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First Sabathia, Now Powell?
thebuckychannel.com - 1/6/2009
First Sabathia, Now Powell?
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How bad can this off-season get for the Milwaukee Brewers? The latest news in the least productive Hot Stove campaign for the Crew is that Jim Powell may be leaving the broadcast booth to take the play-by-play job with the Atlanta Braves . There's no word from Powell yet, but the Braves have ...

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Brewers Enter Major Sponsorship Agreement with Casino
bizofbaseball.com - 1/9/2009
Brewers Enter Major Sponsorship Agreement with Casino
— bizofbaseball.com — The Brewers see a major sponsorship deal arrive during a downturn in the economy by way of a casino. Showing that when sponsorship revenues are in decline, the once unthinkable taboo of gambling’s association with MLB can melt away, the Milwaukee Brewers and Potawatomi Bingo Casino today ... (more) Brewers Enter Major Sponsorship Agreement with Casino

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Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston | MLB.com: News
— mlb.mlb.com — ATLANTA -- John Smoltz's days with the Braves appear to be over. Multiple sources have confirmed that the veteran hurler will officially sign with the Red Sox within the next two days. A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on ... (more) Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston | MLB.com: News

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Brewers 'not in' on Lowe sweepstakes | brewers.com: News
mlb.mlb.com - 1/6/2009
Brewers 'not in' on Lowe sweepstakes | brewers.com: News
— mlb.mlb.com — MILWAUKEE -- The Derek Lowe-to-the-Brewers rumblings can be put to rest. > "We're not in on him," general manager Doug Melvin said of the free-agent right-hander. That did not exactly qualify as a new development, since team officials have said ... (more) Brewers 'not in' on Lowe sweepstakes | ...

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Brew Crew Ball — ... I seem to recall hearing this weeks ago, but the news has gained steam again this week: Jim Powell is under consideration to be the new radio voice of the Braves. Powell can be a little preachy at times, but there are definitely worse guys out there and I'll miss him if he's gone. ...

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