With the Diamondbacks coming and going through town this week, this was the first chance for former Brewers’ shortstop Jean Segura to revisit the city where he grew up as a young major league player. After a a string of disappointing seasons, Milwaukee shipped Segura to Arizona over the winter, where he has thrived this […]
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Midseason Prospects #3: 3 Up 3 Down
As the All-Star Break closes, it’s time for one last group of Three Up, Three Down prospects from the Brewers system. The first day featured some of the best prospects in the system, while yesterday’s feature looked at depth prospects; today, the topic is mostly Brewers pitching prospects. Once again, the picks include Kyle Lesniewski […]
Rolling Out the Barrel: Chasing an Up-Hill Dream
It’s February, folks, which means that the last baseball-less month is in our wake. Pitchers and catchers report two weeks from today, which means we’re just 14 days away from new pictures of some of our favorite ballplayers working out in the Arizona sun. New general manager David Stearns continues to reshape the franchise, making […]
Pulling Apart the Segura Trade
Last week, the Milwaukee Brewers traded shortstop Jean Segura and right-hander Tyler Wagner to the Arizona Diamondbacks in return for right-hander Chase Anderson, infielder Aaron Hill and infield prospect Isan Diaz. The trade has largely been painted as a significant win for the Brewers. Some have considered the deal a pure salary dump, as the […]