Milwaukee Brewers News

Quick thoughts... * How can anyone defend Bill Belichick's atrocious fourth-down call on Monday night? * I'd like to see Ahman Green get more carries, if not a chance to start.

The Milwaukee Brewers, who are flush with Canadians in the front office, with general manager Doug Melvin and assistant general manager Gord Ash, have added a Canadian hitter to their roster.

It was a bit of a murky year in terms of Rookie of the Year candidates in both leagues, but in a bit of a coincidental twist, both winners -- Chris Coghlan of the Marlins and the Andrew Bailey of the A's -- have ties to the Brewers.

A 25-year-old man accused of being part of a heroin conspiracy that authorities say led to 11 overdoses, five of them fatal, was found guilty Thursday in two of the deaths.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic -- A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants has been stripped of his U.S. visa after he was charged with killing a man in his Caribbean homeland.

Rumors have surfaced in recent days that Milwaukee Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has talked with Tigers' GM Dave Dombrowski over the possibility of acquiring starting pitcher Edwin Jackson.

Paul Byrd was among eight MLB players to file for free agency on Friday. Byrd, who turns 39 on December 3, pitched in seven games for the Boston Red Sox last season, going 1-3 with a 5.82 earned-run average.

The Milwaukee Brewers declined the 2010 mutual option on Braden Looper, general manager Doug Melvin said Friday.

One of the most important attributes in building a pitching rotation is the durability of the pitchers.

Chicago - As badly as the Milwaukee Brewers could use a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, it's unlikely they will be able to get into serious bidding for right-hander John Lackey , the top starter on the free-agent market.

The Milwaukee Brewers, who already have committed to young players at the key positions of shortstop and center field for 2010, are considering doing likewise at the vitally important catching spot.

Much in the same fashion that CC Sabathia was the top pitching prize last winter, John Lackey will find himself in that position this winter.

It's a phrase that not only describes Brad Penny, but almost all the pitchers on the free agent market this winter.

MILWAUKEE - The Mike Cameron era in center field for the Milwaukee Brewers ended Monday when the 15-year veteran filed for free agency.

With JJ Hardy finally dealt, it's time for Brewers GM Doug Melvin to focus on fixing the starting rotation.

Friday's interesting Milwaukee-Minnesota Midwest regional trade was nice to see.

The Twins have traded a toolbox without a key for a mystery. Carlos Gomez has talent, the greatest of which is raw speed.

Now that a day has passed, and Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has spoken about it, it's time to figure out what the acquisition of Carlos Gomez means for the Brewers this offseason.

On a busy day for the Brewers, the team declined reliever David Weathers' club option and made him a free agent.

J.J. Hardy's time in Milwaukee has come to an end. Published Nov. 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Tags: brewers , j.j. hardy , carlos gomez , minnesota twins It was no secret that J.J. Hardy's time in Milwaukee was coming to and end any day now.