Posted on May 15th, 2008 by McFleece
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a record contract extension with outfielder Ryan Braun that will pay the second-year player $45 million over the next eight seasons.
This contract takes the recent deals of Troy Tulowitzki and Evan Longoria (both similar players in terms of experience and proximity to arbitration years) and spits on them. Tulowitzki signed a […]
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Posted on May 11th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com), Eric Gagne finally got his wish, and has been pulled as the team’s closer. After yet another embarassing outing on Saturday, where Gagne gave up 2 runs and recorded the loss, he was practically begging the organization to remove him at the club’s stopper.
The Brewers will go with a […]
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Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
Brewers’ reliever Derek Turnbow has cleared waivers, and accepted an assignment to AAA Nashville. The former all-star has struggled this season, and has opted to report to AAA as opposed to free agency because he’d be walking away from over $3 million. He’ll report to Nashville on Monday.
This season, Turnbow is 0-1 for the Brewers […]
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Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Old Navy King
As per Tom Haudricourt at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin says that the team has no plans to take closer Eric Gagne out of his current role, despite his struggles this season. On Sunday againt the Houston Astros, Gagne managed to blow a league-leading 5th save of this early 2008 season, […]
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Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
As per Adam McCalvy at MLB.com, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The injury will most likely require surgery, and could put an end to his 2008 season. Gallardo suffered the inury on Thursday, in a collision with Cubs outfielder Reed Johnson near first base. He initially appeared […]
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Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (5/2) 11:18am (EST) - As per the AP via Yahoo Sports!, the Brewers have designated Turnbow for assignment. The team has recalled OF Joe Dillon from Triple-A Nashville to take his place on the roster.
May 1, 8:08pm (EST) - According to Tom Haudricourt at the Milwauke Journal Sentinel, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is […]
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Posted on April 28th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to JR Radcliffe at MLB.com, with Milwaukee Brewers ace right-hander Ben Sheets ready to return to the mound this week in Chicago, pitcher Dave Bush became the odd man out in the rotation, and the team optioned him to Triple-A Nashville. Had Sheets been unable to go again due to a tightnes in his […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Bill Chastain at MLB.com, just one day after reporting to the team, first baseman Dan Johnson was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays. Last Friday, the Rays claimed Johnson after the Oakland A’s had placed him on waivers.
It seems Johnson was sent down to make room on the team’s 25-man roster […]
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Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Adam McCalvy at MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers traded left-handed hitting outfielder Gabe Gross to the Tampa Bay Rays for 6′5″ minor-league right-hander Josh Butler. The 23-year old Butler will head to Class A Brevard County.
The Brewers will call-up outfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr. from Triple-A Nashville to replace Gross on the team’s 25-man roster. Gwynn made four starts […]
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Posted on April 18th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Just wanted to get you guys caught up on a couple of injury notes from Friday evening around baseball:
Brewers ace Ben Sheets threw five innings of two-hit, shutout ball Friday night against the Reds, but then he left with soreness in his right triceps. He threw only 60 pitches, striking out 4 batters and walking […]
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tells us that Brewers relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow is unhappy with being relegated to what he calls a ”mop-up” role for the team. He requested that his agent contact club general manager Doug Melvin to see what the teams plans are for the right-hander. Turnbow has appeared in 4 […]
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Old Navy King
The 2008 payrolls were released earlier this month by Major League Baseball, and there were a few surprises. What isn’t much of a surprise is that the New York Yankees were once again #1 on that list, topping $209 million (yet another payroll record).
Of interest though is that both the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets have leap-froged the […]
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Posted on April 15th, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (4/15) 10:13pm (EST) - Adam McCalvy at MLB.com confirms that the Brewers signed Weaver to a minor-league deal. According to sources, the deal could be worth as much as $4-5 million if he makes the rotation and reaches incentives.
Apr 15, 10:22am (EST) - According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers have supposedly […]
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Posted on April 14th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tuesday night in St. Louis might be right-hander Dave Bush’s last start in a Brewers uniform. Bush is currently 0-2 in this early 2008 season, sporting a putrid 8.44 ERA. On top of that, future star Yovani Gallardo is due to return to the big-league club […]
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Posted on April 10th, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
UPDATE: (4/10) 3:30pm (EST) - As per Matt Cerrone, the Mets have officially signed Vargas to a minor league deal. He will report to extended spring training in Port St. Lucie, FL., prior to going to AAA in New Orleans.
April 9th - According to the New York Post, the New York Mets could sign […]
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Posted on April 9th, 2008 by McFleece
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the agent for Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, Ned Balelo, is in Milwaukee for the next three days and will continue talks with Brewers GM Doug Melvin about a contract extension for Braun. Balelo told Haudricourt that Brewers owner Mark Attanasio might even take part in the talks.
Haudricourt also […]
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Posted on March 31st, 2008 by Old Navy King
Getting you caught up on the news buzzing around baseball at this hour:
The Nationals placed Elijah Dukes on the 15-day disabled list, joining Wily Mo Pena in the trainer’s room. Willie Harris should see the bulk of playing time in left field during their absence. Rob Mackowiak could also see some time.
Nationals closer Chad Cordero will […]
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Posted on March 29th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Adam McCalvy at MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers have submitted long-term contract offers to the agents of both of their young, prized slugerrs - Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun. The offer to Bruan, now playing in left field, will apparently buy out his first year of free agency and include an option for another […]
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Posted on March 27th, 2008 by McFleece
The health of perpetually injured aces Rich Harden and Ben Sheets will undoubtedly have a dramatic impact on the MLB trade market this season.
In Rich Harden’s case, if the Oakland right-hander can stay healthy, it will allow the A’s to attempt a major fleece job this summer by shopping him on the market in exchange […]
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Posted on March 26th, 2008 by McFleece
Bart Hubbach of the New York Post writes that the New York Mets could turn to former Brewer Claudio Vargas to fill out their rotation.
Vargas, 29, was somewhat surprisingly released by the Brewers (considering the injury to Capuano) earlier this week in what has to be considered a salary dump and has cleared waivers. The versatile right-hander […]
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Posted on March 25th, 2008 by McFleece
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that “it’s no secret in the Brewers’ clubhouse that first baseman Prince Fielder and leftfielder Ryan Braun have been identified as the first players for management to approach to discuss multi-year contract offers.”
As noted here, Fielder seemed a bit furious at the $670,000 salary he was awarded […]
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Posted on March 24th, 2008 by McFleece
Because March Madness shouldn’t just be for college hoops fans…
MLB Fleece Factor introduces the Sweet Sixteen of Offseason MLB Fleeces!
We’ve set up the brackets, and we’re leaving it up to you to determine the winner of this honor…let’s call it the 2008 Offseason Golden Fleece Award!
Here’s a complete set of brackets for you:
Click Here For Your “2008 Sweet […]
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Posted on March 22nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
ESPN.com’s Buster Olney checks in today with some more of his usual great rumors from around baseball:
The Chicago Cubs have a scout possibly watching the Nationals Felipe Lopez. Lopez seems to have lost the team’s second base competition, and could be trade bait. The Cubs, frustrated in their quest for the Orioles’ Brian Roberts, may turn to Lopez […]
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Posted on March 17th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Monday brought a roller-coaster ride in the stock market, and arm trouble in major-league baseball. Here are some of the top ones to note:
Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan felt soreness in his pitching elbow after throwing for only 1 inning today. Ryan is coming back from Tommy John surgery, but the trainers didn’t seem too […]
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Posted on March 12th, 2008 by McFleece
The Fleece Factor crew continues to work hard to complete in depth previews of all thirty major league teams as the 2008 season quickly approaches. These MLB team outlooks should be finished soon, at which point we will put ourselves on the line and make our own individual predictions. So stay tuned for those!
We have now completed […]
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Posted on March 12th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Tom Haudricourt and Anthony Witrado of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel bring us some good insight on the Brewers. First up, is rookie star in-the-making Yovani Gallardo. According to manager Ned Yost, Gallardo “is right on sechedule” with his rehab from arthroscopic knee surgery earlier in the spring. He is still expected to be ready for major-league […]
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Posted on March 9th, 2008 by Old Navy King
Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal dishes out the latest goods:
The Milwaukee Brewers seem serious about hitting catcher Jason Kendall 9th, after the pitcher. They feel it could help the club score 25-30 more runs this season.
The Dodgers interest in trading for third basemen Joe Crede or Brandon Inge is “all about the budget and whether (owner […]
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Posted on March 8th, 2008 by Old Navy King
The always knowledgeable Buster Olney, of ESPN.com, gives us his insight today. Here is the best of the rumors:
Talent evaluators predict that Maicer Izturis and Erick Aybar will split time at shortstop for the Angels this season.
In light of the Andy LaRoche injury, Olney expects to Dodgers to inquire about Joe Crede or Brandon Inge.
Pitching […]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
Yet another young star is unhappy with his contract being renewed, according to Ken Mandel at MLB.com. Just hours after Brewers slugging 1B Prince Fielder expressed his unhappiness about it, it was Phils lefty pitcher Cole Hamels’ turn to voice his displeasure. After being unable to come to an agreement on a 1-year deal by the […]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2008 by Old Navy King
UPDATE: (3/2) 5:57pm (EST) - Tom Haudricourt checks back in to tell us that Fielder’s salary will actually be $670,000.
Mar 3, 3:31pm (EST) - According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwauke Journal Sentinel, Brewers big-man Prince Fielder is not a happy camper right now. Fielder, along with Ryan Braun and Corey Hart, had his contract renewed […]
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Posted on February 26th, 2008 by McFleece
Baseball America has issued it’s list of the 100 best prospects heading into the 2008 season. I’ve listed the top 25 below, but definitely check out Baseball America’s list in it’s entirety. And don’t forget to also check out MLB Fleece Factor’s very own interview with Baseball America’s Jim Callis.
Without further ado, here are the top 25 according […]
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Posted on February 24th, 2008 by Old Navy King
According to Tom Haudricourt and Anthony Witrado at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers owner, Mark Attanasio, met with the team’s general manager Doug Melvin to discuss multi-year deals with the organization’s young stars.
We had told you here about talks with Ryan Bruan already, but now lets add Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, J.J. Hardy, Corey […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by Old Navy King
As per Anthony Witrado of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers manager Ned Yost has been playing around with different possibilities for his batting order for Opening Day. But one of those possibilities includes batting his catcher, Jason Kendall, in the 9-hole. Wait, you say… this is the National League… the pitcher hits 9th dude. Yes, […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by Mr. Fleece
According to MLB.com, Ryan Braun’s agent and the Milwaukee Brewers have had some brief preliminary talks in regards to a potential long-term contract extension. The previous deal for Rockies’ young shortstop Troy Tulowitzki could have inspired the Brewers to get moving here, and the financial terms could provide some kind of framework for the two sides as […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by McFleece
The Padres current starting outfield of Brian Giles, Jim Edmonds and Scott Hairston (from right to left) is pretty gross…in a bad way. And Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Pads may, in fact, turn to a Gross to provide help - Gabe Gross. This, after deciding the Cubs demands for Matt Murton are too high.
Rosenthal notes that […]
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