The Crew claimed LH hitting OF/1B Shane Peterson off waivers from the Cubs(who are looking at bigger OF fish in a deal with the Pads), who claimed him from Oakland just 4 days ago.
He took the last spot on the 40 man and likely means the end of the Logan Schafer era in Beertown if he makes the Team out of ST.
I also found it interesting they mention using the ticket for a World Series game at Miller Park or................another stadium in the future.
According to industry sources, Moncada, 19, has held private workouts for the Brewers, Rangers, Giants, Yankees, Red Sox, and Padres in Florida. The Dodgers, Rays, Cubs, and Phillies are also showing strong interest.
Moncada remains the most celebrated young prospect to leave Cuba since Jorge Soler, who signed with the Cubs in 2012. Moncada debuted for Cienfuegos in Cuba’s Serie Nacional at age 17 and hit .277 during parts of two seasons. He made a name for himself by dominating the 16-and-under and 18-and-under leagues in Cuba.
I think this is a pipe dream, and it would affect future international signings all for a kid that can't order a beer after the game.
On Jan. 21 the Brewers signed Dontrell Willis to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training camp. Pitching problems solved.
Doug knows how to sell tickets.
By getting the next Brooks Kieschnick, the Crews bench is all set.
Now on to that salary dump of Gallardo and spend that coin on K-rod or Soriano for the pen.
well, I hate this
Last remaining obstacle to trade sending Papelbon to #Brewers is working out how much $ #Phillies would pay if Papelbon's option vests
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) January 23, 2015
Hate was probably to weak of a word. If Philly is paying his entire salary and Milwaukee is sending back nothing, I will only hate the move. Otherwise... loathe? Despise?
Detest? Abhor?
Hate this move, if it happens.
Breathe taking.
Would rather have Papelbon than Frankie, but not if Melvin gives up too much to get him.
I am okay with this move. I hope he ends up in Milwaukee. Even though he is on the down-side of his career, his presence on the roster would bring a little notoriety. And maybe the Brewers could use a guy with a little bit of vinegar in his blood.
But oh...is Doug Melvin a shrewd guy. He was just on WTMJ and said they really had nothing in the works to acquire anyone at this time.
Old. Expensive. Closer. Haven't we learned out lesson? I'm all for moves to shore up the pen, but with Henderson coming back and Broxton already on the books, unless Philly is paying for it all, I don't like the deal.
Things can always change with next phone call but it's my understanding there was no traction today with #Brewers trade talks for Papelbon.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) January 24, 2015A source has confirmed that #Brewers indeed do have an agreement with LHP Neal Cotts. Don't have the details.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) January 30, 2015To make room on their 40 man for Cotts, the Crew has DFA'd Lucroy.
Interested to hear how the #Brewers plan to use Cotts, a LHP with reverse splits. Kintzler has better track record vs. LH hitters.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) January 30, 2015To make room on their 40 man for Cotts, the Crew has DFA'd Lucroy.
To make room for Cotts on the 40-man roster, infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera was designated for assignment Friday.
Lucroy out 4-6 weeks with partially torn hamstring tendon while ramping up his running routine for ST.
Crew is looking for him to be ready for opening day.
Also, Rickie Weeks signed on with the Mariners, as they are a left-handed heavy line-up.
7 days and no new injuries? What's going on in Zona?
But there remains the possibility that the Brewers could add another arm to the mix for that spot. Rodriguez remains on the market as a free agent despite saving 44 games for the Brewers last season, and the door still doesn't appear to be fully closed on a trade for Papelbon.
Melvin wouldn't comment on the state of possible talks with the Phillies, but acknowledged the lines of communication have remained open with "K-Rod."
"I don’t know if it’s active, but we still have conversations," Melvin said. "Mark deals more with that. (Agent) Scott (Boras) keeps calling Mark."
Gee you almost act surprised by that last quote?! There have been indicators going all the way back to the Suppan signing that Attanasio is as much (if not more) the GM as Melvin.
K-rod back in the fold for 2 years.
2 years, $13 mil, $4 mil deferred, with club option for 2017.