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The Brewer Advent Calendar #9: David Riske


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Published Feb. 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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More photos » ... Morry Gash - AP ... David Riske hasn't pitched enough recently to have action shots, so we'll have to settle for this mug shot taken during the team's picture day last spring ... Browse more photos » ... That strange surgical scar sticking out from behind door #9 belongs to ... David Riske! ... He's hoping to be ready for Opening Day, but it's probably more realistic to expect Riske to make his 2010 debut sometime in May or June, after some time in extended spring training

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Brewers trade: Cactus for Grapefruit?


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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 10:15 p.m.

In one of the surest signs that winter is about to break like a Soviet-era watch, the Brewers' equipment truck is on its way to Arizona for another spring training. Question is, will that truck change direction toward Florida in a couple of years? ...

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The Brewer Advent Calendar #12: Rickie Weeks


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Published Feb. 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
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More photos » ... Jim Prisching - AP ... Getting hit by a pitch is a time-honored method of getting on base ... What's pictured above is NOT the recommended method for taking one for the team ... Browse more photos » ... Who's that struggling to break through Door No. 12?  Why, it's Rickie Weeks -- and, actually, if you could help Rickie out by opening that door, it'd be much appreciated -- we don't want him to hurt his wrists again ... DISCLAIMER: The following statement has not been

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The Two Weeks Away Weekend Mug!


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Published Feb. 7, 2010 at 1:54 a.m.
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More photos » ... Brett Coomer - AP ... Happy Birthday! Last Friday! I thought maybe we would mention it again because you come up first in an encyclopedia of former Brewers players! ... Browse more photos » ... Some things to read while showing your generosity ... As of this writing, we are officially less than two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting!  Unfortunately for 2009 Brewer Felipe Lopez, he is still wondering where he is going to find a job for 2010.  Brewers Daily has

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D-Backs president: Cactus Leagues against legislation for Cubs


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Published Feb. 6, 2010 at 2:00 a.m.

Proposed bill would raise car-rental taxes and impose surcharge on spring-training tickets to help pay for Cubs stadium ...

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Dillard is sent to Nashville


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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 10:32 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tim Dillard cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Class AAA Nashville. Dillard is still invited to big-league spring training.Dillard, 26, was designated for assignment earlier in the week to open a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Marco Estrada, claimed off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Dillard was not claimed by another team, allowing the Brewers to send him to Nashville.Dillard spent most of the 2009 season with Nashville, going 11-7

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Marlins Sign Seth McClung


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Published Feb. 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
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Marlins Sign Seth McClung ... It's a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Best of luck to you, Seth! ...

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Edmonds dives at opportunity


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Published Jan. 30, 2010 at 9:26 p.m.

A couple of days had passed since Jim Edmonds decided to return to baseball after a one-year absence, and he was experiencing no buyer's remorse Saturday."I'm through the roof right now," said the veteran outfielder, who signed a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers with an invitation to spring training.Edmonds, who will be 40 in late June, spent several days in St. Louis, working out and hitting with Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols, and it got his juices flowing even more ...

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Brewers sign veteran Edmonds on minor-league deal


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Published Jan. 28, 2010 at 9:47 p.m.

Apparently, a major-league baseball player isn't retired until Doug Melvin says so. For the second time in a little more than two years, the Brewers' general manager brought back a veteran outfielder from a one-year absence by agreeing with Jim Edmonds on a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training ...

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Set for annual audition


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Published Jan. 25, 2010 at 9:40 p.m.

Dave Bush has a contract for the 2010 season. Now comes the not-so-small detail of claiming a spot in the starting rotation. After avoiding arbitration with a $4.215 million deal with the Brewers, the 30-year-old right-hander said he will report to spring training with expectations of being one of the five starters ...

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