Arizona Fall League / Winter League Thread -- Full Brewers Details for Each Game

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Surprise continues to roll, the class of the Fall League. Twenty hits and eight walks in a 14-5 win (box).

 

RHP Kevin Shackelford finished up, and has allowed only one run over 6.2 innings in his most recent six appearances.

 

Peoria Bottom of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Kevin Shackelford replaces Jason Gurka.

Stefen Romero flies out to left fielder Jason Rogers.

Delino DeShields grounds out, third baseman Ryan Rua to first baseman Travis Shaw.

Orlando Calixte strikes out swinging.

 

Mitch Haniger split time in RF and CF (one throwing error), and was 3-for-6 with a double and two runs scored (.916 OPS, 10th in the league). LF Jason Rogers was on base four times -- two singles, two walks (two K's) - 1.054 OPS, 5th in the league.

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Going back to his last at-bat Tuesday, Juan Francisco reached base ten consecutive times, 11 times out of 12. Linked page on his name will include Thursday's stats when updated mid-day Friday. While this stretch is ridiculously hot, Francisco has been fantastic in 17 games thus far.

 

Would love to hear what Francisco's Dominican Winter League Manager, the Brewers' Mike Guerrero, is reporting to the brass right now. Can we hope the changes in Francisco's elimination of leg lift and his overall approach have allowed him to turn a real corner?

 

We can't completely write off Francisco's efforts here. Otherwise we should have ignored Jean Segura's DWL batting title last winter.

 

Juan Francisco singles on a sharp ground ball to first baseman Dan Black.

Juan Francisco walks.

Juan Francisco singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jim Adduci.

Juan Francisco doubles (7) on a fly ball to left fielder Eugenio Velez.

Juan Francisco hit by pitch. Yamaico Navarro to 2nd.

Juan Francisco walks.

Winston Abreu intentionally walks Juan Francisco.

Juan Francisco singles on a ground ball to right fielder Moises Sierra.

Juan Francisco doubles (8) on a fly ball to center fielder Leury Garcia. Jurickson Profar scores. Yamaico Navarro scores.

Juan Francisco doubles (9) on a fly ball to center fielder Leury Garcia. Tuffy Gosewisch scores. Dee Gordon scores.

Juan Francisco flies out to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Pedro Viola intentionally walks Juan Francisco.

 

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In Thursday's Dominican box score, Francisco's teammate Sean Halton was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Halton has been among league hitting leaders as well, just currently being overshadowed by Francisco's dominance.

 

Brewers 2014 big league camp invite C/1B/3B Robinzon Diaz was 0-for-5 in the game with two K's, falling to .211.

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Venezuelan Box Score

 

RHP Arcenio Leon with a good inning --

 

Caracas Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Roy Merritt.

Danny Dorn grounds out, first baseman Ernesto Mejia to pitcher Arcenio Leon.

Ramon Cabrera strikes out swinging.

J. D. Martinez singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Jose Flores.

Jesus Sucre strikes out swinging.

 

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Venezuelan Box Score

 

1B Hunter Morris, batting 6th, was 0-for-3 with two K's, now 0-for-7 after two games. Morris was lifted for a pinch-hitter with the game tied in the 8th, men on 1st and 2nd, two out. A LHP was brought in, PH was a RH bat. It worked out for Morris' team.

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Mark Rogers attempts comeback in Caribbean

The former Mt. Ararat standout and Milwaukee Brewer thinks there’s still life in his arm

By Paul Betit, Portland (ME) Press-Herald

 

Mark Rogers of Orrs Island is in Venezuela trying to get a new lease on his baseball life.

 

Rogers, a right-handed pitcher who became a minor league free agent in September when he was removed from the Milwaukee Brewers’ 40-man roster, reported last week to the Bravos de Margarita in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.

 

“A lot of teams were interested in Mark, and this was the best situation for him,” said Ivan Hand, an attorney based in Alabama who represents Rogers.

 

According to Hand, Rogers could make his first start in the winter league next week for the Bravos. “He will throw a couple of bullpens and then he’ll start,” he said.

 

Rogers, 27, was the fifth overall pick in the 2004 draft out of Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. In 2012, he went 3-1 with a 3.92 earned run average in seven starts during a two-month stint in the majors with the Brewers.

 

In this past season, Rogers was expected to compete for a spot in Milwaukee’s starting rotation, but suffered from diminished velocity in spring training that the Brewers attributed to “shoulder instability.” He never made it past Double-A. In his final start for the advanced Class A Brevard County Manatees in the Florida State League on Aug. 29, Rogers’ fastball touched 93 miles per hour.

 

Rogers’ career has been plagued with shoulder and hand surgeries.

 

Following Rogers' release at the end of the minor league season, Milwaukee assistant general manager Gord Ash did not rule out re-signing him to a minor-league contract.

 

“(We) told him to finish his season in Brevard, go home after that and we’ll be in touch,” Ash said.

 

Hand said a number of major league teams have expressed an interest in Rogers.

 

“We’re in the process of fielding free-agent offers,” he said. “There’s a lot of interest in him based on (his) 2012 (performance) with the Brewers. He’s healthy now and ready to show what he can do.”

 

The Bravos play on Isla de Margarita Island, located about 100 miles east of Caracas in the Caribbean.

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Via Adam McCalvy --

 

Gord Ash said that No. 2 prospect Taylor Jungmann was back on track in the Arizona Fall League after missing time with a groin issue. Jungmann surrendered four earned runs on five hits in 2 1/3 innings for the Surprise Saguaros on Wednesday, his first appearance in nearly a month, and is scheduled to make one final appearance on Tuesday.

 

"He was a little rusty [in his return to action]," Ash said, "but was otherwise OK."

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Quiet day on the Arizona Fall League front, as Surprise (now 16-9) fell, 6-1 (box score).

 

Mitch Haniger, batting cleanup and in LF, was the lone Brewer to play, and went 0-for-4.

 

It does seem like Surprise takes its rare losses more often when fewer Brewers are in the lineup.

 

It'll be a rematch vs. Mesa Saturday afternoon, this time in Surprise at 1:35 Central (you'll be able to see that box score here).

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Friday's Winter League action --

 

40-man roster RHP Hiram Burgos (shoulder injury) made his first appearance since a start for AAA Nashville on July 7th, tossing an inning of relief for Mayaguez in his native Puerto Rico.

 

Ponce Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Hiram Burgos replaces Steve Smith.

Reymond Fuentes strikes out swinging.

Christian Colon singles on a ground ball to right fielder Noel Cuevas.

Ivan De Jesus grounds into a double play, shortstop Luis Figueroa to second baseman Danny Gonzalez to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Christian Colon out at 2nd.

 

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Venezuelan Box Score

 

First baseman Hunter Morris, batting 7th in his third winter league game, gets the monkey off his back with a single in the 5th inning that snapped an 0-for-9 start to his season:

 

Hunter Morris singles on a fly ball to right fielder Alex Romero.

 

Morris finished 1-for-4 and is now 1-for-11 overall -- hang in there, Hunter!

 

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Venezuelan Box Score

 

RHP Arcenio Leon with a relatively uneventful inning of work --

 

Caracas Bottom of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Cesar Valdez.

Jesus Sucre flies out to center fielder Ender Inciarte.

Luis Rodriguez walks.

Casper Wells flies out to right fielder Felix Perez.

Jesus Aguilar strikes out swinging.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

LF Eugenio Velez, batting 6th, was 0-for-2 with two walks, now 19-for-63 (.302), six BB's, 11 K's. Velez also stole his 7th base in eight tries. Hector Gomez, who turns 26 in March, walked in a pinch-hit appearance, remained in the game at second base, and later, lined into a double play to third base. Both Velez and Gomez will be in big league camp with the Brewers.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

So how full are those Dominican bullpens? Twenty-three pitchers saw action in a 9-7 15-inning win for Juan Francisco's Licey team. Francisco, batting .347, was 2-for-7 with a walk, and drove in two (two K's). Entering this game, Francisco was 3rd in the league in OPS at 1.070. His teammate Sean Halton was idle Friday, he was 5th in the league in OPS at .948.

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Surprise lost 9-4 on Saturday (box score).

 

Mitch Haniger was 0-for-4 with two K's. His line is now very solid but no longer spectacular at .284/.360/.477 (OPS .837).

 

The talents of Jason Rogers were wasted on the bench, catcher Adam Weisenburger as well.

 

Indians' RHP Will Roberts had a rough start, and the Brewers Tyler Cravy came in with runners on 1st and 2nd, none out. One inherited runner scored, then Cravy allowed a run in his follow-up inning.

 

Mesa Top of the 4th

 

Tyler Collins doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

Jett Bandy singles on a line drive to left fielder Henry Urrutia. Tyler Collins to 3rd.

Addison Russell singles on a line drive to shortstop Derrik Gibson, deflected by third baseman Ryan Rua. Tyler Collins scores. Jett Bandy to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Tyler Cravy replaces Will Roberts.

Brian Goodwin singles on a ground ball to second baseman Joe Wendle. Jett Bandy to 3rd. Addison Russell to 2nd.

Jorge Soler grounds out softly, third baseman Ryan Rua to first baseman Travis Shaw. Jett Bandy scores. Addison Russell to 3rd. Brian Goodwin to 2nd.

C. J. Cron grounds out softly, pitcher Tyler Cravy to first baseman Travis Shaw.

Kris Bryant grounds out softly, third baseman Ryan Rua to first baseman Travis Shaw.

 

Mesa Top of the 5th

 

Taylor Lindsey strikes out swinging.

Steven Souza Jr singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Henry Urrutia.

Tyler Collins singles on a ground ball to right fielder Mitch Haniger. Steven Souza Jr to 2nd.

Jett Bandy flies out to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

With Addison Russell batting, wild pitch by Tyler Cravy, Steven Souza Jr scores. Tyler Collins to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Jorge Alfaro.

Addison Russell walks.

Brian Goodwin grounds out sharply to first baseman Travis Shaw.

 

RHP David Goforth wrapped up in a rare non-save situation.

 

Mesa Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Keone Kela.

Steven Souza Jr grounds out, shortstop Derrik Gibson to first baseman Travis Shaw.

Tyler Collins strikes out swinging.

Jett Bandy grounds out, second baseman Joe Wendle to first baseman Travis Shaw.

 

You can check out the pitch-by-pitch option in the 4th, 5th, and 9th innings via Gameday for pitch selection and speed details. Goforth topped out at 97 MPH, Cravy 92-93.

 

As usual, the league is idle on Sunday.

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Saturday's Winter League action --

 

Dominican Box Score

 

Third baseman Juan Francisco fanned in both his AB's before exiting as his club fell deep behind early.

 

Robinzon Diaz was the DH for the winners, 1-for-2 with a sacrifice bunt before exiting.

 

40-man roster RHP Ariel Pena made his first appearance since way back on October 22nd, as he came in for struggling starter Chris Volstad, who just signed a minor league deal with the Angels. Pena's appearance was both brief and ineffective --

 

Gigantes Bottom of the 3rd

 

Moises Sierra singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yamaico Navarro.

Marcell Ozuna singles on a line drive to center fielder Dee Gordon. Moises Sierra to 2nd.

Robinzon Diaz out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Chris Volstad to first baseman Chris Marrero. Moises Sierra to 3rd. Marcell Ozuna to 2nd.

Jimmy Paredes triples (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Yamaico Navarro. Moises Sierra scores. Marcell Ozuna scores.

Pitching Change: Ariel Pena replaces Chris Volstad.

Maikel Franco doubles (4) on a fly ball to left fielder Yamaico Navarro. Jimmy Paredes scores.

Carlos Paulino called out on strikes.

Jonathan Diaz homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Maikel Franco scores.

Leury Garcia grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Chris Marrero.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

All of a sudden, SS Hector Gomez' numbers look reasonable in the still-small sample (.289 - 11-for-38, 3 XBH's, only one BB, nine K's). He was 2-for-3 with a double here.

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Sunday's Winter League action --

 

Dominican Box Score

 

Big league spring training invite SS Hector Gomez is hot, and his team recognized that, moving him to the #2 spot in the lineup. Gomez, 1-for-4, hit a two-run HR in a four-run 8th inning as his club won 6-1.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Robinzon Diaz, DH'ing (hasn't been behind the plate in a while), 1-for-3 with a walk.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Juan Francisco was 0-for-2, but did walk twice, that's 12 walks vs. 76 AB's. Francisco's numbers vs. LHP's should be noted at the link there as well -- lots of LHP's in the DWL, apparently, they can't all be specialists. Francisco played third base, and committed his 5th error (throwing).

 

Wow, Chris Narveson doing his best to draw interest here.

 

Sophia Minneart enjoyed the game!

 

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Venezuelan Box Score

 

RHP Arcenio Leon already has 13 relief appearances (13.1 innings), he netted a win here.

 

Caribes Bottom of the 10th

 

Niuman Romero grounds out, shortstop Henry Rodriguez to first baseman Ernesto Mejia.

Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Jose Guanchez.

Gorkys Hernandez flies out to center fielder Ender Inciarte.

Alexi Amarista singles on a fly ball to right fielder Felix Perez.

With Jose Castillo batting, wild pitch by Arcenio Leon, Alexi Amarista to 2nd.

Jose Castillo grounds out, shortstop Henry Rodriguez to first baseman Ernesto Mejia.

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Looks like Sean Halton is heading home after appearing in 15 DWL games and posting a nice .948 OPS. His tweet here.

 

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Monday's Winter League action --

 

Dominican Box Score

 

Robinzon Diaz singled in three at-bats as the DH. Old friend LHP Chris Cody (2007-2010) had a nice game.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

RHP Hiram Burgos made his 2nd relief appearance in four days, this time extending to two innings (one run). LHP Bobby Bramhall (2007-10) with a nice start in this game.

 

Carolina Top of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Hiram Burgos replaces Jeremy Kehrt.

Anthony Garcia walks.

With Juan Centeno batting, wild pitch by Hiram Burgos, Anthony Garcia to 2nd.

Juan Centeno grounds out, second baseman Danny Gonzalez to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Anthony Garcia to 3rd.

Osvaldo Martinez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Daniel Ortiz. Anthony Garcia scores.

Shuhei Fukuda grounds out, pitcher Hiram Burgos to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Carolina Top of the 6th

 

Enrique Hernandez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daniel Ortiz.

Carlos Moncrief singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jerry Sands. Enrique Hernandez to 2nd.

Robinson Cancel grounds into a double play, third baseman Chris Curley to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Enrique Hernandez out at 3rd. Carlos Moncrief to 2nd.

Ruben Gotay called out on strikes.

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Arizona Fall League --

 

In the third, Mitch Haniger staked Surprise to a 4-1 lead with a grand slam, his fourth home run of the season. After a torrid start with Surprise, the 22-year-old outfielder had slowed of late, hitting just .256 with one homer over his previous nine games. The grand slam was Haniger's only hit Monday. He also walked once and struck out twice.

 

Haniger leads the league with 23 RBI. We'll get to see Haniger and his Brewers' mates in the AFL Championship Game at 2:10 Central on Saturday via MLB Network.

 

Box Score

 

Jason Rogers (.327) with a rare rough day, 0-for-5 with three K's. Catcher Adam Weisenburger (.200) was 1-for-4 with a double, RBI, and run scored (one SB against).

 

RHP Kevin Shackelford with a nice inning.

 

Scottsdale Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Kevin Shackelford replaces Tim Berry.

Cory Vaughn called out on strikes.

Alex Dickerson grounds out, second baseman Mookie Betts to first baseman Brett Nicholas.

Kyle Kubitza strikes out swinging.

 

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On Tuesday, look for tweets from scout Bernie Pleskoff on Taylor Jungmann and likely other Brewers (his tweet). It's a 1:35 Central start, and you'll find that box score here.

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On Tuesday, look for tweets from scout Bernie Pleskoff on Taylor Jungmann and likely other Brewers (his tweet). It's a 1:35 Central start, and you'll find that box score here.

 

Jungmann is wild in the 1st inning. Can't get his rhythm. Walked two so far. 1.33 to 1.36 to the plate. Running on him.

 

LF Jason Rogers lost a ball in the sun. Ruled a base hit, it cost his teammate Jungmann a run.

 

Sac fly allows second run to score off #Brewers Jungmann after a 3rd walk. More runs were saved by fine play at 3B by #Rangers Ryan Rua.

 

Jungmann looks more relaxed this inning and is throwing more strikes. Getting secondary pitches over now. 1-2-3 inning.

 

Jungmann was replaced by #RedSox Keith Couch after throwing his 56th pitch. Left after a walk and single with no outs.

 

Taylor Jungmann's line today: 2 IP 2H 4R 4ER 4W 2K. ERA now 9.82 for fall.

 

He looked healthy to me-no doubt about it. Sat 86-88 with his velocity. Has now walked 7 in 7 1/3 IP.

 

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Gameday link to check out pitch choices and speeds -- mostly sitting 88-89-90.

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Via Adam McCalvy --

 

Outing likely ends Jungmann's second pro season

Brewers' No. 2 prospect allows four runs in two-plus innings in Arizona Fall League

 

Box Score

 

Click the box score link to see the days for Adam Weisenburger (DH, batting 2nd), Mitch Haniger (CF, two singles), and LF Jason Rogers.

 

Speaking of Rogers, he's going directly to the Dominican for winter ball after the AFL season (tweet).

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Tuesday's Winter League action --

 

Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Nice "hold" by 40-man roster waiver claim Jose De La Torre (Joe Torre's kid, right? - someone else must have posted that when the Brewers claimed him), stranding two inherited runners while getting two outs, including Reds speedster Billy Hamilton --

 

Santurce Top of the 8th

 

Austin Wates walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jose Morales replaces Christian Vazquez.

Jose Morales grounds out, first baseman Aaron Bates to pitcher Bryce Stowell. Austin Wates to 2nd.

Edwin Maysonet singles on a ground ball to left fielder Edgardo Baez. Austin Wates to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Jose De La Torre replaces Bryce Stowell.

Jack Lopez strikes out swinging.

Billy Hamilton grounds out to first baseman Aaron Bates.

 

You know, I had made a point in the postseason that Brewer reliever Michael Blazek had a rooting interest in a Cardinals postseason money share, but failed to point out that De La Torre (seven MLB games for Boston in 2013) should do very well for himself, even with only a partial quarter- or half-share.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez, elevated to the leadoff spot, 2-for-4 with a double and run scored, caught stealing in his 1st attempt this winter. (Gomez was an awful 6-for-15 in that regard for Huntsville this past season.) Gomez is now at .302 (14-for-46, five XBH's, but only one BB, ten K's).

 

Teammate Eugenio Velez has been idle a few days now. We can never be quite sure about the comings and goings on these teams, save for the rare tweet, such as Sean Halton's in yesterday's roundup.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Robinzon (with a "Z") Diaz may be having the most bland winter season within our reports, 1-for-4 as the DH here, now at .232 after 69 AB's. The Dodgers' second base signing out of Cuba, Alexander Guerrero, had a big game.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Cleanup man Juan Francisco, playing third base, was 0-for-3 with two K's, but did walk again (13 vs. 79 AB's). Wow, Jose Contreras still on a mound...

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Arizona League Box Score - Wed. afternoon

 

Surprise was down 7-0 at the 7th inning stretch and nearly rallied to win, but fell 7-6.

 

No Brewers saw at-bats in this game.

 

However, RHP's David Goforth and Tyler Cravy did their part to keep the game close late, each tossing a hitless, scoreless inning --

 

Peoria Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Keone Kela.

Jake Lowery flies out to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

Jonathan Meyer walks.

Patrick Kivlehan flies out to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

Lane Adams strikes out swinging.

 

Peoria Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Tyler Cravy replaces David Goforth.

Orlando Calixte strikes out swinging.

Cory Spangenberg strikes out swinging.

Aaron Altherr flies out to left fielder Henry Urrutia.

 

Here's the Gameday link, you can click on the Pitch-by-Pitch feature to track their pitch selections and speed.

 

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The regular season finale is Thursday at 1:35 Central, you'll find that box score here.

 

After a day off on Friday, you'll be able to watch the Brewers boys go for the AFL title on MLB Network Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM Central.

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Wednesday's Winter League action --

 

Venezuelan Box Score

 

RHP Arcenio Leon made his 14th relief appearance a perfect one --

 

Margarita Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Silvino Bracho.

Breyvic Valera strikes out swinging.

Elias Diaz called out on strikes.

Antoan Richardson called out on strikes.

 

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An FYI from Venezuela -- reliever Jesus Sanchez, just outrighted by the Brewers off the 40-man roster and allowed to become a minor league free agent, has been unscored upon in all eight winter appearances, covering 6.1 innings.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

40-man roster RHP Jose De La Torre pitched on a second consecutive day, with two perfect innings. De La Torre, 28 years old, has two minor league options remaining.

 

Ponce Bottom of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Jose De La Torre replaces Ryan O'Rourke.

Jan Vazquez strikes out swinging.

Jon Garcia strikes out swinging.

Christian Colon grounds out, shortstop Luis Mateo to first baseman Jaime Ortiz.

 

Ponce Bottom of the 10th

 

Reymond Fuentes grounds out, second baseman Kristopher Negron to first baseman Jaime Ortiz.

Ivan De Jesus grounds out, shortstop Luis Mateo to first baseman Jaime Ortiz.

Jose Lozada flies out to left fielder Luis Montanez.

 

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A curiosity FYI -- Cubs' 40-man roster waiver claim from Boston Daniel Bard (like De La Torre was for Milwaukee) has followed up his wild 2013 regular season (27 walks in 15.1 innings) with four walks thus far in two winter appearances, retiring just one batter. Yikes.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Martin Maldonado made his winter debut, 1-for-2 with a sacrifice bunt and an HBP. Maldonado left for a pinch-runner in the 10th, but it was after his single, not the HBP, which came in the 2nd. Only one baserunner tried to steal on Maldy, and Reds' speedster Billy Hamilton was successful.

 

Maldonado was pleased with his club's victory.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Robinzon Diaz, batting 5th as the DH, was 0-for-4 with one K (.219), "Z" for snooze as of late.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez (.280) 0-for-4 with a K, take a walk, Hector!

 

Juan Francisco started at third base, moved to first base late in the game -- he committed his 6th winter error, fielding at third base. Francisco (.313) singled in four trips (one K).

 

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Five idle days for Hunter Morris (1-for-11) in Venezuela, last played on the 8th.

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Thursday's Fall League Finale Box Score

 

Reminder: After a day off on Friday, you'll be able to watch the Brewers boys go for the AFL title on MLB Network Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM Central.

 

As for today, fairly quiet, Mitch Haniger, playing RF, 0-for-4 with two K's; Jason Rogers 1-for-3 with one K, but he did have an outfield assist from LF --

 

Peoria Bottom of the 2nd

 

Jonathan Meyer doubles (3) on a line drive to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

Cory Spangenberg walks.

Jorge Bonifacio lines out to left fielder Jason Rogers.

Cameron Perkins doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Jason Rogers. Cory Spangenberg scores. Jonathan Meyer out at home, left fielder Jason Rogers to shortstop Tony Wolters to catcher Jorge Alfaro. Cameron Perkins to 3rd on the throw.

Nolan Fontana strikes out swinging.

 

On the mound, RHP Kevin Shackelford with his 7th scoreless appearance in his last eight outings, ERA down to 3.09:

 

Peoria Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Kevin Shackelford replaces Jason Gurka.

Cameron Perkins grounds out, shortstop Tony Wolters to first baseman Brett Nicholas.

Nolan Fontana walks.

Chris Taylor singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jason Rogers. Nolan Fontana to 2nd.

Delino DeShields grounds into a double play, shortstop Tony Wolters to second baseman Jonathan Schoop to first baseman Brett Nicholas. Chris Taylor out at 2nd.

 

Here's the Gameday link, use the pitch-by-pitch option for the 7th inning. Shackelford topped out at 90-91, more concerning is that you just don't see the disparity in MPH in his other offerings, at least on this tracker.

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No winter league updates from Thursday, it was a day off for the Dominican clubs and no Brewers took part elsewhere (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela).

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Informative MLB.com article from Adam McCalvy on Jason Rogers' immediate future, and a reminder about next week's deadline for adding players to the 40-man roster.

 

Reminder -- here's the list of eligible players for 40-man (must be added by November 20th to be protected from the Rule 5 draft). If you wish to discuss that topic, please do so in the linked thread.

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Set your DVR! You'll be able to watch the Brewers boys go for the Arizona Fall League title on MLB Network Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM Central.

 

Friday's Winter League action.

 

Venezuela Box Score

 

From June 15th:

 

Sounds starting pitcher Mike Fiers seemed to be having a nice 28th birthday Saturday when he entered his fifth start of the season.

 

But after 6 1⁄3 innings that saw him give up only one run, Fiers gave up a grand slam to Zephyrs infielder Donovan Solano. One out later, a line drive hit Fiers on the right forearm, breaking it.

 

Pitching for the first time since then --

 

Zulia Bottom of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Mike Fiers replaces Guillermo Moscoso.

Ryan Lollis flies out to right fielder Casper Wells.

Ender Inciarte bunt grounds out, catcher Ramon Cabrera to first baseman Jesus Aguilar.

Freddy Galvis strikes out swinging.

 

Zulia Bottom of the 6th

 

Jose Pirela singles on a ground ball to left fielder J. D. Martinez.

Ernesto Mejia homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Jose Pirela scores.

Henry Rodriguez strikes out swinging.

Marwin Gonzalez hit by pitch.

Pitching Change: Jonathan Torres replaces Mike Fiers.

With Felix Perez batting, Marwin Gonzalez picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Jonathan Torres to first baseman Jesus Aguilar to shortstop Hernan Perez to first baseman Jesus Aguilar to second baseman Luis Rodriguez.

Felix Perez flies out to right fielder Casper Wells.

 

So while not perfect, nice to see Mike back in action. Welcome back!

 

In that same game, RHP Arcenio Leon continued his busy winter season in his homeland with an extended (but eventful) scoreless relief outing:

 

Caracas Top of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Arcenio Leon replaces Elvis Araujo.

Daniel Mayora called out on strikes.

Casper Wells singles on a line drive to left fielder Jose Pirela.

Ramon Cabrera singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ryan Lollis. Casper Wells to 3rd.

Luis Rodriguez grounds into a double play, shortstop Freddy Galvis to second baseman Henry Rodriguez to first baseman Ernesto Mejia. Ramon Cabrera out at 2nd.

 

Caracas Top of the 6th

 

Hernan Perez singles on a line drive to left fielder Jose Pirela.

Jesus Galindo walks. Hernan Perez to 2nd.

Alex Gonzalez ground bunts into a force out, pitcher Arcenio Leon to third baseman Marwin Gonzalez. Hernan Perez out at 3rd. Jesus Galindo to 2nd. Alex Gonzalez to 1st.

J. D. Martinez strikes out swinging.

Jesus Aguilar flies out to right fielder Ryan Lollis.

 

Caracas Top of the 7th

 

Daniel Mayora lines out to right fielder Ryan Lollis.

Casper Wells grounds out, shortstop Freddy Galvis to first baseman Ernesto Mejia.

Ramon Cabrera singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan Lollis.

Pitching Change: Jose Guanchez replaces Arcenio Leon.

Luis Rodriguez grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Freddy Galvis. Ramon Cabrera out at 2nd.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Martin Maldonado started at first base, later moved behind the plate -- 0-for-3 with three K's, and another HBP (2nd in two games). Maldy now 1-for-5 with all four outs via the K.

 

Maldonado's teammate RHP Hiram Burgos had an amazing line -- one IP, two hits allowed (including a double), three walks, yet did not allow a run, see and believe:

 

Santurce Top of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Hiram Burgos replaces Alex De La Cruz.

Edwin Maysonet doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Michael Taylor.

Neftali Soto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Daniel Ortiz. Edwin Maysonet to 3rd.

Jonathan Singleton called out on strikes.

With Austin Wates batting, wild pitch by Hiram Burgos, Neftali Soto to 2nd.

Edwin Maysonet out at home, catcher Rene Rivera to pitcher Hiram Burgos.

Austin Wates walks.

Luis Matos walks. Neftali Soto to 3rd. Austin Wates to 2nd.

Jonathan Rodriguez strikes out swinging.

 

Santurce Top of the 6th

 

Christian Vazquez walks.

Pitching Change: Sam Runion replaces Hiram Burgos.

Jack Lopez pops out to second baseman Luis Figueroa.

Billy Hamilton called out on strikes.

Edwin Maysonet singles on a line drive to left fielder Daniel Ortiz. Christian Vazquez to 2nd.

Neftali Soto singles on a line drive to right fielder Jerry Sands. Christian Vazquez to 3rd. Edwin Maysonet to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Hector Hernandez replaces Sam Runion.

Jonathan Singleton strikes out swinging.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Juan Francisco, batting cleanup and playing third base (cleanly), 1-for-4 with an RBI (two K's). Francisco now hitting .310 with 13 walks and 23 K's in 87 AB's.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez 1-for-4 with a run scored (one K), having a hacktastic winter (.278 with one walk in 54 AB's).

 

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Blast from the past -- Remember LHP Steve Hammond, the Brewers 6th round pick in 2005 who, along with OF Darren Ford, was traded to the Giants for Ray Durham during the '08 playoff charge? Released by the Giants after the '09 season, Hammond pitched in the independent Atlantic League in 2010 and part of 2011, before making his way to a semi-pro league in Japan, the Ishikawa Million Stars. He's starting games in Mexico this winter, you can follow him on Twitter here.

[Mass Haas]

Saturday's Winter League action --

 

Actually, first we catch up from Friday, in this box score from the Dominican, new waiver claim via the Dodgers utilityman Elian Herrera made his winter debut, leading of at second base, 0-for-4 with two K's.

 

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Just because it's the Cubs -- their 40-man roster waiver claim project via Boston, Daniel Bard, walked all five men he faced in Puerto Rico Saturday, and added three wild pitches, has faced 11 batters this winter, one out, one reached on error, nine walks. Kind of sad, actually, to see a career obliterate like that (Steve Blass). Final score was 22-9. Bard's team won. Not a good start for former Brewers LHP Bobby Bramhall (box).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Martin Maldonado 0-for-2, now 1-for-7 on the young season. He did throw out the lone baserunner who challenged him. Maldonado grounded out in the 6th, and did not return for the 7th. His team was down 5-0, so as of yet, no concern about injury, but something to keep an eye on.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Juan Francisco was 0-for-4 with one K, playing third base and batting cleanup, to drop to .297 after 91 AB's.

 

We have another Brewers winter debut, as teammate RHP Alfredo Figaro tossed a scoreless but busy inning --

 

Escogido Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Alfredo Figaro replaces Maximo Nelson.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Julio Lugo replaces Fernando Martinez.

Julio Lugo walks.

Eury Perez strikes out swinging.

Jorge Polanco singles on a ground ball to left fielder Julio Borbon. Julio Lugo to 2nd.

James McCann grounds into a double play, second baseman Carlos Triunfel to shortstop Jurickson Profar to first baseman Chris Marrero. Jorge Polanco out at 2nd.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Elian Herrera again played second base and batted leadoff, this time 1-for-4 (one K) with a run scored.

 

SS Hector Gomez was 2-for-4 with a run scored (.293 after 58 AB's, only one walk). Gomez did commit an error, his 3rd.

[Mass Haas]

As their friend Brewers farmhand RHP Seth Harvey tweeted, congrats to the Brewers Fall League men on their championship (2-0 win, box score), including Twitter-less Taylor Jungmann. If you click on those account names in the tweet, you'll see some excited and happy photos and posts.

 

Hope you got a chance to see or DVR the game, here's Tyler Cravy's two scoreless and David Goforth's one for the save. (On a side note, Goforth's facial hair trumps Cravy's, but worthy effort by Tyler, too.)

 

Mesa Top of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Tyler Cravy replaces Eduardo Rodriguez.

Devon Travis singles on a ground ball to left fielder Henry Urrutia.

Kris Bryant called out on strikes.

With C. J. Cron batting, Devon Travis caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jorge Alfaro to second baseman Mookie Betts.

C. J. Cron flies out to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

 

Mesa Top of the 5th

 

Steven Souza Jr lines out sharply to left fielder Henry Urrutia.

Taylor Lindsey strikes out swinging.

Jorge Soler lines out to left fielder Henry Urrutia.

 

Mesa Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Keone Kela.

Kris Bryant flies out to left fielder Henry Urrutia.

C. J. Cron flies out to center fielder Tyler Naquin.

Steven Souza Jr called out on strikes.

 

Quiet game for RF Mitch Haniger, batting 5th, 0-for-3 (two K's - no favor from the home plate ump on one called strike three).

 

Cravy's stint was marred by a visitor in the booth in his first inning (eye vision specialist), and his 2nd inning was so quick there was no time for specific commentary on him.

 

Goforth was throwing gas, but oddly the broadcast did not include radar readings (neither did Gameday).

 

MLB.com's report

[Mass Haas]

2013 Timber Rattlers LHP Mike Strong turns 25 today, and power-hitting Maryvale first baseman David Denson finally turns 18.

 

They share a birthday with this Ryan Braun guy, who turns 30.

 

Good day to all.

[Mass Haas]

All Brewers activity took place in the Dominican Sunday, and it was relatively quiet --

 

Dominican Box Score

 

Robinzon Diaz 1-for-5 with two RBI (two K's) - he split time at first base and behind the plate, one baserunner stole third base vs. him. Diaz (.218) now with just two walks in 78 AB's.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Juan Francisco is slumping -- 0-for-4 with two K's, his 7th error (he played third base). Francisco (.284 overall) now 2-for-23 with 11 K's (three BB's) in his last seven games.

 

Side note for prospective employers -- Chris Narveson continues to have a stellar winter as a starting pitcher.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

SS Hector Gomez 0-for-4 with an error, his 4th in 20 games this winter.

 

Elian Herrera played second base, was 0-for-4 with an RBI and one K.