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Wednesday: Brewers spring training live chat


Published March 9, 2010 at 8:10 p.m.


Spring training is less than a month away so it's time to start thinking baseball. Got a question about the 2010 Brewers? Ask our Brewers insiders during a live chat Wednesday afternoon.

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There is more to spring training than just baseball


Published March 9, 2010 at 4:28 p.m.


The e-mails come in like clockwork, starting with a trickle just before Super Bowl Sunday and intensifying as St. Patrick's Day approaches. OnMilwaukee.com readers ask "What are some things I should do when I'm down there? Especially away from the ballpark ..." Here are some answers.

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Looking for a smooth start


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Published Feb. 19, 2010 at 10:01 p.m.

Entering his second season at the helm, Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha faces completely different challenges than he did in his first year. Macha sat down with Anthony Witrado and discussed last season and what he is looking for as spring training starts ...

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Arbitration streak in jeopardy


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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 10:24 p.m.

Barring an unforeseen development, Doug Melvin's streak of never going to a salary arbitration hearing as general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers will end Thursday.Rightfielder Corey Hart's arbitration hearing is scheduled for that day in St. Petersburg, Fla., and there was no indication Tuesday that it would be avoided with a contract agreement."We've had enough time to get a deal done," said Melvin, who avoided a hearing with Hart last February on the eve of a scheduled hearing. "Right now,

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The Brewer Advent Calender #13: Corey Hart


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Published Feb. 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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More photos » ... Morry Gash - AP ... Can Corey Hart re-find his hitting stroke in 2010? ... Browse more photos » ... Open up door number thirteen and you find Brewers starting Right Fielder Corey Hart! ... Where to start with Hart?  Well, to begin with, a lot of fans don't like the former 11th round draft pick.  That might be because Milwaukee fans have seen the potential that he has and what he can bring to the lineup when in 2007 he had a slash line of .295/.353/.539 with 24 HR and 23

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The Brewer Advent Calendar #18: Seth McClung


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Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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Here's a favorite memory of Seth McClung ... View full size photo » ... It's true he's no longer a Brewer, but I hope you'll excuse me for breaking the format for a day to say one final thank you to a guy who became one of this community's favorite players: Seth McClung. McClung, who was non-tendered by the Crew, signed a minor league deal with the Marlins yesterday ... So, without further adieu, here's a poem I've prepared for the situation: ... We're all here today to say farewell to this guy

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Hart, Brewers likely headed to arbitration


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Published Jan. 31, 2010 at 10:33 p.m.

Just because the Brewers never have gone to an arbitration hearing with a player under Doug Melvin doesn't mean they won't do so.In fact, that streak appears almost certain to end in a couple of weeks ...

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Fielder to keep focus on baseball, not contract


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Published Jan. 31, 2010 at 10:26 p.m.

The plea came loud and clear over a house microphone Sunday at the Midwest Airlines Center.The Milwaukee Brewers faithful in attendance were listening intently, and general manager Doug Melvin hoped the face of the franchise, Prince Fielder, was paying attention as well ...

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Weekend Dad Mug: Brad Woodall Interview. Second Segment


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Published Jan. 31, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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More photos » ... Gene J. Puskar - AP ... Will Yovani Gallardo (shown here trying to go to his happy place) benefit from the additions of Rick Peterson and Gregg Zaun in 2010? ... Browse more photos » ... Well here we are, back again, for the second installment of my discussion with Brad Woodall, if you missed the first part, shame on you, and click here to read it. Currently, Brad is down in the Carolinas conducting clinics, and will be heading back to Wisconsin to hold both batting and

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The Brewer Advent Calendar #20: Doug Davis


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Published Jan. 31, 2010 at 2:23 p.m.
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More photos » ... Ross D. Franklin - AP ... Doug Davis crushes a pitch, that one of the Molinas makes a fantastic play on to keep the ball in the park. Doug Davis is not good at hitting ... Browse more photos » ... Open door #5, and out jumps Doug Davis. How crazy is that? ... After 3 seasons in Arizona, Doug Davis is coming back to Milwaukee, DD signed a 1yr $5.25M guaranteed deal, with a mutual option for 2011. As you may or may not remember, Doug Melvin signed Davis back in 2003, after

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