Well, the Brewers did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents. The Crew had five type B players who would have netted them a draft pick if the player had declined and signed else where. Type B players were: RHP David Weathers, RHP Braden Looper, CF Mike Cameron, 2B Felipe Lopez, and C Jason Kendall. Pretty much saw this coming, still thought they would offer to Lopez, but GM Doug Melvin hinted yesterday hinted they wouldn't risk him accepting.
Also, the John Halama deal I've mentioned before has officially been completed. The former big league lefty signed a minor league contract with an invitation to big league camp. If John wins a spot on the 25 man roster he will draw a $450,000 dollar salary, otherwise he'll head to AAA.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Cappy is Back, Halama Signs, Pavano Rumors
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.
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.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Rumors Wrap-Up, Some Catch-Up
What pitchers aren't the Brewers being connected to? A list so far of names that have been heard:
John Lackey-Number one pitcher on the market, Doug Melvin has spoken with his agent, likely out of the Crews' price range
Mark Mulder-Seems likely Mulder will sign an incentive laden deal and attempt a comeback in Milwaukee. One source said Mulder not it Milwaukee would be "an upset".
Doug Davis-Brewers claimed him off waivers from Arizona but could not work out a trade.
Jarrod Washburn-Wisconsin native has said he wants to pitch close to home
Randy Wolf-Vague rumors of interest
Carl Pavano-Just heard this today. Brewers are "very interested".
John Smoltz-"Brewers could be players" I would assume the Brewers are interested in him as a starter, though he has said he was open to the bullpen, and apparently teems are interested in him to close.
Ben Sheets-Former Brewers would be interested in coming back.
Rich Harden-Vague
Todd Wellenmeyer-from SI.com
Personally at this point I see the Brewers signing 3 pitchers. Mark Mulder on a deal, then Washburn, then somebody that is not a big name. I really just don't see this big trade happening. What would we give up and what would we get? Not sure.
Speaking of not a big name, the Brewers are reportedly close to signing former Major Leaguer John Halama. This will be a minor league deal and will provide some AAA depth much like Mike Burns did last season. Halama is a big lefty that spent parts of 9 seasons in the Bigs, last pitching for the Orioles in '06. His best season was probably '99, in which he went 11-10 with a 4.22 ERA in 179ip.
Another note. Brewers signed 16 year old Dominacan prospect Santo Aybar, a short stop. Aybar was rated the 18th best Dominican prospect recently. He must undergo an age verification before the contract becomes final, and will likely start his career at the Brewers' Dominican camp.
Well I guess that's it for now. Sorry it has been so long between posts. Not really too much has been going on, I will try to restart some articles and stay steady with the news. Hopefully some things happen now that it is officially free agent season. Also, the Winter Meetings will be going down in two weeks, and of course I will be providing great coverage. It for now. Brew Up.
John Lackey-Number one pitcher on the market, Doug Melvin has spoken with his agent, likely out of the Crews' price range
Mark Mulder-Seems likely Mulder will sign an incentive laden deal and attempt a comeback in Milwaukee. One source said Mulder not it Milwaukee would be "an upset".
Doug Davis-Brewers claimed him off waivers from Arizona but could not work out a trade.
Jarrod Washburn-Wisconsin native has said he wants to pitch close to home
Randy Wolf-Vague rumors of interest
Carl Pavano-Just heard this today. Brewers are "very interested".
John Smoltz-"Brewers could be players" I would assume the Brewers are interested in him as a starter, though he has said he was open to the bullpen, and apparently teems are interested in him to close.
Ben Sheets-Former Brewers would be interested in coming back.
Rich Harden-Vague
Todd Wellenmeyer-from SI.com
Personally at this point I see the Brewers signing 3 pitchers. Mark Mulder on a deal, then Washburn, then somebody that is not a big name. I really just don't see this big trade happening. What would we give up and what would we get? Not sure.
Speaking of not a big name, the Brewers are reportedly close to signing former Major Leaguer John Halama. This will be a minor league deal and will provide some AAA depth much like Mike Burns did last season. Halama is a big lefty that spent parts of 9 seasons in the Bigs, last pitching for the Orioles in '06. His best season was probably '99, in which he went 11-10 with a 4.22 ERA in 179ip.
Another note. Brewers signed 16 year old Dominacan prospect Santo Aybar, a short stop. Aybar was rated the 18th best Dominican prospect recently. He must undergo an age verification before the contract becomes final, and will likely start his career at the Brewers' Dominican camp.
Well I guess that's it for now. Sorry it has been so long between posts. Not really too much has been going on, I will try to restart some articles and stay steady with the news. Hopefully some things happen now that it is officially free agent season. Also, the Winter Meetings will be going down in two weeks, and of course I will be providing great coverage. It for now. Brew Up.
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