The LaTroy Hawkins deal has been finalized and there will be a press conference later today. If I haven't already said it here are the contract details. A $500k signing bonus, with $3 million in '10 and $4 in '11, with up to $275k in incentives (likely on appearances).
Also, just wanted to note that the Brewers again added some pitching depth to the rather full AAA rotation of Halama, Burns, and Narveson. They signed former Rangers lefty A.J. Murray to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Big League camp. A.J. last pitched in the Majors in '08, and in two partial seasons put a a 4.29 ERA in 35.2 innings. Last year in AAA he put up a 2.87 in 59.2 innings out of the bullpen. From what I understood he will be looked at as a starter. And hey, he's a switch hitter...
I hadn't realised this but apparently David Riske should be ready to pitch at the start of the season. For those of you who don't remember (or trying to make yourself forget) the Crew gave David a 3 year deal for something around 12 million two years back. After one crummy season Riske had Tommy John Surgery. So perhaps that last bullpen spot is for him. However, seeing as he is coming off an injury if he does not look good out of Spring Training I believe that Brewers could put him on the DL in order to get more work in. This could happen especially if Lofgren/Narveson are throwing the ball well.
Just a quick touch. Don't think I've said it yet but we know Mark DeFelice was non-tendered following his season ending surgery. The Brewers have signed him to a minor league deal in order to oversee his rehab. This is the route they took with Chris Capuano, as if DeFelice is able to pitch again the Brewers would like to have him. No point in taking up that roster space.
I think that that is about it. Vargas is taking his physical Friday and then that should be done. Bullpen has pretty much taken shape. One more starter and we should be good to go. Brew Up.
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