2018-2019 Offseason / Spring Training Archived Media Thread

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Due to personal reasons, I had to regrettably abandon the regular season archived media thread in August.

 

Maintaining another offseason thread, as was done last year, should be easier, and unless big breaking news happens (see last January 25th), there's less pressure to be super-timely as you'll see below, all these discussions are still relevant as of the end of Game Seven of the NLCS, and worth your time.

 

So here we go, if any links are incorrect, please let us know in this thread, and also always feel free to add links that may have been missed.

 

Sunday October 21st:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The season comes to an end in Game 7 of the NLCS with a loss to the Dodgers. On this week's episode, we look back at the NLCS and try to put in perspective how impressive the Brewers' late-season run was. Brew Crew Ball Managing Editor Kyle Lesniewski joins the program and gives his thoughts on the team's run through the playoffs."

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "The Los Angeles Dodgers outlast the Milwaukee Brewers in game seven of the NLCS. Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the final two games of the series and what the difference was between going to the World Series and heading home for the offseason."

 

AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at the end of the 2018 season, a Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. What elements stood in Milwaukee's path to the World Series, and which players truly rose to the occasion? It's not a full-fledged look at the offseason yet, but what are the most intriguing storylines ahead for this ballclub?"

 

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Monday October 22nd:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "First Pitch": Tom Haudricourt

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Erik Kratz (taped postgame Sunday)

 

AUDIO via the Jon Arias Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Adam Rygg "@BrewerNation" (go to the 15:45 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "Afternoon News": Jeff Levering

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Kevin Holden of CBS 58

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Seth Everett

 

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Tuesday October 23rd:

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Fox Sports Wisconsin's Jerry Augustine

 

AUDIO via WTMJ: Craig Counsell

 

AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee: Sophia Minnaert (Brewers discussion begins at the 03:30 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 98:00 minute mark)

 

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Wednesday October 24th:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "First Pitch": Jeff Levering

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Lane Grindle gives Brewers fans a look back at 2018 and sits down with GM David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell on episode 139 of Brewers on Tap"

 

AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt

 

AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Bill Schroeder

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Andrew Wagner of the Sports Xchange

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Show: Seth Everett

 

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Thursday October 25th:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "First Pitch": David Stearns

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Despite their exit in the NLCS, the Brewers feel proud about what they accomplished this season and have high hopes for 2019. Join MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy as they discuss Milwaukee's postseason run and how they plan to address the club's needs, including the future of Mike Moustakas."

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Brewers Weekly: "Matt Pauley puts a bow on the 2018 Brewers season, talks about their coaching changes, and begins to look ahead at the offseason."

 

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Friday October 26th:

 

AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee: "Bryan Dee and Sophia Minnaert recap the season and discuss what's next for the team."

 

AUDIO via WSCO's "The Show": Kyle Lobner (go to the 22:40 minute mark)

 

VIDEO via Brewers.com: Christian Yelich on winning the Hank Aaron Award

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Sunday October 28th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers season has now been over for more than a week. We continue to look back at the special year for the 2018 Brewers but we also start to shift some of the focus to 2019. Kyle Lobner joins Matt as he gives his take on the 2018 season and what changes he would like to see going into next year."

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Steve and J.P. are joined by Curt Hogg, and they discuss the beginning of the Milwaukee Brewers offseason. The team has decisions to make about Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Schoop, and what role Chase Anderson will play in the rotation moving forward."

 

AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Brewers beat reporter Todd Rosiak joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss which players who should be back in 2019, and which players will be moving on. Among those discussed: Mike Moustakas, Jonathan Schoop, Erik Kratz, Chase Anderson, Xavier Cedeno, Dan Jennings, Matt Albers, Stephen Vogt and Eric Thames. Also, what are Craig Counsell's chances for Manager of the Year? Todd had a vote!

 

Speaking of Craig Counsell, JR is joined by former Brewers third base coach Rich Donnelly, who is the subject of a book released in early October, "The Chicken Runs at Midnight." The story relates to the 1997 World Series, when Craig Counsell scored the winning run for the Florida Marlins. The moment fulfilled a prophecy of sorts, bringing to life a phrase coined by Donnelly's late daughter, Amy."

[A Swing and A Drive]

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Sunday November 4th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "Brewers fans were caught off guard this past week when the Reds hired away pitching coach Derek Johnson. Given a lot of credit for the solid Brewers pitching, it appears this could have a major impact on the 2019 Brewers. How much of a setback is this for the club? Matt explores that and continues to look at all the off-season decisions that have been made so far. Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford is the featured guest and shares his thoughts about the off-season so far."

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Ryan is back this week, and he joins Steve and J.P. in handing out their Milwaukee Brewers awards for the 2018 season. The guys give their picks for Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP. They also discuss the recent shake up with the coaching staff and especially the surprise that Derek Johnson decided to leave the team for the Cincinnati Reds."

 

AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Sentinel writer Curt Hogg offers some early projections for the 2019 Brewers season and breaks down some key takeaways. Should we expect regression from Christian Yelich? Where can the Brewers best upgrade? Is Jesus Aguilar's power for real? Which player might surprise you as one who projects very well in 2019?

 

Then, host JR Radcliffe chats with Bob Buege (32:00), president of the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association and an author of books about the team. He discusses what the town was like during the Braves' 1957 World Series triumph and near misses in 1958 and '59. And what caused the events that came next, the decline of franchise popularity and its relocation to Atlanta?

 

Finally, JR chats with former Brewers second baseman Jim Gantner (52:00) about the 1982 team that won the American League pennant. What did World Series fever in Milwaukee look like at that time?"

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Wednesday October 31st -

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss Mike Moustakas and Joakim Soria's decision to enter free agency. They also break down whether or not J.T. Realmuto could be traded to Milwaukee and when Keston Hiura will make his big league debut."

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Seth Everett

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy (as the Derek Johnson news broke)

 

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Thursday November 1st -

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy (Derek Johnson, the day after)

 

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Tuesday November 8th -

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy break down the latest from the GM meetings in California. They also discuss Christian Yelich's case for NL MVP, Craig Counsell's Manager of the Year nomination and the changes among the Brewers coaching staff."

 

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Thursday November 10th -

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Brewers Weekly: "Matt Pauley talks about the departure of Derek Johnson as pitching coach, dives into all the arbitration-eligible players on the roster, and more."

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Friday November 2nd -

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central: "CBS Sports MLB writer R.J. Anderson jumps on the show to talk some early Hot Stove possibilities for the Brewers and the rest of the league."

 

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Tuesday November 6th -

 

AUDIO via the Outta the Park Podcast: Erik Kratz (go to the 33:00 minute mark)

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Reminder that there is a Minor League Offseason Archived Media Thread as well.

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Friday November 9th -

 

We'll give the guys at "Reviewing the Brew" a podcast link here going forward.

 

Here's their latest hour-long effort - "This week, we discuss the snubbing of Lorenzo Cain and Manny Pina as Gold Glove winners, the upcoming MVP award for Christian Yelich, and Craig Counsell for manager of they year. Also, is there anyone the Brewers should trade Keston Hiura for? And what could the starting rotation look like in 2019?"

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Sunday November 11th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "Matt starts a thorough review of the minor league seasons throughout the Brewers organization. Part 1 of 3 focuses on the Triple-A and Double-A seasons in addition to giving an update on the Arizona Fall League. Matt is joined by Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford as he gives his expert analysis of many players throughout the Minor League system."

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "It's awards season and Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the prospects of Christian Yelich and Craig Counsell winning MVP and Manager of the Year. The guys also talk about potential moves the Milwaukee Brewers could make this off season."

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Tuesday November 13th --

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 68:00 minute mark)

 

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Wednesday November 14th --

 

AUDIO Wed. 11/14: "On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Tim McMaster are joined by Brewers prospect Keston Hiura, who discusses the success he's had in the Arizona Fall League and how much he enjoyed watching the Brewers' postseason run."

 

VIDEO via KCBS: Christian Yelich discusses the fires in his hometown area

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ICYMI - WSSP's Season Retrospective: Enjoy in chunks, it's two hours, 45 minutes, but well done

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Friday November 17th --

 

VIDEO via CBS Sports.com: Christian Yelich

 

Also a brief audio clip from MLB Network Radio

 

AUDIO via the Dan Patrick Show: Christian Yelich (go to the 25:00 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via WTMJ: Christian Yelich

 

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AUDIO via the Journal-Sentinel Brewers Podcast:Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Baseball Writers Association of America votes for manager of the year and MVP, where Craig Counsell finished second and Christian Yelich won, as expected. They look back at Yelich's September for the ages, the determining factors to his win and that Jan. 25 evening when the team acquired him in the first place. Where did Counsell make the most difference this season, and would Counsell even be in the manager's chair if not in Milwaukee?

 

Tom then discusses the offseason briefly, and should Brewers fans read ANYTHING into the departure of both the hitting and pitching coach for the same jobs elsewhere?

 

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AUDIO via Brewers.com: "MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy break down Christian Yelich's NL MVP Award. They also discuss Craig Counsell's leadership and his second-place finish in the NL Manager of the Year voting."

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Sunday November 18th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "

 

A lot of MLB hardware is passed out this past week and Christian Yelich wins the NL MVP but Craig Counsell comes up short of the NL Manager of the Year award. We do our best to put a bow on the fantastic season of Yelich while debating if Counsell was more deserving of the MOY award than Atlanta's Brain Snitker.

 

It is also week 2 of our Organizational Prospect rundown. This week, we focus in on the players who spent the majority of their seasons at the Single-A level with the Carolina Mudcats and/or Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford is back for the discussion."

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Christian Yelich becomes the Milwaukee Brewers latest MVP, and Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss what to expect from him in 2019. The guys also talk about Craig Counsell losing Manager of the Year, Keston Huira's AFL performance and when he'll be ready for the MLB roster, and potential trade scenarios."

 

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Tuesday November 20th:

 

AUDIO via WSCO's “The Show” with Leo & Balky: "Kyle Lobner drops in for some Brewers Hot Stove talk." (go to the 26:10 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee: Sophia Minnaert

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Sunday November 25th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers complete the coaching staff for the 2019 season with a number of new faces. On this week's episode, we look at those individuals and evaluate what impact they might have on the team.

 

We also wrap the 3-part prospect breakdown with Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford. This week, we focus in on individuals who spent time at short-season this past year."

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Tuesday November 27th --

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Christian Yelich (go to the 99:30 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 136:40 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central": "Ryan Braun talks about his experiences with the wildfires and how people can help in the coming months with the clean up and re-building."

 

Wednesday November 28th --

 

AUDIO via WSSP's Morning Show: "Brian Anderson talks about his life as a broadcaster and look ahead to next year's Brewers season."

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Fox Sports Wisconsin's Craig Coshun

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Technically not a Brewers clip at this time, but a good listen:

 

AUDIO via 610 Sports in Kansas City: Mike Moustakas

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AUDIO via Prospect One: Keston Hiura (go to the 39:45 minute mark)

 

You can also here the Marlins' Monte Harrison at 27:45.

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Thursday November 29th --

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "GM David Stearns made it clear this offseason will look a little different for the Brewers. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy discuss what exactly that means and how Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun are raising money to help those affected by the California wildfires."

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Thursday November 29th --

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Andrew Wagner of the Sports Xchange

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": David Stearns

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Quick thoughts:

 

The scope of Ryan Braun's chat above is something, he actually mentions he may not be fully back home until next offseason.

 

Marcus Hanel is a fantastic interview.

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Wednesday November 28th --

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break, everyone. Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner get caught up on the roster moves - congratulations to Troy Stokes, Jr. & Trey Supak on being added to the Brewers 40-man roster!! - discuss the latest Frosty Microbrew on David Fry and Jose Sibrian, and cover a few other things as we head into the final month of 2018."

 

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Thursday November 29th --

 

AUDIO via the Drew Olson Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Matt Vasgersian of MLB Network

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 139:30 minute mark)

 

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Friday November 30th --

 

AUDIO via WSSP's Morning Show: Adam McCalvy

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central: "Brewers Extra Innings host Matt Pauley joins Bryan Dee to talk about the Brewers' tendered/non-tendered contracts, free agent possibilities, and more as the off-season begins to heat up."

 

AUDIO via the latest "Reviewing the Brew" Podcast Episode Nine

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Thursday November 29th --

 

AUDIO via 2080 Baseball's Podcast: Keston Hiura discussion at the 8:00 minute mark

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Airing Sunday December 2nd --

 

AUDIO via MLB Network Radio's "Round Trip with Perfect Game": Keston Hiura

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Hey, that's me...

 

Sunday December 2nd:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "This past week the deadline passed for the Brewers to decide which players they would tender a contract (and potentially go to arbitration with) and which players to non-tender therefore cutting ties with. The most interesting decision was to non-tender Jonathan Schoop, who had a very disappointing run with the Brewers but also cost the team a fair amount to acquire and has a pretty good track record prior to the trade. On this week's podcast, Matt looks at that decision and goes through all the arbitration-eligible players and the decisions that were made for each one.

 

Jim Goulart of BrewerFan.net returns to the program and gives his take on the tender/non-tenders and also the other major story lines of the off-season."