Archive for October, 2007
Brewers decline Geoff Jenkins’ $9 million option for 2008 (AP)
Geoff Jenkins enjoyed a solid year as the Milwaukee Brewers stayed in playoff contention for most of the season. Now they’re moving on without him. The Brewers said Tuesday they’ve declined a $9 million option for Jenkins, parting ways with the veteran left fielder who has played his entire career in Milwaukee.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Brewers decline option on OF Jenkins (PA SportsTicker)
The Milwaukee Brewers parted ways with Geoff Jenkins on Tuesday, declining a $9 million contract option on the veteran outfielder.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Geoff Jenkins’ option declined by Milwaukee Brewers (AP)
Geoff Jenkins’ $9 million option was declined Tuesday by the Milwaukee Brewers, making the left fielder eligible for free agency. Jenkins, drafted by the Brewers in first round in 1995, had played his entire career for Milwaukee and had been the longest tenured veteran on the team. He slumped badly the past two seasons, and [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Brewers hire Ted Simmons as bench coach, send Dale Sveum back to third (AP)
Former All-Star catcher Ted Simmons was hired as bench coach for the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, with Dale Sveum returning to his role as third-base coach. Sveum replaces Nick Leyva, who was let go at the end of the season. Simmons, who played for Milwaukee and was a key member of the Brewers’ last postseason [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Agent: Brewers decline Jenkins’ option (AP)
The Milwaukee Brewers will decline a $9 million option for left fielder Geoff Jenkins, his agent said Tuesday. “We’ve been verbally told by the Milwaukee Brewers that they chose to decline Geoff’s option for the 2008 season,” agent Damon Lapa said. “We’re still awaiting formal written confirmation.” Jenkins, drafted by the Brewers in first round [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Brewers name Simmons bench coach (PA SportsTicker)
The Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday named Ted Simmons as their new bench coach.
Posted: October 30th, 2007.
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Brewers designate 3B Koskie for assignment (PA SportsTicker)
Just 10 days after the Milwaukee Brewers declined his option for 2008, third baseman Corey Koskie was designated for assignment on Monday.
Posted: October 29th, 2007.
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Brewers 1B Fielder, Yankees 3B Rodriguez win Hank Aaron Award (PA SportsTicker)
Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers and Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees have been selected by the fans as the winners of the 2007 Hank Aaron Award, baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced Sunday.
Posted: October 28th, 2007.
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Brewers let Koskie go (Yahoo! Sports)
The development of Ryan Braun certainly made the decision easier for the Milwaukee Brewers, who on Friday…
Posted: October 20th, 2007.
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3B Corey Koskie can become free agent after Brewers decline 2008 option (AP)
Corey Koskie became eligible for free agency Friday when the Milwaukee Brewers declined his 2008 option. The 34-year-old third basemen did not play during the season after dealing with the effects of concussion he received in 2006. Koskie did not immediately return a message seeking comment. The Brewers said he’ll remain on their 40-man roster [...]
Posted: October 19th, 2007.
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