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Opinion: Monday's Frosty Mug

04 Oct 2009 23:11:14 PDT

Written by KLSnow
If Doug Melvin meant what he said about making a serious splash in the pitching market this winter, this might be a trade possibility: The Braves are reportedly looking to deal Derek Lowe, just one season after signing him to a four year, $60 million deal. The Braves would likely have to take...

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Opinion: Tuesday's Frosty Mug

08 Sep 2009 06:27:48 PDT

Written by KLSnow
Cubs: Claimed pitcher Thomas Diamond off waivers from the Rangers. On this day in 1999, three Brewer pitchers appeared in the game (Hideo Nomo, Mike Myers and David Weathers), and each allowed a home run to Steve Finley as the D-Backs beat the Brewers 9-1.

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Opinion: Monday's Frosty Mug

29 Jun 2009 06:10:57 PDT

Written by KLSnow
Ryan Sadowski is the fourth pitcher in 2009 to lead his team to victory over the Brewers in his major league debut. Not everyone was having a hard time making contact, though: in the California League, Lake Elsinore defeated (former Brewer affiliate) High Desert 33-18.

Original story at Brew Crew Ball .

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Opinion: Thursday's Short and Sweet Mug

18 Jun 2009 09:44:38 PDT

Written by Jordan M
More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP 1 day ago: Cleveland Indians pitcher Greg Aquino wipes his head during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Cleveland. The Brewers won 9-8. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Opinion: Monday's Frosty Mug

06 Apr 2009 08:19:52 PDT

Written by KLSnow
So, barring inclement weather, Jason Kendall will start his second season as the Brewers' catcher tomorrow. The second of how many, you ask? Well, Kendall says he'd like to play six seasons in Milwaukee, which would keep him in a Brewer uniform through his fortieth birthday and give him a g...

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WV23 Year In Review: May

23 Dec 2008 21:01:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Wrigleyville)
May 12: Brewers fans declare the Cubs to be "playing over their heads" after they lose four straight series. May 13: The elderly halfheartedly hope for a Cubs World Series before they die. May 15: Cubs sign Jim Edmonds, much to many people's chagrin.

Original story at wrigleyville23 .

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Milwaukee Brewers news and blogs - November 07, 2009

07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Milwaukee Brewers news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: Cards nip Reds in extras -- from Online Athens
• Opinion: VENUE: Busch Stadium -- from CBSSports.com
• Opinion: Pirates Notebook: Duffy bounces back with Brewers -- from Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Opinion: GREG GIESEN: Don't fret over Brewers' young hurlers -- from Journal Times
• Opinion: Baseball’s Selig ‘proud’ of MLB drug plan -- from Sports Features Communications
• 2008 Fantasy Review - Shortstop -- from Sports Network
• Opinion: Morning Extras: Phils Answer a lot of Questions -- by Dan Levy from The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae
• Opinion: Brewers beat Bucs in bottom of 9th -- from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• Opinion: Fielder's two-run blast lifts Brewers past Pirates -- from Pittsburgh Post Gazette
• Opinion: MLB Fantasy Baseball: Thursday News and Notes -- from Bleacher Report

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Opinion: Brewerfan.net Sits Down With Brad Woodall

07 Dec 2008 21:00:00 PST

BF: You came up through the Braves' system, how did the Braves get to you? BF: I sure do, I remember Grady from his days as the Red Sox manager. BF: How did you get to Milwaukee? BF: What stands out from your season with the Brewers? BF: The Brewers let you go the next spring, what happened there?

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Opinion: LeBron James Understands Money, Thinks the Yankees Will Land CC Sabathia

17 Nov 2008 08:34:00 PST

Filed under: Brewers, Yankees, MLB Biz, MLB Fans, MLB GossipIn and around the city of Cleveland, there's a great deal of consternation regarding the fanhood of one LeBron James. He is, as has been noted in the past, a "huge" Yankees "fan". Okay, he's actually definitely a pinstripper, but m...

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Opinion: 2008 Milwaukee Brewers Award Winners

19 Oct 2008 21:00:00 PDT

Three members of the Brewerfan.net staff picked Matt LaPorta, who very well may have taken home this award had he not been traded as the major cog in the Sabathia deal. One took Alcides Escobar, who split the player of the year honors from the Milwaukee Brewers official minor league awards wi...

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Opinion: Monday's (Late) Frosty Mug

28 Sep 2008 17:56:33 PDT

Written by KLSnow
Friday: Brewers 5, Cubs 1 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score Saturday: Cubs 7, Brewers 3 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score Sunday: Brewers 3, Cubs 1 Win Probability Graph BR Box Score After the game, Tom H. got quotes from Doug Melvin, Ben Sheets, Dale Sveum, Dave Bush and Craig Counsell.

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Opinion: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times 2

19 Sep 2008 18:13:31 PDT

Written by Chris(gbfan001@gmail.com)
What a weekend of mixed emotions for Wisconsin sports fans. The Brewers are not dead but they are on life support the Phillies have an incredibly easy final 4 series Atlanta, Florida Atlanta and Washington. Plus the Brewers have to start playing better and I do not know if that is possible

Original story at The Wisconsin Sports Bar .

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Opinion: Brewers' roller-coaster year not over

19 Sep 2008 08:31:29 PDT

Unlike 2007, when Milwaukee started the year with the Majors' best record at 24-10, the Brewers began 2008 by going 20-24. Ryan Braun and Fielder were ... Brewers bounce Yost Chicago Tribune Milwaukee Is Center of Intrigue in NL Races New York Times

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Opinion: Two Badass Starting Rotations

13 Aug 2008 10:41:40 PDT

Written by Jeff Sackmann
Long story short, we're looking at two great starting rotations. It's no surprise that these teams have the two best records in the National League, and are among the top five in baseball. Looking solely at simple peripherals, the Brewers guys may have the edge, and as I mentioned, anothe...

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Opinion: BCB interview: John Curtis

07 Aug 2008 12:26:44 PDT

Written by dixieflatline
John Curtis was a major league pitcher for 15 seasons and has been in the Brewers organization for six years now. He is currently the pitching coach for the Single-A West Virginia Power. Some general information can be found at my THT article here. When he describes a pitcher's stuff as "av...

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Opinion: BCB Interview: RHP Rob Wooten

18 Jul 2008 11:16:22 PDT

Written by battlekow
RW: Well, I heard from all the clubs, but I guess the Yankees, Orioles, Diamondbacks, and Brewers showed the most [interest]. BCB: Who were you a fan of growing up? The Braves? BCB: Speaking of the College World Series, you ran into the Fresno State buzzsaw. How did you take that?

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Opinion: BCB Interview: 3B Taylor Green

16 Jul 2008 11:00:10 PDT

Written by battlekow
BCB: I've heard that the players the Indians have to choose from will change depending on how well Sabathia does for the Brewers and how well the Brewers do the rest of the season. Do you know anything about that? BCB: It seems like Jeremy Jeffress is getting more grounders this year too. Is he d...

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Opinion: We Got Sabathia

07 Jul 2008 12:51:06 PDT

Written by Jeff Sackmann
Melvin: I talked to CC last night, doesn't want days at home, wants to be in dugout tonight. It's very encouraging. He knows a few of our players, Riske, who said there's a guy in Cleveland that may be available. I can only listen because of tampering.

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Opinion: Robothal's Improbability Drive Kicks Into High Gear With Dodger Trade Noise

04 Jul 2008 23:49:57 PDT

Written by Rob(noreply@blogger.com)
Via BTF comes this gem of Robothal genuflecty silliness, a possible trade for C.C. Sabathia: The Brewers aren't the only team pushing hard for Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia. The Dodgers also are heavily in the mix, according to major-league sources.

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Opinion: Diamondbacks 3, Brewers 4 - Fire Melvin

02 Jul 2008 23:33:55 PDT

Written by Jim McLennan
Oh, well: the first three games of this series have gone pretty much the way I expected. Hopefully the fourth will as well, with Webb taking the mound tomorrow. As a thought, I'm wondering if we'll adjust the schedule between now and the All-Star break. If we keep the normal rotation, he'll pit...

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Opinion: BCB Interviews Garrett Sherrill

15 Jun 2008 15:00:02 PDT

Written by battlekow
BCB: You're in Arizona now? GS: Yeah. BCB: Did you go to many [Class A Kannapolis Intimidators] minor league games growing up? BCB: The Brewers love guys with changeups. Have they talked to you about refining that yet? BCB: Is there anything else you want Brewers fans to know?

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Opinion: BCB Interviews Corey Kemp

14 Jun 2008 10:31:22 PDT

Written by battlekow
BCB: Are you in Arizona now? BCB: So, did you know the Brewers were interested in drafting you before they did? CK: The Reds, Cardinals, and Cubs were the most interested. BCB: Oh so you're a Cardinals fan? Well, better than the Cubs, I suppose.

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Opinion: First-rounder Evan Frederickson Interviewed

10 Jun 2008 11:01:12 PDT

Written by battlekow
BCB: Are there any major league pitchers you pattern yourself after? BCB: As long as you're not a Cubs fan! EF: (laughs) I’m a complete Brewers fan now. BCB: Did you see the Sports Illustrated picture of J.J. Hardy and Corey Hart playing ping pong?

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Opinion: Thursday's Frosty Mug

22 May 2008 07:04:56 PDT

Written by KLSnow
Brewers Bar has raised a straw man and beaten the crap out of it, saying that "many people" feel race was a factor in the Brewers decision to sign Ryan Braun to a long term contract before Prince Fielder. Does anyone out there know anyone who thinks that? I don't. I'm listing Scott Boras as the pr...

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Opinion: Omar Minaya 2, Doug Melvin 0, Brewers Fans -7

18 Dec 2007 14:07:41 PST

Written by Jeff
For the record, my projections have Mota pitching 68 innings with an ERA of 4.48, 25 walks and 48 strikeouts. Wise projects with an ERA of 4.56, 61 IP, 20 walks and 42 K's. I would've thought Wise would come out a little better, but that's a projection for Miller Park with the Brewers defense, so...

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Opinion: From the Bleachers: June 2007

02 Jul 2007 21:00:00 PDT

Prince Fielder was voted the NL starting first baseman, while shortstop J.J. Hardy, starting pitcher Ben Sheets and closer Francisco Cordero were also named to the game. Milwaukee's four All-Star representatives are most in the National League and their most since 1983 when shortstop Ro...

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