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The most interesting offseason in Milwaukee Brewer history
thesportsbank.net - 3 days ago
The most interesting offseason in Milwaukee Brewer history
— thesportsbank.net — By Jake McCormick Milwaukee Brewer GM Doug Melvin is taking a page from the Batman book of rebuilding. At the end of Batman Begins, Michael Caine asked Christian Bale what the billionaire is going to do in regards to rebuilding Wayne Manor. Bale responds that he’s going to tear down the ... (more) The most interesting offseason in Milwaukee Brewer history

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brewersbeat.mlblogs.com - 2 days ago
Melvin expects Counsell & Co. to hit open market
— brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — Thursday is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents, but Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is not anticipating striking any deals before the market opens in earnest. "No," he said Wednesday. "I don't think... (more) Melvin expects Counsell & Co. to hit open market

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 2 days agofound this
Milwaukee Brewers: What Is The Trade Market For Mat Gamel?
bleacherreport.com - 3 days ago
Milwaukee Brewers: What Is The Trade Market For Mat Gamel?
— bleacherreport.com — When the Brewers traded JJ Hardy for Carlos Gomez, they sealed their fate as to how they will acquire starting pitching this winter. Other than John Lackey, the free agent class for pitchers is rather underwhelming, but Brewers' GM Doug Melvin is determined to find two starters on the market. (more) Milwaukee Brewers: What Is The Trade Market For Mat Gamel?

Comments vote down J-Mo J-Mo posted 3 days agoposted this
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com - 4 days ago
Hot market for Counsell?
— brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — The window for teams to exclusively negotiate with their own free agents doesn't expire until Friday, but according to one observer that's not stopping as many as a dozen clubs from showing interest in veteran Brewers infielder Craig Counsell. ... (more) Hot market for Counsell?

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Milwaukee Brewers: The Likely Fallout from the Carlos Gomez Trade
bleacherreport.com - 13 days ago
Milwaukee Brewers: The Likely Fallout from the Carlos Gomez Trade
— bleacherreport.com — Now that a day has passed, and Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has spoken about it, it's time to figure out what the acquisition of Carlos Gomez means for the Brewers this offseason. Melvin commented at his press conference yesterday that he received no offers for pitching that he felt was worth trading (more) Milwaukee Brewers: The Likely Fallout from the Carlos ...

Comments vote down J-Mo J-Mo posted 13 days agoposted this
Agent says Ben Sheets plans to pitch in 2010
bases.nbcsports.com - 3 days ago
Agent says Ben Sheets plans to pitch in 2010
— bases.nbcsports.com — At the general manager meetings in Chicago earlier this week Doug Melvin was asked about the status of former Brewers starter Ben Sheets and replied that "no one has heard from" him after a lost year following elbow surgery. In... (more) Agent says Ben Sheets plans to pitch in 2010

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allheadlinenews.com - 7 days ago
Despite Rumors, Pitcher Sheets Expects To Make MLB Return
— allheadlinenews.com — November 13, 2009 9:05 p.m. EST Milwaukee, WI (AHN) - Where is Ben Sheets? According to Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin, no one has heard from the former Brewer pitcher. Many observers believed that the right-hand pitcher was not going to make a ... (more) Despite Rumors, Pitcher Sheets Expects To Make MLB Return

Comments vote down Mets Fever found this 7 days agofound this
espn.go.com - 5 days ago
Brewers more flexible, but to what end?
— espn.go.com — Hey, the Brewers just saved $5.5 million! I just talked to Brewers general manager Doug Melvin and he told me the primary reason for declining the $... (more) Brewers more flexible, but to what end?

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Fixing the Draft
baseballmusings.com - 10 days ago
Fixing the Draft
— baseballmusings.com — I have to disagree with Doug Melvin : “The draft has to be fixed,” Brewers GM Doug Melvin said, citing how teams willing to spend the most money signing players wind up with the best players. “… No other sport has a draft manipulated by agents, where decisions are ... (more) Fixing the Draft

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 10 days agoposted this
cakerockstheparty.blogspot.com - 12 days ago
The Obligatory Doug Melvin is doing it wrong post...
— cakerockstheparty.blogspot.com — There will be a post upcoming on another site, where I made mention of several things I expected the Brewers to do and things I thought they should do. One of the things I thought was fated would be the fact that J.J. Hardy will get dealt. And it ... (more) The Obligatory Doug Melvin is doing it wrong post...

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Pitching For The Milwaukee Brewers In 2010: Doug Davis
bleacherreport.com - 13 days ago
Pitching For The Milwaukee Brewers In 2010: Doug Davis
— bleacherreport.com — With JJ Hardy finally dealt, it's time for Brewers GM Doug Melvin to focus on fixing the starting rotation. We've already looked at Erik Bedard and Mark Mulder as possible answers, and now let's take a look at a former Brewer who is willing to come home again: Doug Davis. Davis pitched in ... (more) Pitching For The Milwaukee Brewers In 2010: Doug Davis

Comments vote down J-Mo J-Mo posted 13 days agoposted this
Melvin wants financial flexibility
jsonline.com - 8 days ago
Melvin wants financial flexibility
— jsonline.com — I just talked to Brewers general manager Doug Melvin and he told me the primary reason for declining the $6.5 million option on right-hander Braden Looper was to maintain financial flexibility as he delves into the free agent pitching market. Melvin ... (more) Melvin wants financial flexibility

Comments vote down Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew found this 8 days agofound this
Brewers do not pick up Looper's option
jsonline.com - 8 days ago
Brewers do not pick up Looper's option
— jsonline.com — I was just informed that the Brewers have decided not to pick up the $6.5 million option for 2010 on the contract of right-hander Braden Looper. Instead, the Brewers will pay a buyout of $1 million to Looper. The option was a mutual option, meaning ... (more) Brewers do not pick up Looper's option

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brewersbeat.mlblogs.com - 8 days ago
Melvin heard back from Mulder's rep
— brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — Some quick hits about the Brewers' quest to improve their pitching:- There remains dialogue between Brewers GM Doug Melvin and the agent for Mark Mulder, the former A's and Cardinals left-hander who has been limited to four starts since 2006... (more) Melvin heard back from Mulder's rep

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 8 days agofound this
beck.mlblogs.com - 8 days ago
Telling comment on Jackson from Brewers GM
— beck.mlblogs.com — By now, you can tell it's going to be a crazy stretch of reported interest in the Tigers' trading pieces, and it's just starting. But Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, in confirming contact with the Tigers on Edwin Jackson, had a telling remark to ... (more) Telling comment on Jackson from Brewers GM

Comments vote down The Detroit Tiger Weblog found this 8 days agofound this
Would Edwin Jackson Be a Good Fit For The Milwaukee Brewers?
bleacherreport.com - 7 days ago
Would Edwin Jackson Be a Good Fit For The Milwaukee Brewers?
— bleacherreport.com — Rumors have surfaced in recent days that Milwaukee Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has talked with Tigers' GM Dave Dombrowski over the possibility of acquiring starting pitcher Edwin Jackson. Jackson is being shopped in a cost-cutting move by the Tigers. Jackson is coming off the best statistical season (more) Would Edwin Jackson Be a Good Fit For The Milwaukee Brewers?

Comments vote down J-Mo J-Mo posted 7 days agoposted this
Pitching For The Milwaukee Brewers In 2010: Brad Penny
bleacherreport.com - 12 days ago
Pitching For The Milwaukee Brewers In 2010: Brad Penny
— bleacherreport.com — Remarkably inconsistent. It's a phrase that not only describes Brad Penny, but almost all the pitchers on the free agent market this winter. There are no "sure things" on the market, and any pitcher that Brewers GM Doug Melvin decides to sign will come with a big risk in one way or another for the (more) Pitching For The Milwaukee Brewers In 2010: Brad Penny

Comments vote down J-Mo J-Mo posted 12 days agoposted this
Nothing new with Kendall
jsonline.com - 9 days ago
Nothing new with Kendall
— jsonline.com — Nov. 11, 2009 I just talked to Brewers general manager Doug Melvin about his meeting Tuesday night with Arn Tellem, the agent for catcher Jason Kendall. Melvin explained to Tellem that he doesn't want to spend $5 million on a starting catcher, as he ... (more) Nothing new with Kendall

Comments vote down Nova Fantasy Sports Headline Newsfeed found this 9 days agofound this
Kendall may not return to Brewers
mlb.mlb.com - 10 days ago
Kendall may not return to Brewers
— mlb.mlb.com — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin made more comments on Tuesday hinting that Jason Kendall won't be back with the Brewers in 2010. (more) Kendall may not return to Brewers

Comments vote down Circling The Bases found this 10 days agofound this
hotstove.mlblogs.com - 6 days ago
Telling comment from Melvin on Jackson
— hotstove.mlblogs.com — By now, you can tell it's going to be a crazy stretch of reported interest in the Tigers' trading pieces. But Brewers general manager Doug Melvin, in confirming contact with the Tigers on Edwin Jackson, had a telling remark to... (more) Telling comment from Melvin on Jackson

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