Brew Crew Ball Nov 26, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers Tender or Non-Tender Decisions: Ben Gamel
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ The Brewers’ primary backup outfielder was pushed into everyday duty early in the year and struggled in the role Teams have until December 2nd to decide whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. The Brewers have a slew of players up for raises this winter, but the uncertain financial situation for teams across the league could lead to some surprising non-tenders. Who will the Brewers keep among their arbitration-eligibles, and who will they let go? We take a look at each player’s case. Ben Gamel 2020 Salary: $1.4...
Reviewing the Brew Nov 26, 2020
5 Things Brewers Fans Have To Be Thankful For In 2020
On this Thanksgiving, there are several things for all of us Brewers fans to be thankful for. Since everything started shutting down back in mid-March, it may not seem like there’s been a lot of positive things this year to be thankful for. In terms of the Brewers, a lot of things didn’t go right, […] 5 Things Brewers Fans Have To Be Thankful For In 2020 - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 25, 2020
Brewers: Could the Crew Reunite With RHP Junior Guerra?
The former Milwaukee Brewers reliever had been designated for assignment after one year with the Arizona Diamondbacks. At first glance, it may seem like the Brewers don’t need to focus much, if any, energy toward the team’s bullpen this offseason. After all, it was arguably the team’s top performing unit during the shortened 2020 season. […] Brewers: Could the Crew Reunite With RHP Junior Guerra? - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 25, 2020
Brewers: 5 Budget Free Agent Targets To Consider
Name a better duo than the Milwaukee Brewers and budget free agent signings in the offseason. I bet you can’t. Will the Brewers make any big moves this offseason? Will they trade Josh Hader? Will Brewers fans be happy with the decisions they make? Of course not. But, Milwaukee is always good at finding solid […] Brewers: 5 Budget Free Agent Targets To Consider - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 24, 2020
Brewers: Kim Ha-Seong To Be Posted, Could Fix Crew’s Infield Problem
KBO star Kim Ha-Seong is being posted this winter, and he could be of interest to the Milwaukee Brewers. When you have a productive well, why not keep going back to it? The Brewers have signed Eric Thames from the KBO, then they signed Josh Lindblom from the KBO. Now, Kiwoom Heroes star infielder Kim […] Brewers: Kim Ha-Seong To Be Posted, Could Fix Crew’s Infield Problem - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball Nov 24, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent Targets: Carlos Santana
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports He always gets on base, but will he slug in 2021? The folks over at MLB Trade Rumors have introduced the idea of at least one free agent going to Milwaukee. Tim Dierkes and Mark Polishuk both have mentioned the possibility of Carlos Santana being a good fit in Brewers’ blue and gold. The switch-hitting first baseman has been a quality major league player for a decade, playing most of his career in Cleveland. In 2019, Santana was an All-Star and posted a career best 4.4 fWAR. In his All-Star season, he blasted 34 home runs while slashing...
Brew Crew Ball Nov 24, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers Tender or Non-Tender Decisions: Alex Claudio
Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/ Is the lefty specialist going to get non-tendered for a second straight winter? Teams have until December 2nd to decide whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. The Brewers have a slew of players up for raises this winter, but the uncertain financial situation for teams across the league could lead to some surprising non-tenders. Who will the Brewers keep among their arbitration-eligibles, and who will they let go? We take a look at each player’s case. Alex Claudio 2020 Salary: $1.75 million ($656,250 when...
Reviewing the Brew Nov 23, 2020
Brewers: Don’t Get Your Hopes Up For A Blake Snell Trade
The Tampa Bay Rays have made it known that they are open to trading ace starter Blake Snell this offseason. At 27 years old and a former Cy Young Award Winner, it is easy to see why Snell is an intriguing option for many teams. Fans most recently remember Blake Snell from Game Six of […] Brewers: Don’t Get Your Hopes Up For A Blake Snell Trade - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 23, 2020
Brewers: Stearns Should Check In On Recently DFA’d 1B Renato Nunez
The Brewers still need to shop the corner infield market this offseason. Luckily, one with multiple years of control remaining just became available. Young, controllable talent. For as long as David Stearns has been in charge of assembling the Milwaukee Brewers roster, that is a quality he has valued in his players above almost anything […] Brewers: Stearns Should Check In On Recently DFA’d 1B Renato Nunez - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 23, 2020
Brewers Should Not Trade Away Competitive Balance Draft Pick This Year
The Milwaukee Brewers have had a history of trading away their Competitive Balance draft pick. History better not repeat itself this year. Please don’t do it, David Stearns! Last year, the Brewers traded away their Competitive Balance Round B draft pick, along with Adam Hill, to the Mariners for Omar Narvaez. The year before, the […] Brewers Should Not Trade Away Competitive Balance Draft Pick This Year - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brew Crew Ball Nov 23, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers Tender or Non-Tender Decisions: Orlando Arcia
Photo by Harry How/ The young shortstop improved at the plate this year, but is continuing to slip defensively Teams have until December 2nd to decide whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. The Brewers have a slew of players up for raises this winter, but the uncertain financial situation for teams across the league could lead to some surprising non-tenders. Who will the Brewers keep among their arbitration-eligibles, and who will they let go? We take a look at each player’s case. Orlando Arcia 2020 Salary: $2.2 million ($825,000 when...
Brew Crew Ball Nov 23, 2020
Milwaukee Brewers Free Agent Targets: DJ LeMahieu
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports He’s much better positioned to get a big deal in free agency this time around. The last time DJ LeMahieu was a free agent, there was an open question surrounding just how to evaluate his career to that point. LeMahieu came up with the Rockies, won a battling title in 2016, and hit .299/.352/.408 across parts of seven seasons with Colorado — impressive numbers on the surface. But when taking into consideration the Coors Field effect, DJ was seen as a below-average hitter overall by OPS+ and wRC+. But LeMahieu had already started...
Reviewing the Brew Nov 22, 2020
Brewers: How Might Theo Epstein Leaving the Cubs Affect the Crew?
With the Cubs changing up their president of baseball operations, will there be any ripple effect for the Brewers and their NL Central companions? The 2020-2021 offseason has been relatively quiet for the Brewers so far. Outside of some recent Rule 5 driven additions to the 40-man roster and some 2021 contract option decisions that […] Brewers: How Might Theo Epstein Leaving the Cubs Affect the Crew? - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 22, 2020
Brewers: Hunter Renfroe Is A Far From Perfect Free Agent Option
The Brewers will need some help filling out their roster and a new free agent option just popped up. After the Tampa Bay Rays designated Hunter Renfroe for assignment, making him a free agent, many were already trying to connect the dots to bring him to the Milwaukee Brewers. In some ways, Renfroe would make […] Brewers: Hunter Renfroe Is A Far From Perfect Free Agent Option - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Reviewing the Brew Nov 22, 2020
Brewers: 3 Free Agents Who Could Thrive at American Family Field
After one of the worst offensive seasons in Brewers history, these three players could be perfect fits at American Family Field to help turn things around. After last season’s subpar offensive output, Brewers fans are expecting the front office to be active on the market for free agents this offseason, looking for inexpensive but impactful […] Brewers: 3 Free Agents Who Could Thrive at American Family Field - Reviewing the Brew - Reviewing the Brew - A Milwaukee Brewers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
