2018-2019 Offseason / Spring Training Archived Media Thread

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Thursday January 3rd:

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "What will it take for the Brewers to improve in 2019? MLB.com's Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) discuss the possible moves with a focus on adding depth to the starting rotation. Plus, who would be the best fit at second base while the club waits for prospect Keston Hiura to arrive in the Majors?"

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Friday January 4th:

 

AUDIO via the "Double Team" on 97.3 FM: (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Voice of the Carolina Mudcats Greg Young (go to the 53:20 minute mark)

 

As Dario Melendez notes, the discussion kicks off with notes on Carolina's Brewers-themed jersey and hat, charity-auctioned previously. Keston Hiura and Weston Wilson topics as well with co-host Bob Brainerd.

 

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Sunday January 6th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "After a two-week holiday hiatus, Brewers Extra Innings, the Podcast returns! This week, Matt takes a look at the team's outfield situation after the recent trades of Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton. This week's featured conversation is with Baseball Prospectus' Nicholas Zettel."

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "J.P., Ryan and Steve are back just in time to discuss the Keon Broxton trade and what the return means for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019."

 

Monday January 7th:

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: "Tim Allen who hosts our baseball postgame show joined Chuck and Bart to share his thoughts on the Brewers' trades so far this offseason."

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB.com’s MLB Pipeline, discusses the Madison Bumgarner to the Brewers trade rumors, the return on the Keon Broxton trade with the Mets, how the Brewers roster is positioned to compete in 2019 and more."

 

AUDIO via the "Drew Olson Show" on 97.3 FM: (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): "Tom Haudricourt talks Madison Bumgarner trade rumors"

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Hot Stove Weekly": "Tim Allen and Bill "Baby Tausch" Schmid discuss the Brewers return from the New York Mets in the trade for Keon Broxton. Will Madison Bumgarner be a Brewer? We ask Adam McCalvy of Brewers.com."

 

NOTE: The McCalvy interview begins at the 24:50 minute mark.

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Filmed in November, but just posted on 1/7:

 

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Tuesday January 8th:

 

AUDIO via the Journal Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "Milwaukee Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt checks in to discuss a number of recent moves by the Brewers, including trades that sent Keon Broxton to the Mets and Domingo Santana to the Mariners. What does Tom make of the reported interest by the Brewers in San Francisco ace lefty Madison Bumgarner? Do the Brewers still have another move left to make? Is the infield settled? How does the Brewers brain trust view the "depleted" farm system?"

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Latest version of Brewers on Tap as Lane Grindle catches up with Christian Yelich (6:35 minute mark) and takes a look at the Brewers' most recent moves."

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Wednesday January 9th:

 

VIDEO via MLB Network: Christian Yelich's appearance on "Intentional Talk"

 

AUDIO via Baseball America's Brewers 2019 Prospect Pod: "Tom Haudricourt on the health of Keston Hiura's elbow, Brice Turang looks like a possible draft steal, and why we should trust the Brewers' pitching development."

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "What would it take for Madison Bumgarner to become a Brewer for the 2019 season? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) discuss the rumors surrounding Bumgarner and why GM David Stearns is excited about three new prospects the team acquired for Keon Broxton."

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Thursday January 10th:

 

AUDIO via The "Drew and KB" Show on 93.7 FM (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt talks Yasmani Grandal, more

 

AUDIO via the Journal Sentinel Brewers Podcast: "It's only been a couple days since our last podcast, but we have to talk. The Brewers reeled in a big fish on Wednesday, signing former Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal to a one-year free-agent deal. Journal Sentinel Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt stops by to talk all about it, from the surprising length of the contract and what it means for the other catchers on the roster to what makes Grandal such a special option for the Brewers. He was pretty bad in the NLCS, after all. Tom also touches on the forthcoming arbitration cases and where Jimmy Nelson fits into the picture, since it appears he'll be fully healthy heading into spring training. And is there one more move ahead for Milwaukee?"

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Jon Morosi of MLB Network and Fox Sports

 

AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee: Sophia Minnaert joins Bryan Dee & Doug Russell to discuss Markus Howard's 53-point performance, Billy Joel coming to Miller Park, and Yasmani Grandal (the Brewers/Grandal discussion begins at the 07:30 minute mark).

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions joins the Big Show to discuss the Brewers offseason addition of Yasmani Grandal."

 

AUDIO via The Mike Heller Show on 93.7 FM (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 22:40 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "Sports Central": "Journal Sentinel Brewers reporter Tom Haudricourt joined Greg to dive deeper into the Yasmani Grandal signing, the latest on the middle infielder market, Madison Bumgarner, and more."

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly": "Greg Matzek's in for Matt Pauley and he dives into the Yasmani Grandal signing, takes a look at the market for middle infielders, and talks with new Brewers pitcher Bobby Wahl. NOTE: The Wahl interview can also be found as a stand-alone here.

 

AUDIO via the "Prospects Live Podcasts": "Brewers top 30 prospects list breakdown. Matt Thompson (@MDThompFWFB) constructed the list and leads the analysis, while the Prospects Live crew joins for analysis and color commentary." Find that detailed list here.

 

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AUDIO via “Morning Lineup” Podcast on MLB.com: MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Richard Justice discuss the Mets staying active by reportedly adding veteran Jed Lowrie and the Nationals making a move themselves in nearing a deal with Brian Dozier. Plus, Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy joins the show (discussion begins at the 18:00 minute mark) to break down the club signing Yasmani Grandal to a one-year deal. They share their thoughts about Kyler Murray's plan to enter the NFL Draft, as well as the Giants' decision to rename AT&T Park to Oracle Park.

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Friday January 11th:

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: In the first Podcast of 2019, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss Kyle's latest Frosty Microbrew and some of the position players who may be heading to Wisconsin in 2019. There is also a bit about the recent trades by the Milwaukee Brewers that may have brought in a couple of pitchers that could be Rattlers this season, too. Plenty discuss as we start to get back on a regular schedule of Podcasting leading into the 25th anniversary season of Timber Rattlers baseball!

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Friday January 11th:

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Adam McCalvy

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Sunday January 13th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's WTMJ Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers had a busy week signing catcher Yasmani Grandal and agreeing to terms with all of their remaining arbitration-eligible players. How much of an upgrade is Grandal for the Brewers and what kind of impact will he have on the club? Also, a couple 2nd baseman, who had been connected to the Brewers, signed multi-year deals with other clubs this past week. Does that signal anything about what the Brewers are looking for? Kyle Lobner joins Matt as the featured guest.

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "Free Agent Yasmani Grandal signs a 1-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Steve, Ryan and J.P. discuss the impact he'll have on the Brewers lineup and where that positions the team in the NL Central."

 

Monday January 14th:

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Hot Stove Weekly": "Tim Allen and Bill "Baby Tausch" Schmid chat with Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy as well as Robert Murray who covers the Brewers for The Athletic."

 

NOTE: The Murphy interview begins at the 2:20 minute mark and Murray is at 20:35.

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Tuesday January 15th:

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Brian Kenny discusses MLB Network’s “Top 10 Right Now” and which Brewers might make the list, the signing of Yasmani Grandal, the evolution of the shift in baseball and more."

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: Lane Grindle sits down with the newest Brewer, Yasmani Grandal as part of the latest "Brewers on Tap".

 

AUDIO via The Mike Heller Show on 93.7 FM (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 105:50 minute mark)

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Wednesday January 16th:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: "David Stearns discuses the signing of Yasmani Grandal"

 

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Thursday January 16th:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's "Brewers Weekly": "Greg Matzek's in for Matt Pauley and he talks about the Brewers O/U win total, possible moves at pitcher and second base, and chats with new Brewer Cory Spangenberg. NOTE: The Spangenberg interview can also be found as a stand-alone here.

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Eric Thames Surprises With Appearance On “The King Of Mask Singer” in Korea

 

This is absolutely legendary. Read the story for additional background and be sure to watch the two embedded videos within (also linked below). Eric Thames, that voice! In English & Korean! We should all get to experience wonder and joy in life in some way, as the Korean journey has provided Thames. #LoveThisMan

 

 

 

And in between those two clips...

 

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Sunday January 20th:

 

AUDIO via the Milwaukee Tailgate Podcast: "J.P., Ryan and Steve dive into listener questions and discuss when Keston Hiura will be ready to make his Milwaukee Brewers debut, a platoon for Travis Shaw, the current free agency stalemate, and more."

 

Monday January 21st:

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Paul Wagner, former Brewers pitcher, joins the show to talk Brewers baseball. Are the Brewers World Series contenders heading into 2019? Is Ryan Braun primed for a big year?"

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's WTMJ Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "We have reached "On Deck Week" as we continue to get closer and closer to the start of Brewers Spring Training. There are seemingly still some holes on the roster. Which ones need to be filled first and who should the Brewers bring in, if anyone? Matt discusses that and more on this week's Podcast. Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford also joins the Podcast to present his thoughts on the off-season."

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Hot Stove Weekly": "Tim Allen and Bill "Baby Tausch" Schmid talk NL Central and Brewers On Deck."

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Tuesday January 22nd:

 

AUDIO via ESPN Milwaukee's Bryan Dee Show: "Sophia Minnaert joins Bryan and Doug Russell to discuss the news of a change in the naming rights for the home of the Brewers."

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Wednesday January 23rd:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: "Andy Larsen, Vice President and General Manager at MFC: The value behind a naming rights deal"

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: "Tim Allen joined Chuck and Bart to share his thoughts on the Brewers selling the naming rights of their stadium. Plus, he talked about the future of the team."

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "David Stearns had a busy week adding a new title to his name, earning a raise and contract extension. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) and Brewers reporter (@AdamMcCalvy) spotlight Stearns' promotion, explain why Miller Park's name change won't affect the fan experience and discuss the Adam McCalvy curse."

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Brewers Pitcher Corbin Burnes; Burnes says he was told to be ready to start in Spring Training."

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's "Big Show": "Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger gives his thoughts on the team's payroll, the promotion and extension of David Stearns, and more"

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Wednesday January 23rd:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central: "MLB writer Mike Axisa of CBS Sports on the Brewers possible moves left to make"

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central: Travis Shaw

 

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Thursday January 24th:

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Morning News: Tom Haudricourt

 

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

 

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show: Third base coach Ed Sedar

 

AUDIO via 93.7 FM's "Crossover" Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): COO Rick Schlesinger (go to the 05:15 minute mark)

 

AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central: "Chase Anderson joins Greg Matzek ahead of Sunday's Brewers On Deck event to talk about his offseason, not being on the playoff roster, Jimmy Nelson, the 2019 season outlook, and more."

 

AUDIO via WTMJ: "Greg Matzek hosts and tries to figure out what the Brewers should do at second base and takes a look at what the rotation might look like."

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Friday January 25th:

 

AUDIO via WSSP 105.7 FM's Morning Show: "Robert Murray, who covers the Milwaukee Brewers for The Athletic joined Chuck and Bart to talk about all things Brewers including the starting rotation, Wade Miley, Yasmani Grandal and what to expect second base to look like."

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Tom Haudricourt (go to the 117:40 minute mark)

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Enjoyed this insightful full-length interview (38 minutes, download here) with 2016 3rd round RHP Braden Webb (University of South Carolina, was uniquely eligible to be drafted as a redshirt freshman at the time).

 

The interview is linked from the BaseballPastor.com website, and while there are several Christian references during the chat, it's hardly pound-you-over-the-head-stuff, so don't be concerned if those references aren't your cup of tea for a podcast. It's mostly a baseball journey and personal growth journey discussion.

 

Webb discusses in quite a bit of detail just how close he came to quitting the game after his first pro season (Timber Rattlers in 2017).

 

Not only did Webb deliver on his promise in a big way during the 2nd half of 2018, where he ended the season with four strong appearances with AA Biloxi, but he notes that the same teammates who pretty much couldn't stand him in Appleton grew to bond closely with him in Carolina this past summer. Forthright discussion you don't hear too often.

 

I popped the interview in and it filled one of my morning work commutes nicely, perhaps you choose to do the same.

 

There will be plenty of archived media from BrewersOnDeck events this weekend, and those will all be linked in this thread that has filled your offseason thus far, but do eventually find time for this one if you're able.