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Brewers GM fires back at Braun
Brewers GM fires back at Braun
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin had strong words for left fielder Ryan Braun on Monday, a day after the player called for club officials to acquire pitching help ahead of the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline. The Brewers were off...
Melvin "ticked off" at Braun
Melvin "ticked off" at Braun
jsonline.com — July 6, 2009 I think it s safe to say that Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is... more than a bit upset with leftfielder Ryan Braun. I spoke with Melvin on the telephone a little while ago about the comments made by Braun after the Brewers lost, 8-2, ... (more) Melvin "ticked off" at Braun
Milwaukee Brewers outfield Ryan Braun calls on GM Doug Melvin to make move toward improvement
Milwaukee Brewers outfield Ryan Braun calls on GM Doug Melvin to make move toward improvement
sports.espn.go.com — Ryan Braun hopes general manager Doug Melvin makes a move soon to improve the Brewers.... (more) Milwaukee Brewers outfield Ryan Braun calls on GM Doug ...
Braun's words upset Melvin
Braun's words upset Melvin
jsonline.com — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin says it is "uncharacteristic" of him to publicly criticize a player but... Ryan Braun obviously struck a nerve Sunday. "It was inappropriate for him to say what he said, and I'm not happy about it," Melvin said. (more) Braun's words upset Melvin
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Melvin Strikes Back
Brew Crew BallMelvin Strikes Back Yikes. I'd say Melvin was backtocali if it weren't for their differing views of draft-eligible talent. Edit by TheJay: "I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my ...

Wells, Lee Lead Cubs To 4-2 Win Over Braves
Bleed Cubbie Blue — ... indicates, the best scenario for the Cubs is for the Brewers to win two of three. I'm much more worried about the Cardinals than the Brewers, especially considering Milwaukee's GM publicly called out one of his best players. The Brewers seem to do quite a bit of this; remember last year when ...

Tuesday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball — ... As you may have heard, the saga surrounding Ryan Braun's comments about Brewer pitching took a surprising turn yesterday when Doug Melvin fired back. (Also noted in ...

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