Brewers plan on cutting payroll in 2020, but David Stearns says team will remain competitive | David Gibson
• Milwaukee Brewers free agent targets: Corey Dickerson | David Gibson
• Milwaukee Brewers free agent targets: Rick Porcello | David Gibson

Other News

• Craig Counsell named 2019 Manager of the Year by Baseball America | Brad Ford
• Former Milwaukee Brewers catcher Ted Simmons elected to the Hall of Fame | Brad Ford
• Baseball America releases Milwaukee Brewers top-10 prospect list for 2020 | Kyle Lesniewski
• Report: Jordan Lyles signs with Texas Rangers | Jaymes L
• Jay Jackson will head back to Japan | David Gibson
• Milwaukee Milkmen swing trade for Frontier League All-Star Aaron Hill | Kyle Lesniewski

Around the Web

Crew ready for ‘busy week’ at Winter Meetings
Adam McCalvy, Brewers.com

The Brewers have a lot of needs to fill this offseason. Many moves happen at the Winter Meetings, and all attention will be there as the week progresses.

MLB Winter Meetings Preview: Breaking Down The Brewers’ Roster
Andrew Wagner, Forbes

For another look at the Brewers needs, Forbes takes a look at the Brewers roster status going into the Winter Meetings.

Ted Simmons Turned The Milwaukee Brewers Into Legitimate Contenders
Andrew Wagner, Forbes

Ted Simmons was elected to the Hall of Fame, and while he was more known for his time in St. Louis, he had a lasting impact on baseball in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers Reportedly Land a Very Good Bat at Catcher
Paul Bretl, Dairyland Express

Though the Brewers lost Yasmani Grandal in free agency, they are still adding a good player in Omar Navarez.

Jobs: Milwaukee Brewers are looking for die-hard fans that live and breathe baseball
Fox6Now.com

The Brewers are looking to fill some jobs in advance of the next season. Several opportunities are available at Miller Park for the upcoming season.