The Brewers have resigned lefty Chris Capuano, 31. For those of you who remember, Cappy was an 18 game winner back in 2005 and an All-Star in 2006 before a poor 2007 campaign. Spring training '08 lead to a second Tommy John surgery. The Brewers resigned Chris last year on a minor league deal. After some set backs he threw 9 innings in A ball, allowing three runs on 8 hits with 8 strike outs.
Former Big Leaguer John Halama also signed a minor league deal. The team has yet to announce it but his agent has confirmed it to be so. The 37 year old last pitched in the Bigs in 2006, but is currently impressing in the Dominican Leagues. So far in 7 starter he is 4-2 with a 1.64 ERA and has walked only 3 in 44ip. The Dominican League is full of quality players too, his last start came against a team with 8 position players who have had major league experience. I discussed some of Halama's history in a previous post.
Both players recieved invites to Major League Spring Training.
Also, another name coming up in rumors again, Carl Pavano. Pavano's agent confirmed that he has had some "informal" talks with GM Doug Melvin. Pavano had a 5.10 ERA last year in 33 starts, his first healthy season in a while. Carl's agent mentioned that things probably won't heat up for a while, as the market will probably wait for the number one guy, Lackey, to sign before getting going. I kind of see this as a "kicking the tires" kind of thing. There is no way this is an upgrade of any kind over Looper, and Carl has an awful injury history. But, his season wasn't awful and if other free agents fall through I suppose the Brewers have to sign somebody...
Brew Up everyone.
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