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For much of the 1990's, the Milwaukee Brewers had one of the worst farm systems in all of baseball. Things began to turn around with former GM Dean Taylor and continued with the team of current GM Doug Melvin and former director of scouting Jack Zduriencik.
Over the last six years, Baseball America has ranked the Brewers farm system in their top 10 four times, including No. 3 in 2005. ...
2010 MLB Predictions: What I Expect from Carlos Gomez
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLB
Everyone knew J.J. Hardy would be traded from the Brewers after the 2009 season. Most felt his departure would bring the Brewers a starting pitcher to compete for a spot in the rotation in 2010.
No one expected a trade for a center fielder—especially when Mike Cameron said he was willing to sign for less than market value to remain in Milwaukee. GM Doug Melvin decided it was time for the ...
2010 MLB Predictions: What I Expect from Trevor Hoffman
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLB
When the Padres let Trevor Hoffman leave their organization after the 2008 season, many felt it was the end of the line for one of the game's great closers.
The Dodgers showed mild interest in Hoffman, and it made sense for him to sign with a team so close to his home. Add to that the fact he'd be able to pitch against his former team, and it seemed all but ...
The Milwaukee Bucks Can No Longer Be Ignored by the NBA or Its Fans
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in NBA
For the better part of the last decade the Milwaukee Bucks were a joke of an NBA franchise.
Owner Herb Kohl held open a revolving door for general managers and coaches. He also refused to spend any significant amount of money on player transactions.
The only major money spent on a free agent was Bobby Simmons, who turned out to be a bust for the team. Kohl gave franchise money to Michael ...
The Milwaukee Brewers needed to make a pitching splash in free agency over the winter. Once it was apparent that John Lackey wouldn't become a Brewer, GM Doug Melvin signed the next best option, Randy Wolf.
Wolf signed a three-year, $29.75 million deal with the Brewers on December 9.
There were two main thoughts by most after the signing: Wolf is a good pitcher, but the Brewers overpaid to get him.
Both statements ...
Will Success for Matt Cain in 2010 Be His Ticket out of San Francisco?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLB
Matt Cain is a good pitcher. In fact, he's a very good pitcher. If he wasn't teammates with the defending two-time NL Cy Young award winner, Cain would be the ace of the Giants staff, and already be known as one of the top pitchers in the game.
Fortunately for Cain, he doesn't mind playing second fiddle to Lincecum. Now, he just needs his offense to give him proper run support, ...
Just two years ago Corey Hart was an All-Star and the most popular Brewer player behind Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun.
Hart has proven how quickly things can change in baseball.
Entering the 2010 season, Hart is coming off an injury filled season that saw a significant dip in most offensive categories. He's also had his battles in the media, criticizing the fan base several times.
Hart made the All-Star game in 2008 ...
Where Has All the Love Gone for Bucks Rookie Brandon Jennings?
Posted: 18th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in NBA
One month into the NBA season, everyone seemed convinced that Brandon Jennings was the next big thing. He scored a Bucks rookie record 55 points against the Golden State Warriors and became the talk of the league.
Jennings was playing great, leading the way early for talk of Rookie of the Year. While he played great individually, the Bucks were still playing as they had for the previous several seasons, and ...
2010 MLB Predictions: What I Expect From Alcides Escobar
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLB
While Jason Heyward and Stephen Strasburg may be receiving more notoriety entering this season, the Brewers have their own super prospect in Alcides Escobar.
Heyward and Strasburg will get all the national press and be touted as the next big things, but Escobar is the one that could very easily win the NL Rookie of the Year and amaze fans around the league this year.
Escobar has been compared defensively to fellow ...
Yovani Gallardo Poised For a Cy Young Award : A 2010 MLB Breakout Star
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLB
Entering the 2009 season, Brewer fans wondered if Yovani Gallardo really was as good as everyone thought, and if he could fill the shoes of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets.
After missing most of the 2008 season to injury, Gallardo was faced with the task of not only replacing two great pitchers, but trying to be the leader of the staff despite only making 21 career starts.
One year later, all doubts ...