Brewers Continue Lack Of Spending In Off-Season Again

Many people are wondering what is going on with the Milwaukee Brewers and free agency. It's really simple nothing is going on at all. Milwaukee has decided not to spend and it leaves many Brewers fans scratching their heads. Being a long-time Brewers fan this has been the norm for as long as I can remember. Management has never been big spenders and that will not change anytime soon.

Fans continue to wonder why they won't spend and the reality is this franchise traditionally has never been big spenders. Their philosophy has always been to build through the draft or trades and that will not change anytime soon. Every now and then they will spend some money, but for the most part, they will not part with big money in free agency.

Over the years I have learned to enjoy Brewers baseball the way it is now and that won't change. Enjoy the players while they play in Milwaukee and do not get upset when they leave or get traded away. It's the system right now the Brewers have always believed in and don't look for it to change.

What can Brewers fans look forward to in 2023? Now as a Brewers fan, this season should be a good one for a few reasons. Milwaukee plans on bringing along some of their top prospects this season. To the Brewer's credit, they have not rushed them and I think fans will enjoy what they see from them. The only thing I wished the Brewers would not have done and that is trade away Kolten Wong, but understood why the deal was made.

2023 should be a growing year for the Brewers and getting mad about the free agency budget does not good as it will never change. Some new young stars will have their first taste of Major League Baseball, so hopefully they will excel and the Brewers once again will make the playoffs. No matter what fans would like to see the Brewers open the checkbook once in awhile. Just looks like it won't be this year.

Is Rowdy Tellez The Answer At First Base?

 Lately, first base has been an issue for the Brewers. Rowdy Tellez is an option that the Brewers are considering this season.

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The Milwaukee Brewers lately have had an issue finding quality first basemen that stay long term. For one reason or another it never seems to work out for them. The Brewers thought Keston Hirua was going to be the answer but he has struggled. One guy the Brewers traded for was Rowdy Tellez from the Toronto Blue Jays. Could Rowdy be the one person the Brewers have needed. Let’s take a closer look at Rowdy Tellez and if he is the guy long term for the Brewers.

Rowdy stands 6–4 and weighs in at 255lbs a big guy and perfect target for throws from the infield. Tellez has very good power with his 11 home runs in 290 at-bats last season. The one thing I like about Tellez is he has been shown to be clutch when needed for the Brewers. He had some huge home runs in the 2021 season. He also is a crowd favorite as well with the fans.

I think Tellez was available to the Brewers as he just hasn’t gotten enough playing time in his career. He needs to start every game and let’s see what he can do. From his stats he seems to be good for 22–30 home runs and 75–90 RBI’s in a full season. If he can do that he will find a home at first base.

The one thing I worry about is his strikeout rate. For me it’s a little high, but he is also a good contact hitter as well. From what I seen last season Rowdy Tellez deserves a shot to be the first basemen everyday.

What Can The Brewers Expect From Jackie Bradley Jr This Season?

  Many people wonder why the Milwaukee Brewers signed Jackie Bradley Jr and I will admit I was one of those people as well. I figured the Brewers were set in the outfield with veterans and young talent, but signing Bradley was interesting, to say the least. Let's look at what Bradley Jr will bring to the Milwaukee Brewers this coming season.

Based on his Major League averages were looking at around 120 hits, 18 home runs, and 70 RBI's for a season. His average of .239 will not wow you by any stretch of the imagination that's for sure. So what does Bradley Jr bring is it's just average numbers by MLB standards? It's simple he brings defense and a lot of it. With the outfielders, the Brewers got he will help cover even more ground in the outfield. Bradley Jr will be able to help you offensively, but he is a gold glove outfielder.

Milwaukee didn't sign Bradley Jr for his offense he was signed for his defense. The Brewers were probably thinking they didn't want what happened to them last year when they lost Lorenzo Cain to Covid. They are covering there bases by having an adequate supply of outfielders this season. Bradley is a great addition and the Brewers should be applauded for getting another great outfielder to add to the mix.

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Milwaukee Brewers Following Same Basic Plan Like Last Season

Last season the Milwaukee Brewers made the playoffs which was something I did not think would happen. If you just look at the hitting stats you might wonder how they won ball games. The offense was horrible and probably one of the worst in the Major Leagues last season. The one thing about the Milwaukee Brewers is they are following the same plan as last season. Spend little sign a lot of guys and invite them to spring training. Now, this a system that we may see from the Brewers for a good amount of time in the future. With limited money available Milwaukee has to cut as many corners as possible.

This season Miller Park has a new name it is now called American Family Field which is a little different but I guess just like anything else we have to embrace change. 

This season should be interesting especially if we get to see 162 games. We will know much better if this approach to building a team will really work. In a shortened season you really do not know what your getting. By signing these guys that are looking for second chances you never know what you will get. Maybe you will hit on a couple. Manager Craig Counsell has done a great job for the Brewers and that should not change this season.

Not to much longer and we will get to see what the Brewers have as a team. I personally am looking forward to this season and see how it plays out. Hopefully, another playoff spot is ahead for us Brewers fans and a deep run in the playoffs. At this time of the year everyone is optimistic and so are Brewers fans.

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Brewers Sweep Twins With A 6-2 Win Sunday

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their stellar play at home as they got a 6-2 win Sunday and a series sweep over the struggling Twins. Milwaukee has used the same formula that has worked for them in the past and that is strong pitching and timely hitting. Chris Narveson who has struggled at times came through with a fine performance. Narveson went 6.2 innings giving up just five hits and two earned runs. Along the way he did strike out seven batters. If the Brewers can get Chris Narveson more consistent the Brewers will be awful tough.

Ryan Braun got a hit to extend his hitting streak to 17 games. Yuniesky Betancourt got three hits to help pace a Milwaukee team that has been hitting the ball well at least in the Twins series. Milwaukee's Prince Fielder also added to his RBI total and now stands at 68. Milwaukee is tough at home, but they still need to improve on the road if they want to be considered a real title contender.

Brewers Crush Twins 11-1

The last few weeks the Milwaukee Brewers have been hot and cold, but it looks like they are on another hot streak. Milwaukee got four home runs and Yovani Gallardo allowed only one run as the Milwaukee Brewers crushed the Minnesota Twins by a 11-1 score. Besides Fielder going deep for his 21st home run Carlos Gomez, Yuniesky Betancourt, and Corey Hart  also went deep as the Brewers won their sixth straight over Minnesota after a 3-7 slide coming into the series. 


Right now when the Milwaukee Brewers are playing this way they are a tough team to deal with. They have good pitching, hitting, and fielding, but there biggest problem is being more consistent. Until that happens they are a club that will have hot and cold streaks. It is a long season, but right now the Brewers look like they may be in it too the end. This is something Brewers fans would love to see. 

Prince Fielder Continues To Stay Hot!

Prince Fielder has been hitting the ball well for the Milwaukee Brewers as this could be the last season he plays for the Brewers. Fielder has super agent Scott Boras representing him, so you know Fielder will get top dollar. The interesting part for Fielder will be what kind of market will there be for him when he becomes a free agent. If he continues to hit the ball the way he has been the market could widen to include other teams as well.

An interesting side note to all of this is the Milwaukee Brewers drafted Scott Boras son in the draft this week. Could that have an impact on the discussions when it comes to a new contract. Only time will tell if that will have any bearing at all. A good move though by the Brewers if it helps I guess. Fielder will command somewhere between 120-150 million dollars, and that is probably too steep for the Brewers.

It will be interesting to see what the Milwaukee Brewers do with Fielder at the end of the season. Will they offer him a good contract or let him walk. If starts to struggle they may trade him, but that seems unlikely as he is playing very well. For the Brewers and their fans it is a wait and see approach with Fielder.

Brewers Bullpen Gives One Away

The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen has been great for most of the season, but last night they let one get away from them. Brewers starter Shaun Marcum deserved a better fate then he got last night. Marcum pitched six innings and gave up no runs and two hits, but threw over 100 pitches. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke decided to go to the bullpen and they could not hold the lead. Marco Estrada came in and it fell apart for the Brewers and they eventually lost 2-1 to the New York Mets.

Prince Fielder went deep for his 15th home run of the season, but the Brewers really did nothing else against former Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano who pitched real well. His only mistake was to Prince Fielder. This is a game the Brewers let get away and it should not have happen, but it did.

he Brewers drafted 3B Trent Boras in the 30th round of the first-year player draft on Tuesday. He is the son of agent Scott Boras, who represents Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder. … One round earlier, the Brewers selected right-hander David Lucroy, the younger brother of Lucroy. Tonight the Brewers will send Randy Wolf to the mound and try to get back on track.

Rickie Weeks Could This Be His Last Year

The Milwaukee Brewers are working on a contract extension with Rickie Weeks, but it has been a slow process so far. Weeks is a vital part of what the Brewers want to get accomplished. Rickie Weeks knows that he has a lot of bargaining power right now. He had a banner season and knows if the Brewers will not give him what he want someone else will. This is just how the baseball market is and the Brewers need to realize this.

Weeks does have some shortcomings as a player though. He has a high strikeout ratio and does have a high amount of errors as well. Even with that said the Milwaukee Brewers still need to add Weeks long-term if they hope of keeping the nucleus of this team together. Weeks is a great lead-off hitter and gets the offense going quickly.It will be interesting to see if the Brewers give him the money or decide to go in a different direction.

Brewers Crush Cubbies 18-1

The Milwaukee Brewers struggled this past weekend against the Houston Astros. In 27 innings the Brewers could only managed 2 runs. Against the Chicago Cubs tonight though it was a different story as the Brewers crushed the Cubbies 18-1. Yovani Gallardo started the game for the Brewers and went six innings allowing just one run and striking out 12 Cubs.

On the offensive side of the game the Brewers pounded out 26 hits against four Cub pitchers. Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, Casey McGehee and Prince Fielder went 16 for 26 with 11 runs scored along with 12 RBI's. The Brewers have a good offensive club and this does not surprise me at all. Gallardo is the only pitcher the Brewers have they can count on these days. It's too bad the Brewers cannot get better outings from other pitchers.

Corey Hart Gets Contract Extension From Brewers

For the longest time the Milwaukee Brewers have been known as an organization, that has not taken care of their players. For once, the Brewers did the right thing and gave Corey Hart a three-year extension. Hart will get 26.5 million over the next three seasons. Hart who was the talk of many trade rumors is having the best year of his career batting .288 with 23 home runs and 72 RBIs. Hart’s 23 home runs is just one shy of his career high of 24, which he should easily pass this season. He was named to the 2010 National League All-Star team on the players' ballot and started the game in place of injured Atlanta Braves rookie Jason Heyward. He also was a member of the 2008 NL All-Star team.


This is a good signing for the Brewers and leaves Prince Fielder one person the Brewers must figure out what to do with. Many people think he will be traded eventually most likely in the off-season. The Brewers are desperate for pitching and he could bring some pitching for the Brewers. His bat in the lineup would be missed, but unless the Brewers fix the pitching problem, they will continue to lose games. At least by signing Corey Hart the organization is showing they will pay their plays and committed to winning baseball games.

Could Corey Hart Be On The Move?

Corey Hart will take part in the Home Run Derby Monday Night, but could he be traded over the break. The Brewers have struggle of late and many people feel Corey Hart, Prince Fielder, and Rickie Weeks could be traded. Today, Hart hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Brewers a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Brewers seem to have no trouble beating the Pittsburgh Pirates it's rest of the league that they struggle with.

Corey Hart wants to stay a Brewer, but the way he is playing right now he might be the first to be traded. San Francisco is one of the teams that have expressed interest in Corey Hart. I hope the Brewers think twice about trading Hart, but you never know. The Brewer fans may have seen Hart for the last time. I guess only time will tell. I do look for Prince Fielder to be traded real soon though as the Brewers will probably not make an effort to sign him.

Brewers Need To Look Into Trading Some Guys

So far this season the pitching has actually been worse this year than last year. I think it is time the Milwaukee Brewers need to consider trading some players. Two players who have been talked about in trade talks is Prince Fielder and Corey Hart. Both players could bring in some pitching talent which is what the Milwaukee Brewers need right now.

The Brewers should see what it would take to get Cliff Lee from the Mariners. I would be willing to give up Fielder and Hart to land Lee if he was willing to sign a long term deal with the Brewers. If not than no way I would give both players away. The bottom line is until the Milwaukee Brewers get better pitching they will continue to struggle to win baseball games. The Giants series was a good indication as the Brewers pitchers were battered around all series giving up 15 runs in one game. Of course the Brewers helped in the process with errors as well. Unless the pitching gets better it will be a long second half of the season.

Brewers Turn Tables On Rockies Avoid Sweep

The Milwaukee Brewers struggled again today before Rickie Weeks and Cory Hart came to the rescue. Weeks and Hart hit two-run doubles in a five-run ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers averted a series sweep by rallying for a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Trevor Hoffman pitched an scoreless eighth inning to get the win. This is a win the Brewers needed as they have been struggling to score runs and stopping other teams.

Rickie Weeks and Cory Hart together drove in five of the six runs for the Brewers. Cory Hart has played very well the past six weeks and has helped carry the Brewers. Milwaukee has to be consistent if they want to win more games. They could have won two of the three games if they would have gotten better pitching against Colorado. Being consistent is they key if you want to win series and Milwaukee is not consistent.

Thank You Brewers Bullpen For Blowing Another Game

It seems like Brewer fans have heard this before maybe because they have. Yovani Gallardo pitched great and left the game with a 4-1 lead after pitching six strong innings striking out nine batters. He probably should have stayed in as he sat from the clubhouse and watch the Brewers bullpen give another game away. The Brewers bullpen gave up 7 runs and the Brewers lost 8-7 to Colorado. Thank you bullpen for another shitty job in relief.

For the Brewers fans it was another heart breaking loss to take as this theme keeps coming back to haunt them. The Brewers managed 15 hits and Cory Hart went 2 for 5 with 3 RBI's and his 18th home run. If he is not chosen for the All-Star game that will be a crime. The Brewers finally scored some runs only to watch the bullpen give it away. Oh well this is Brewer baseball in the year 2010.

Brewers Still Have A Chance This Year?

The Milwaukee Brewers should feel real good about where they stand right now. Milwaukee's pitching staff has been one of the worse in the National League and just stand 8.5 Games out of first place. The Brewers recently took two out of three games from the Angels and actually have been playing a little better. Pitching continues to be a problem, but it is getting better. Ken Macha is doing a much better job as well.

If Milwaukee can just hold on and continue to battle they may just have a chance. Pitching will be the key. They have brought up many new pitchers and it will take time for them to gel with the team. Pitching though will be the key for Milwaukee. Trevor Hoffman is another guy the Brewers need to get back on track as well. Every game will be important from this point on.

Yovani Gallardo Only Brewers Pitcher You Can Trust These Days

It seems every time the Brewers put someone on the mound it is a crap shoot to what will happen. One pitcher though has been very consistent in his pitching performances and that is Yovani Gallardo. Without a doubt he is the Brewers ace and has posted some great stats. Gallardo is 6-2 in 12 starts with one shutout and a 2.64 ERA. he has only allowed 22 earned runs and walked only 37 while striking out 77 players. He has been the model of consistency for the Brewers.

He has also has pitched the most innings of any Brewers pitcher along with only giving up four home runs. The thing that makes Gallardo great is he gives you a chance to win by keeping you in the game. Sometimes the offense does not click right away, but you know when he is on the mound you have a chance. Gallardo is young and will only get better as he gains experience from pitching. Look for him to be a 20 game winner in the future because he is that good.

Brewers Look Bad In 8-0 Loss To Cardinals

You had to know when the Milwaukee Brewers started to play tougher competition this was going to happen. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright threw a complete game and Colby Rasmus drilled a two-run homer to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. Just another night for Brewers fans watching the Brewers stumble through another loss. Brewer fans deserve a lot better.

Milwaukee starter Randy Wolf (4-5) sent the first six batters down in order on 20 pitches before running into trouble in the third. Rasmus drew a leadoff walk and Brendan Ryan followed with a single up the middle. One out later, Rasmus scored on a grounder to third by Felipe Lopez. Wolf gave up five earned runs in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four and walked four.

The Brewers only managed 2 hits in nine innings against the Cardinals and Wainwright. The bad part is that the series could get worse. Let's hope not. The Brewers have now lost five out of their last six and no end in sight to this horrible season.

Milwaukee Brewers 1982 Those Were The Days

Here is a video I found on YouTube about the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers. It is a great little video that someone made. It is about when the Milwaukee Brewers were actually winning games and a team that we could be proud of. They did not have the best players, but they gave it their all no matter what. Enjoy.

Florida Has Enough To Stop Brewers 3-2

It seems the Milwaukee Brewers just never have enough when they need it. Take yesterday's game for example. The Brewers sent Chris Capuano who has been out for two years to the mound and he pitched very well. He allowed just three earned runs which would normally get your team a win, but not the way the Brewers play. The Brewers could only manage one run off  Florida Marlins pitch Josh Johnson who was very sharp. The Brewers were able to get one run off their bullpen as well. To the Brewers credit they did make it interesting in the end, but could not get the hit the needed.


Three Brewers had two hits apiece, but Milwaukee also had 10 strikeouts in the game. Milwaukee also left runners on in scoring position which also hurt them as well. Milwaukee has a weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals and cannot afford to lose this series. They are slowing falling out of the pennant race and need some wins in this series. To the Brewers credit they continue to play hard and never give up.