Missing Brewers farmhands (updates on Bucci, Richardson)

[Mass Haas]

Here are the Brewer farmhands that do not appear on an Opening Day roster. There's a possibility that a couple of these players will see action in Helena, but for the most part, these are players who are older or have been in the system for some time. Where injury is know, it's listed. Some of these players appeared in spring boxes, others did not. It may be difficult to get full injury / rehab updates from the organization. Hopefully Adam, Tom, and/or Todd can get updates on some of the more prominent prospect names, particularly Nick Bucci and D'Vontrey Richardson.

 

Should any of these players have been released, we'll learn that late this week. Our best to those players should they continue to pursue pro baseball opportunities, affiliated or independent.

 

(Alphabetical)

 

RHP Sean Albury -- rotator cuff surgery

 

OF Kenny Allison -- 22-year-old entering 3rd year in system (Helena?)

 

C Patrick Arlis -- 31-year-old

 

RHP Michael Bowman -- 24-year-old AA mainstay

 

RHP Nick Bucci -- rumored arm injury last week

 

OF Chuckie Caufield -- 28-year-old vet, entering final year (7th) before minor league free agency

 

RHP Mitch Conner -- 22-year-old 36th round pick last year; six games at Brevard (back to Helena?)

 

RHP Tyler Cravy -- 22-yaer-old entering 4th year in system

 

OF/DH Chris Dennis -- 23-year-old slugger entering 6th year in system (time flies)

 

3B Kyle Dhanani -- 24-year-old entering 4th year in system

 

RHP Jameson Dunn -- missed much of last year with shoulder issues

 

INF Gant Elmore -- very classy tweet saying goodbye to baseball this week

 

C Cameron Garfield -- working his way back from left knee troubles, getting close

 

OF Jay Gibbons

 

1B Travis Ishikawa

 

RHP Andre Lamontagne -- need an injury update (right shoulder bursitis, missed all of 2011)

 

RHP Maverick Lasker -- Just 22, entering 5th year in system

 

1B Mike Nemeth -- age 23, with Helena last year (Helena?)

 

C Joey Paciorek -- switch to catcher seemed to go well last year, age 23

 

RHP Rolando Pascual -- finally the end of the line for the one-time bonus baby?

 

C Tony Pechek -- 25-year-old

 

1B Nick Ramirez -- hamate bone wrist surgery, about six weeks away

 

LHP Mike Ramlow

 

OF D'Vontrey Richardson -- what's up with the big upside man?

 

C Mike Roberts -- 24-year-old entering 5th year

 

LHP Manuel Ruiz -- all signs pointed to a prominent placement

 

LHP Mike Strong -- likely Helena for a 2nd year for the 23-year-old

 

OF Max Walla -- finger injury on diving catch attempt this spring, see him in a month or so

 

RHP Stosh Wawrzasek -- Need to find the Canadian moustache

[CheezWizHed]

C Patrick Arlis -- 31-year-old

 

Who else will they use to bounce around the farm system?

[YoungGeezy]

Allison, Cravy, Dennis, Lasker, Paciorek, Richardson, Ruiz, and Stosh all really give my questions.

 

Cravy- Big live arm, ranks up Ks

Dennis- has always been a guy with upside

Lasker-had his struggles but still young and has a great name

Paciorek-was lookin good last season

D'Vo--most overall talented athlete imo in system

Stosh-was a beast last season and is young

Ruiz-guy has a talented arm no doubt, just needs to find zone

wonder if its injuries or what with these guys

[DHonks]

Id love to see Lamontagne appear this year. From awesome closer to great starter...would be great to get him back on track

[bork]

C Patrick Arlis -- 31-year-old

 

Who else will they use to bounce around the farm system?

 

I immediately wondered which team's "DL" he will start on.

[CheezWizHed]

I suppose I was thinking about it incorrectly. This is normal for him.

[hofcs]

Does anyone know where Dane Amedee is?

 

Thanks

[Mass Haas]

Adam McCalvy:

 

Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash provided updates on two Minor League players not assigned to affiliates to begin the 2012 season. Right-handed pitching prospect Nick Bucci has a bout of biceps tendonitis and will remain at Maryvale Baseball Park to get healthy. Outfielder D'Vontrey Richardson, No. 20 on MLB.com's list of the top Brewers prospects, has yet to report to Spring Training.

 

"He is addressing some personal issues at home," said Ash, who could not elaborate.

[craigharmann]

"He is addressing some personal issues at home," said Ash, who could not elaborate.

 

I hope it's nothing serious!

[CheezWizHed]

I'll second that. I just had a Salome flash-back...

[Mass Haas]

MiLB.com indicated today that RHP Andre Lamontagne has been placed on the AA Huntsville "reserve list". Lamontagne missed all of 2011 with what the Brewers termed right shoulder bursitis.

 

So we may not know more for some time there...