Archive for October, 2006
Brewers hire Skaalen as batting coach (AP)
Jim Skaalen, minor league hitting coordinator for the Milwaukee Brewers since 2000, has been hired as the team’s batting coach. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Friday that Skaalen has been instrumental in the development of hitters in the minors, “and his experience and familiarity with our core group of young players will be important [...]
Posted: October 27th, 2006.
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Brewers’ Miller exercises $2.25 million option (AP)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Damian Miller exercised his $2.25 million option for 2007 on Thursday. Miller batted .251 with six home runs and 38 RBIs this year. In addition to his base salary, he can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses. Milwaukee had passed on a $3.75 million club option. In addition, the Brewers released [...]
Posted: October 12th, 2006.
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C Miller exercises option with Brewers; RHP Gonzalez cut (SportsTicker)
MILWAUKEE (Ticker) - The Milwaukee Brewers did not want Damian Miller back. Luckily for the veteran catcher, he had a player option for 2007.
Posted: October 12th, 2006.
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Lidle had twin passions — pitching and flying (AP)
On the mound, Cory Lidle lived on the edge. Off the field, he was the same way. Pitching and flying, those were his passions. And cruising above the clouds in his own plane, he felt free — and free from the bounds of a troubling season. “Yeah, it’s risky, but no more risky than driving [...]
Posted: October 12th, 2006.
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Brewers pick up 2007 option on RHP Cordero (SportsTicker)
MILWAUKEE (Ticker) - The Milwaukee Brewers kept their closer in the fold Friday, picking up their 2007 option on Francisco Cordero.
Posted: October 6th, 2006.
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