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Four Brewers Sent Packing
The night before Spring Training four hopefulls were already sent to Minor League camps including pitchers Mark Rogers and Alex Periard, outfielder Jason Bourgeois and catcher Martin Maldonado. All players besides Maldonado were sent down due to rehabilitation of injuries. Ken Macha commented when Bourgeois’ broken pinkie heals he will be called back up to [...]
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Lawrie Moved to Second»
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has reported Brett Lawrie, the Brewers number one selection in the 2008 draft, has been moved from catcher to second base. This may indicate the Brewers are putting their faith in young catching prospect Angel Salome. This might also indicate the team is not convinced of Rickie Weeks’ potential at second.
Six Brewers Make Classic»
Six Brewers have made the World Baseball Classic including left fielder Ryan Braun (USA), pitcher Mark DiFelice and catcher Vinny Rottino (Italy), outfielder Adam Stern and infielder Brett Lawrie (Canada) and pitcher David Welch (Australia), MLB.com reports.
Rotation Named For First Spring Games»
Ken Macha has named the starting rotation for the beginning of Spring Training with Jeff Suppan starting Wednesday against the A’s, reports MLB.com. The following rotation is as follows: Yovani Gallardo, Manny Parra, Braden Looper and Dave Bush. Macha will not release the starting rotation or opening pitcher until March 25th.
Nashville Sounds
Gagne Withdraws From Classic»
According to MLB.com Eric Gagne has officially pulled out of the World Baseball Classic to focus on winning a job on Milwaukee’s roster. Gagne, who was on Canada’s provisional team, would miss at least one week of Spring Training if he decided to play in the Classic.
Huntsville Stars
New Faces In Huntsville»
The Huntsville Stars finished the 2008 season with the third most wins in the Southern League and managed to not make the playoffs. One of the reasons they were kept out of the playoffs was their pitching. They boasted the most complete games, seven, and the least strikeouts, 874. However, their offense was amazing recording [...]
Other Clubs
Green Has Surgery»
Brewers third base prospect Taylor Green underwent wrist surgery that will force him to wear a cast for four weeks. The Brewers are hopeful Green will return to Class A Advanced Brevard County by May 1. Green, 22, was the Brewers Minor League Player of the year in 2007. Green was hit by a pitch [...]
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