Reviewing the Brew 12 hours ago
Brewers Should Check In On Newly Available 3B Maikel Franco
The 27-year-old third base target for the Brewers was non-tendered at yesterday’s deadline after just one season with the Kansas City Royals. Wednesday’s MLB non-tender deadline didn’t just mean certain Brewers players being retained or let go (or being traded at the last second, in one case). It also meant a new crop of players […] Brewers Should Check In On Newly Available 3B Maikel Franco - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew 12 hours ago
Brewers: Three Free Agent Outfielders that Make Sense for Milwaukee
After Wednesday’s non-tender deadline, the free agent market saw an influx of outfield talent. These players appear to make sense for the Brewers and could fill a roster spot come Opening Day 2021. There was a flurry of roster moves Wednesday night, as the Brewers, among other teams, made the final decision on which arbitration […] Brewers: Three Free Agent Outfielders that Make Sense for Milwaukee - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball 14 hours ago
Milwaukee Brewers sign infielder Zach Green to minor league contract
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ The 3B/1B gets an invite to big league camp. The stove is lit in Milwaukee. The Brewers, now led by President of Baseball Operations David Stearns and newly-minted GM Matt Arnold, have now made two free agent signings in the last three days. On December 1st it was the deal for catcher Luke Maile — which is still pending a physical — and earlier today, the club announced the signing of Zach Green to a minor league pact that will include an invitation to big league Spring Training. 3B Zach Green has been signed to a Minor League contract...
Reviewing the Brew 16 hours ago
Brewers: Wrapping Up The 2020 Non-Tender Deadline
The 2020 Non-Tender Deadline has come and gone. Let’s wrap up what the Brewers did at the deadline. In the wake of the non-tender deadline, a lot of Brewers fans may be feeling confused and still aren’t really sure what’s going on and what happened. Let’s break down and wrap up all the decisions made […] Brewers: Wrapping Up The 2020 Non-Tender Deadline - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew 20 hours ago
Brewers: Former Giants 3B Zach Green Signs Minor League Deal
The Milwaukee Brewers remain busy on the transaction front, announcing the minor league signing of Zach Green. This isn’t going to be the Brewers’ whole plan at third base for 2021. The Brewers biggest needs this offseason are at the corner infield spots, and they will have to make additions to the organization to fill […] Brewers: Former Giants 3B Zach Green Signs Minor League Deal - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball 21 hours ago
Milwaukee Brewers 2021 Payroll Projection: Update 1
Photo by Quinn Harris/ Some more “flexibility” after the non-tender deadline. After two straight postseason appearances in 2018 and 2019, the Milwaukee Brewers slashed payroll last winter, with owner Mark Attanasio saying that the team had operated “in the red” after the end-of-season payroll had risen past $120 million in 2019. David Stearns and company executed a major roster retooling while cutting salaries down under $100 mil as Spring Training began last February, then the coronavirus pandemic hit. We ended up getting a shortened, 60-game campaign in 2020...
Reviewing the Brew Dec 2, 2020
Brewers: Manny Pina Signed to Contract for 2021 Season
Manny “Pineapple” Pina is returning to the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2021 season. He and the Brewers agreed to a contract at $1.6MM. 33-year-old catcher and fan/clubhouse favorite Manny Pina will return to a crowded catching roster, the club announced on Wednesday. The Brewers technically have five serviceable catchers now on their roster with a […] Brewers: Manny Pina Signed to Contract for 2021 Season - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Dec 2, 2020
Brewers: Analysis, Reaction To The Corey Knebel-Dodgers Trade
In an absolute stunner, the Brewers have traded Corey Knebel to the Dodgers. Who saw that coming? The non-tender deadline this year everyone knew was going to lead to a record number of free agents becoming available, but no one predicted this. The Brewers ended up trading their All-Star reliever Corey Knebel to the Los […] Brewers: Analysis, Reaction To The Corey Knebel-Dodgers Trade - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball Dec 2, 2020
Brewers bring back Josh Hader and Brandon Woodruff; non-tender Alex Claudio, Ben Gamel, and Jace Peterson
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Being decent will not get you a contract in the current environment The Milwaukee Brewers have non-tendered Alex Claudio, Ben Gamel, and Jace Peterson. Projections had Claudio making in the neighborhood of $2M, while Gamel was predicted to make around $1.7M. Jace Peterson was projected to make between $700,000 and $900,000. The #Brewers have non-tendered OF Ben Gamel, INF/OF Jace Peterson and LHP Alex Claudio. pic.twitter.com/yxnyxSUbh9— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) December 3, 2020 Alex Claudio came to the Brewers via a trade with the...
Brew Crew Ball Dec 2, 2020
Brewers trade Corey Knebel to Dodgers for PTBNL or cash considerations
David Berding-USA TODAY Sports Initial reports of Knebel’s non-tender were inaccurate It looks like all those reports about Corey Knebel being non-tendered were hogwash. Stearns said Knebel was traded prior to deadline. Said reports of him not being tendered were inaccurate.— Tom (@Haudricourt) December 3, 2020 That’s right, Milwaukee traded Corey Knebel to the World Champion, Los Angeles Dodgers. Coming back to Milwaukee is a PTBNL or cash considerations. Brewers traded Corey Knebel to the Dodgers for player to be named or cash, Brewers announced.— Will...
Reviewing the Brew Dec 2, 2020
Brewers: Former All-Star RHP Corey Knebel Traded To Dodgers
After playing the last five seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, including one all star season in 2017, Corey Knebel was going to be non-tendered and then was traded. After a few solid seasons with the Brewers in 2015 and 2016, Corey Knebel emerged as the Brewers closer in the 2017 season. His performance earned him an […] Brewers: Former All-Star RHP Corey Knebel Traded To Dodgers - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball Dec 2, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers re-sign Manny Pina to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports “Pineapple” comes back to Milwaukee. Over the past 24 hours the Brewers have inked three catchers. They signed Luke Maile yesterday. Earlier today they tendered Omar Narvaez a contract. Finally it was announced that the Brewers signed the “Pineapple,” Manny Pina. Pina and the Brewers avoided arbitration as the two sides agreed to a 1-year, $1.65M contract. Manny Pina and Brewers agree at $1.65M— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 3, 2020 Pina was having a very nice season for Milwaukee in 2020 until he tore a meniscus in...
Brew Crew Ball Dec 2, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers non-tender Corey Knebel
Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports The once dominant reliever is now a free agent The Milwaukee Brewers decided to not tender Corey Knebel a contract for 2021. Whether the two sides were unable to come to an agreement or the Brewers’ front office felt it was time to move on is an open question. Nevertheless, Knebel will be a free agent. Corey Knebel was nontendered by Brewers— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 3, 2020 Knebel was once one of the most dominant relievers in the sport, but going under the knife for Tommy John surgery cost him the 2019 season. In his...
Brew Crew Ball Dec 2, 2020
Daniel Vogelbach and the Milwaukee Brewers avoid arbitration and agree to a one-year contract
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Can he approach what he did in September for the Brewers in 2021? The Milwaukee Brewers have come to an agreement with 1B/DH Daniel Vogelbach, signing him for one year and $1.4 mil to avoid arbitration. Daniel Vogelbach and the #Brewers settle at $1.4 million.— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 3, 2020 After designating Justin Smoak for assignment in early September, the Brewers claimed Vogelbach off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, who had claimed him off waivers from Seattle a couple of weeks previous. Not to be deterred,...
Reviewing the Brew Dec 2, 2020
Brewers: Daniel Vogelbach Agrees to Deal Ahead of Deadline
The Milwaukee Brewers bring back one of their top offensive performers down the stretch during the shortened 2020 season. Rumors were that there would be plenty of deals being agreed upon across the league prior to MLB’s non-tender deadline. That has started off certainly being the case for the Brewers on Wednesday evening. First, it […] Brewers: Daniel Vogelbach Agrees to Deal Ahead of Deadline - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
