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January 19th --

 

Catcher Shawn Zarraga (Brewers organization 2008 - 2014) has signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers, the only affiliated team he's suited up for in a game since leaving the Brewers in a trade involving three minor league players that didn't prove very fruitful on either end. Zarraga, about to turn 29, was in Reds' camp last spring training but was released, and had to go the indy ball route, before the Dodgers brought him back in July. Now they bring him back again.

 

Zarraga was released March 23rd by LA.

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January 6th note --

 

Infielder Jose Sermo, the Brewers' 35th round pick in 2012, released in November 2014 but who re-surfaced in the Red Sox organization in June of 2016 after an indy ball stint, was released by Boston this week. Sermo, now 26 (27 next March) seemed to have several big moments playing against the Mudcats in 2017.

 

Less than two weeks later, Sermo gets scooped up by the Royals organization, good for him.

 

Sermo released by the Royals today.

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From our summary post of the mid-December 2017 releases --

 

On the players released this week:

 

Player name link leads to MiLB.com stats page --

 

Nicholls State RHP Jake Smith (22 as of last August) was also a non-drafted free agent signee, but he got two summer chances (2016, 2017) to impress in Maryvale. Overall, Smith fanned 45 in just 30.1 IP with a .156 batting average against, but also walked 28. My goodness, harness that control somehow, and that's an arm that likely has a chance at new opportunities.

 

Smith has found work in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with the Canaries of the independent American Association.

 

From their press release:

 

Jake Smith, 22, spent the last two seasons in the Arizona Rookie league with the Milwaukee Brewers. Throwing a combined 30 innings, Smith showcased his swing-and-miss stuff, striking out 45 batters, while only allowing 17 hits.

 

“I’m pleased to add Jake Smith to our roster,” says Manager Mike Meyer. “Jake brings a mid-90’s fastball with sink. He has a big frame that has proven to be tough on opposing batters.”

 

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As always, kudos to those who choose to pursue their big league dream.

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From our earlier post on the players released in December:

 

OF Jose Gomez (39th round, 2016) also had a great backstory, given his 5'3" frame, as was covered in this Helena Independent feature. Seems like a fine young man, and someone easy to root for moving forward.

 

January 2018 --

 

Gomez has signed with the Sussex County Miners (Frankford Township, New Jersey) of the independent Can-Am Association. Congrats and good luck to Jose!

 

Gomez was released by Sussex last week.

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a couple notable ex-prospects who may be finally putting it together:

 

* Victor Roache - though already 26 years old, he has an incredible 10 HR already at AA. classic Cardinals.

* we've seen his early hot streaks before, but Michael Reed might finally be developing that power, as he has a 1.024 OPS so far, albeit in AA at 25.

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I've been following his independent and winter ball career, for some time, but this feature article prompts me to update you on LHP Tyler Alexander

 

Alexander (career pro stats) has been excellent since, and frankly, surprised he hasn't received a second affiliated chance as of yet.

 

You may remember Alexander was suspended in January of 2015 (drug of abuse), and was then released by the Brewers the following June.

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Great article about Hurricane Iribarren over at The Hardball Times...

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/tht/away-from-the-diamond

 

It mentions that more than one organization is interested in bringing him into player development once he hangs up the cleats.

The thing great for Iribarren is that he's got more than 43 days in the majors. That will give him lifetime healthcare coverage (he got that by just appearing in a big league game), plus an annual pension of $34,000 (starting at age 62). Not a bad deal for him. Gives him some security down the road. Plus, as the article notes, he looks like he'll be able to stay in the game as a coach after he retires.

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Recently released Jose Cuas signs with the independent Atlantic League (stats link), and longtime Brewers farmhand catcher Adam Weisenburger retires from the same league.

 

Always was a fan of Adam's, sorry he never got that cup of coffee despite being in big league camp as a non-roster invite for a few seasons.

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