Alumni Thread

[Mass Haas]

Yellow highlight represents a just-announced minor league free agent (2010 season's end)

Baltimore:

Corey Patterson, MLB

Dennis Sarfate, AAA

Boston:

Mike Cameron, MLB

Bill Hall, MLB

Scott Schoeneweis, MLB (since released)

Marco Scutaro, MLB

Chad Paronto, AAA

Mark Holliman, High-A

Patrick Ryan, High-A

Chicago White Sox:

Scott Linebrink, MLB

Greg Aquino, AAA

Cleveland:

Michael Brantley, MLB

Matt LaPorta, MLB

Saul Rivera, AAA

Omar Aguilar, AA

Rob Bryson, AA

Detroit:

Max St. Pierre, MLB

Andy Bouchie, AAA

Ruddy Lugo, AAA (since released)

Kansas City:

Jason Kendall, MLB

Scott Podsednik, MLB

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:

Luis Figueroa, AAA

Ryan Houston, AAA

Minnesota:

J.J. Hardy, MLB

New York Yankees:

CC Sabathia, MLB

Chad Moeller, MLB

Steve Garrison, AA

Josh Romanski, High-A

Oakland:

Craig Breslow, MLB

Gabe Gross, MLB

Ben Sheets, MLB

Adam Heether, AAA

San Francisco:

Chuck Lofgren, AAA

Seattle:

Russell Branyan, MLB

Chris Woodward, MLB

Jamey Wright, MLB

Eliezer Alfonzo, AAA

Brad Nelson, AAA

Wes Littleton, AA
Steve Bray, AA

Steve Palazzolo, AA (since released)

Tom Wilhelmsen, Low-A

Tampa Bay:

Grant Balfour, MLB

Randy Choate, MLB

Gabe Kapler, MLB

Joe Dillon, AAA

Joe Bateman, AAA

Brian Shouse, AAA

R.J. Swindle, AAA

Dane De La Rosa, AA

Texas:

Nelson Cruz, MLB

Matt Treanor, MLB

Jesus Colome, AAA

Hernan Iribarren, AAA

Guilder Rodriguez, AA

Toronto:

Lyle Overbay, MLB

Zach Jackson, AAA

Callix Crabbe, AAA

Arizona:

Cole Gillespie, MLB

Carlos Corporan, AAA

Roque Mercedes, AA

Atlanta:

J.C. Boscan, MLB

Josh Anderson, AAA (since released)

Alejandro Machado, AA (since released)

Ryan Barba, High-A (since released)

Chicago Cubs:

Mark Johnson, AAA

Cincinnati:

Francisco Cordero, MLB

Laynce Nix, MLB

Justin Lehr, AAA

Mark James, Low-A (since released)

Colorado:

Jorge De La Rosa, MLB

Florida:

Wes Helms, MLB

Jorge Sosa, MLB

Mike Lamb, AAA

Mike Rivera, MLB

Nic Ungs, AAA

Vinny Rottino, AA

Houston:

Jason Bourgeois, MLB

Nelson Figueroa, MLB

Carlos Lee, MLB

Michael Garciaparra, AAA (since released)

Freddy Parejo, AA

Edwin Walker, High-A

Kristian Bueno, Rookie

Los Angeles Dodgers:

Ronnie Belliard, MLB (since DFA'd)

Jay Gibbons, MLB

Trent Oeltjen, MLB

Jeff Weaver, MLB

J.D. Closser, AAA

Claudio Vargas, AAA

New York Mets:

Henry Blanco, MLB

Frank Catalanotto, MLB (since released)

Elmer Dessens, MLB

R.A. Dickey, MLB

Brian Bruney, AAA

Adam Pettyjohn, AAA

Derrick Ellison, AA

Philadelphia:

Ozzie Chavez, AAA

Chris Duffy, AAA (since released)

Brian Mazone, AAA

Ty Taubenheim, AAA

Pittsburgh:

Dana Eveland, AAA

Kevin Melillo, AAA

Eric Fryer, High-A

San Diego:

Mike Adams, MLB

Tony Gwynn, MLB

Matt Stairs, MLB

Joe Thatcher, MLB

Jody Gerut, AAA (since released)

Will Inman, AAA

Eric Munson, AAA (since released)

Kyle Phillips, AAA

San Francisco:

Darren Ford, MLB

Guillermo Mota, MLB

Matt Kinney, AAA

St. Louis:

Felipe Lopez, MLB

Jeff Suppan, MLB

Washington:

Chris Coste, MLB (injured, yet to play in 2010)

Kevin Mench, MLB

Ron Villone, AAA (since released)

Francisco Plasencia, High-A (since released)

[Mass Haas]

More than usual "graduated" off last year's list --

 

Among those in affiliated ball in 2009, not in 2010 (dropped off last year's thread):

 

Carlo Alvarado

Paul Bako

Kevin Barker

Chris Barnwell

Robinson Cancel

 

Jose Capellan

Stephen Chapman

Jason Childers

Sal Fasano

Chad Fox

 

Jerome Gamble

Keith Ginter

Tony Graffanino

Steve Hammond

Ben Hendrickson

 

Jorge Julio

David Krynzel

Andrew Lefave (former batting champ, Ray King trade with Washington, never came back after missing 2009 to injury)

Steve Moss

Abraham Nunez

 

Tomo Ohka

Luis Pena

Vince Perkins

Ken Ray

Patrick Ryan

 

Gary Sheffield

Brian Shouse

Mel Stocker

Julian Tavarez

Jason Tyner

 

Javier Valentin

Luis Vizcaino

David Weathers

Brian Wolfe

[Mass Haas]

We'd be remiss if we didn't thank one of our posters, mls4, for his pre-season and in-season updates on the major league side of things.

 

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Please feel free to bring to our attention in this thread any incorrect links, errors, or omissions.

 

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Players of particular interest (at least to me http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif):

 

Michael Brantley -- hitting well at AAA for Cleveland, still no power...

 

Hernan Iribarren -- struggling for Texas at AAA

 

Darren Ford -- on the Giants' 40-man, but another tough first-half at AA

 

Omar Aguilar -- Indians' AA -- K's but hits and walks, too

 

Callix Crabbe -- still around, found him struggling at AA for Toronto

 

Rob Bryson -- Check out the 29-to-3 K-to-BB ratio in just 17 innings, now in high-A for Cleveland

[Mass Haas]

Rotoworld / Rotowire:

 

Diamondbacks optioned OF Cole Gillespie to Triple-A Reno.

Gillespie, 25, managed 39 at-bats in 17 games from the time he was called up -- April 24 -- and hit .256 with a .310 on-base percentage. He's likely to be recalled if there's an injury in the Arizona outfield. Gerardo Parra has been recalled from Reno to replace him on the roster. Gillespie went 2-for-13 in his last six games, prompting the D-Backs to make the switch.

 

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Also adjusted in the main post is R.A. Dickey's joining up with the big league Mets and Scott Schoeneweiss' DFA by Boston.

[Mass Haas]

We've indicated in the past that we couldn't possibly keep up with all the independent league comings and goings of Brewer alumni each year (literally dozens still active), but we will note when recently released players have found new work, as has catcher J.R. Hopf with Somerset (N.J.) of the Atlantic League.

 

Hopf is paired behind the plate with former Brewer farmhand Jason Belcher in Somerset. Also on that squad is 32-year-old Elliott Ayala, a long ago Brewer and now veteran indy baller, and former Brewer AAA pitcher Ryan Houston.

[battlekow]

Josh Romanski's professional pitching debut did not go well.

[Mass Haas]

Recently released RHP Nick Tyson was signed by the Shreveport-Bossier (LA) Captains of the independent American Association.

[Mass Haas]

22-year-old reliever Rob Bryson continues to put up silly-good numbers since his promotion to high-A for the Indians. He may end up the jewel of the Sabathia deal for Cleveland.

[TheCrew07]

Wow I hadn't checked in on him yet this year, his K/9 is 14.9! His BB/9... 1.7... I'm pleased he's doing so well.

[Mass Haas]

Many of you may have noticed that LHP Dana Eveland was traded to the Pirates after the Blue Jays designated him for assignment. So the Brewers may see him later this season...

[Mass Haas]

How do you earn Pacific Coast League Player of the Week (June 1st - June 6th)?

 

You go 13-for-19 with five doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

 

So which alumnus was it? Review the initial post, take a guess and then find out.

 

NOTE: Don't post your guess or coment here, let others play along...

[TheCrew07]

haha no way I thought it was him, I was way off.

[trwi7]

I had no idea Mench was playing in AAA.

[Mass Haas]

Josh Romanski's professional pitching debut did not go well.

But his second outing sure did.

Ridiculous. Hey, good for the Yankees. Brewers look silly on this one, let's give away the 2008 4th round pick without ever seeing him pitch in an official game. A lefty, yet.

 

Such a long way off, but if anything ever comes of his career, that release will be one for the ages.

 

[DHonks]

I always wanted to see Romanski get a shot, especially given his willingness to help the organization as a DH. I'm curious if the organization showed him the same loyalty that he showed them

[bamberger]

They've drafted 'em- signed 'em. Tried to rehabilitate them. Then they let a 4th round pick go without seeing the results.

 

They're nuts. I'm losing faith in this group.

 

Sign no more soft-tossers!!! I'd rather have bad pitchers that can throw hard enough to miss a few bats.

[LouisEly]

How do you earn Pacific Coast League Player of the Week (June 1st - June 6th)?

 

You go 13-for-19 with five doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

 

So which alumnus was it? Review the initial post, take a guess and then find out.

 

NOTE: Don't post your guess or coment here, let others play along...

Ironic that a couple of weeks ago after a certain incident I almost posted about finding where this guy was and signing him.

 

If he isn't on that teams 40-man, I still think they should do it.

[Mass Haas]

You'll find old friend and longtime farmhand LHP David Welch with the Sioux City (Iowa) Explorers of the independent American Association, where he just signed.

[battlekow]

Former Brewers farmhand Freddy Parejo hit for the cycle on Tuesday night.

[JohnBriggs12]

As I noted in the transactions forum, Carlos Corporan was named PCL player of the week for the week ending June 6th. All "Mr. 1.000" has done in June is go 13 for 24, with 5 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HR, and 5 RBI.

[Mass Haas]

As I noted in the transactions forum, Carlos Corporan was named PCL player of the week for the week ending June 6th. All "Mr. 1.000" has done in June is go 13 for 24, with 5 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HR, and 5 RBI.

Thanks, JB, I actually played a little game with that info a few posts above this one earlier this week...

[TheCrew07]

Matt LaPorta hit 3 Home Runs today.

[Mass Haas]

If folks didn't click on the LaPorta link, they may have missed the news that he's back in AAA as of this past week.

[Mass Haas]

Mentioning this independent league news because it's quite the feat, but now-veteran pro ball OF Cristian Guerrero homered in five consecutive plate appearances in a Northern League doubleheader Wednesday.

[TheCrew07]

Fans around this site may remember Howard Kellman, the Indianapolis Indians Broadcaster. MiLB recently did a very nice piece about him calling his 5,000th game for the franchise.