| 2009 Milwaukee Brewers | |||
| Third Place, National League Central | |||
| Win-Loss | 80 – 82 | Team Average | 0.263 |
| Runs-Runs Allowed | 785 – 818 | Team OBP | 0.341 |
| Team ERA | 4.83 | Team SLG | 0.426 |
| Team WHIP | 1.47 | Team OPS | 0.767 |
Incoming
| Date | Player | Type | Team | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/10 | Corey Hart | Club won arbitration | Brewers | OF RF |
| 02/09/10 | Scott Schoeneweis | Minor League Deal | Diamondbacks | RP |
| 01/28/10 | Jim Edmonds | Minor League Deal | - | OF CF |
| 01/26/10 | Carlos Villanueva | Avoided arbitration | Brewers | RP |
| 01/25/10 | David Bush | Avoided arbitration | Brewers | SP |
| 01/21/10 | Todd Coffey | Avoided arbitration | Brewers | RP |
| 01/20/10 | Doug Davis | Signed Deal | Diamondbacks | SP |
| 01/19/10 | Rickie Weeks | Avoided arbitration | Brewers | 2B |
| 01/19/10 | Carlos Gomez | Avoided arbitration | Twins | OF CF |
| 01/18/10 | Jody Gerut | Avoided arbitration | Brewers | OF CF RF |
| 01/14/10 | Norris Hopper | Minor League Deal | - | OF CF LF RF |
| 12/18/09 | Claudio Vargas | Signed Deal | Brewers | SP RP |
| 12/18/09 | Kameron Loe | Minor League Deal | - | SP RP |
| 12/18/09 | Matt Treanor | Minor League Deal | Tigers | C |
| 12/15/09 | Mark DiFelice | Minor League Deal | Brewers | RP |
| 12/15/09 | A.J. Murray | Minor League Deal | - | RP |
| 12/14/09 | Randy Wolf | Signed Deal | Dodgers | SP |
| 12/14/09 | Craig Counsell | Signed Deal | Brewers | 2B 3B SS |
| 12/10/09 | LaTroy Hawkins | Signed Deal | Astros | CL RP |
| 12/04/09 | Gregg Zaun | Signed Deal | Rays | C |
| 12/01/09 | John Halama | Minor League Deal | - | RP |
| 11/23/09 | Chris Capuano | Minor League Deal | - | SP |
| 10/05/09 | Trevor Hoffman | Re-signed | Brewers | CL |
| 11/06/09 | Carlos Gomez | Trade | - | OF CF |
| 11/18/09 | George Kottaras | Claimed on waivers | - | C |
| 12/07/09 | Luis Cruz | Claimed on waivers | - | SS |
| 01/27/10 | Joe Inglett | Claimed on waivers | - | 2B OF LF |
| 02/03/10 | Marco Estrada | Claimed on waivers | - | RP |
Outgoing
| Date | Player | Type | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/10 | Felipe Lopez | Signed Deal | Cardinals |
| 02/10/10 | Jesus Colome | Minor League Deal | Mariners |
| 02/01/10 | Seth McClung | Minor League Deal | Marlins |
| 01/30/10 | Frank Catalanotto | Minor League Deal | Mets |
| 01/19/10 | J.J. Hardy | Avoided arbitration | Twins |
| 01/13/10 | Brad Nelson | Minor League Deal | Mariners |
| 12/21/09 | Mike Rivera | Minor League Deal | Yankees |
| 12/15/09 | Mike Cameron | Signed Deal | Red Sox |
| 12/11/09 | Chris Duffy | Minor League Deal | Phillies |
| 12/11/09 | Jason Kendall | Signed Deal | Royals |
| 12/09/09 | Corey Patterson | Minor League Deal | Mariners |
| 12/04/09 | Carlos Corporan | Minor League Deal | Diamondbacks |
| 11/14/09 | R.J. Swindle | Minor League Deal | Rays |
| 10/26/09 | Jason Bourgeois | Minor League Deal | Astros |
| 11/06/09 | J.J. Hardy | Trade | Twins |
| 03/13/10 | Hernan Iribarren | Claimed on waivers | Rangers |
Chris Capuano – Brewers – 3/16 4:47 pm
Chris Capuano has been shut down indefinitely with elbow inflammation.
John Halama – Brewers – 3/16 4:05 pm
Brewers released LHP John Halama.
A.J. Murray – Brewers – 3/15 8:34 pm
Brewers reassigned LHP A.J. Murray and catcher Martin Maldonado to minor league camp; optioned RHPs Mark Rogers and Amaury Rivas to Double-A Huntsville.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 3/14 12:33 am
Craig Counsell was scratched from Saturday’s action due to a stiff neck.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/27 2:13 am
Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that Felipe Lopez will make a $1.75 million base salary in his new one-year contract with the Cardinals.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/27 1:34 am
The Cardinals have signed infielder Felipe Lopez to a one-year, $2 million contract, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/27 12:41 am
The Cardinals are close to signing free agent infielder Felipe Lopez to a one-year contract, reports Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Chris Capuano – Brewers – 2/23 9:38 pm
Chris Capuano (Tommy John surgery) threw his first major league bullpen session in almost two years on Tuesday.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/23 9:26 pm
Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that ‘an official involved in the Felipe Lopez bidding’ believes he will sign with the Cardinals.
Braden Looper – Free Agent – 2/23 12:42 am
According to MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick, the Dodgers are interested in free agent righty Braden Looper but not at his current asking price.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/22 11:03 pm
MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan heard Monday that the Rangers are not currently interested in free agent utilityman Felipe Lopez.
Eric Gagne – Brewers – 2/19 2:20 am
MLB.com reports that the Dodgers have signed Eric Gagne to a minor league contract.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/17 11:03 pm
The Cardinals and Padres are among four teams pursuing free agent Felipe Lopez, according to FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi.
Eric Gagne – Brewers – 2/16 11:37 pm
Free agent reliever Eric Gagne worked out for the Rockies in Arizona on Tuesday, according to a story by MLB.com’s Thomas Harding.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 2/13 3:29 am
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com, free agent infielder Felipe Lopez has fired agent Scott Boras.
Frank Catalanotto – Brewers – 1/30 5:58 pm
The Mets have signed Frank Catalanotto to a minor league deal, reports Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger
Frank Catalanotto – Brewers – 1/29 8:15 pm
SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports that the Mets are among three teams looking at free agent utilityman Frank Catalanotto.
Braden Looper – Free Agent – 1/29 1:55 am
The Mets are ‘looking at’ free agent right-hander Braden Looper, reports Jayson Stark of ESPN.com.
Jim Edmonds – Brewers – 1/28 8:03 pm
Brewers signed OF Jim Edmonds to a minor league contract.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/26 5:55 pm
According to CBSSports.com, the A’s have agreed to terms with right-hander Ben Sheets on a one-year contract worth around $8 million.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/26 1:49 pm
Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com reports that the A’s have made a ‘competitive offer’ to free agent right-hander Ben Sheets.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/25 7:07 pm
Free agent right-hander Ben Sheets is seeking a guaranteed salary of $8 million in 2010, according to SI.com’s Jon Heyman.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/25 5:29 pm
Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Athletics are trying to sign free agent right-hander Ben Sheets.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/25 4:58 pm
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that it’s to be determined whether Ben Sheets will throw again for clubs this week.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/20 1:36 pm
Ben Sheets topped out at 90-91 MPH during his short throwing session Tuesday in front of interested major league clubs.
Eric Gagne – Brewers – 1/20 1:18 pm
According to a report out of Quebec, passed along by the Philadelphia Daily News, Eric Gagne will work out in front of Phillies scouts this week.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/19 2:45 am
The Mets plan to attend Ben Sheets’ throwing session Tuesday afternoon at the University of Louisiana.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/15 2:01 am
The Blue Jays are among the teams expected to attend Ben Sheets’ throwing session next Tuesday at the University of Louisiana.
Norris Hopper – Brewers – 1/14 11:10 pm
Brewers signed OF Norris Hopper to a minor league contract.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/13 11:58 pm
Ben Sheets will conduct a pitching session at the University of Louisiana for teams interested in signing him to a contract.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/12 3:06 am
According to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs ‘plan to make a run’ at free agent right-hander Ben Sheets.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/9 10:11 pm
Orioles team president Andy MacPhail asked for the medical records on free agent right-hander Ben Sheets, but never received them, reports Roch Kubato of MASNSports.com.
Chris Capuano – Brewers – 1/9 9:58 pm
Chris Capuano (elbow) is optimistic about his chances for earning a roster spot with the Brewers.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/6 8:28 pm
David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that the Phillies have touched base with the agents for free agent right-handers Ben Sheets and Chien-Ming Wang.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 1/4 1:49 pm
Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets have turned their attention to a pool of starting pitchers that includes Ben Sheets, Joel Pineiro and Jon Garland.
Felipe Lopez – Brewers – 12/29 3:33 pm
According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals ‘are known to have interest’ in free agent Felipe Lopez.
Claudio Vargas – Brewers – 12/19 12:05 am
Brewers re-signed RHP Claudio Vargas to a one-year, $900,000 contract.
Matt Treanor – Brewers – 12/18 10:45 pm
Brewers signed C Matt Treanor to a minor league contract.
Kameron Loe – Brewers – 12/18 6:26 pm
Brewers signed RHP Kameron Loe to a minor league contract.
Claudio Vargas – Brewers – 12/18 4:04 pm
Claudio Vargas is scheduled to take a physical in Milwaukee on Friday in order to finalize his one-year extension with the Brewers.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/16 1:36 pm
According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, Mike Cameron’s two-year deal with the Red Sox contains a limited no-trade clause.
A.J. Murray – Brewers – 12/16 12:07 am
Brewers signed LHP A.J. Murray to a minor league contract.
Mark DiFelice – Brewers – 12/16 12:04 am
Brewers signed RHP Mark DiFelice to a minor league contract.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 12/15 5:17 pm
According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees are ‘very interested’ in Ben Sheets but believe he is in no rush to sign.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/15 4:33 am
Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe has confirmed that Mike Cameron and the Red Sox have reached agreement on a two-year, $15.5 million contract.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/15 2:00 am
FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports the Red Sox and Mike Cameron are closing in on a two-year deal worth around $15.5 million.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/14 11:33 pm
According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox are in serious talks with free agent outfielder Mike Cameron on a two-year deal.
Claudio Vargas – Brewers – 12/14 9:35 pm
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Brewers have agreed to a deal to re-sign Claudio Vargas.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/14 7:31 pm
Brewers re-signed INF Craig Counsell to a one-year contract.
Randy Wolf – Brewers – 12/14 7:08 pm
Brewers signed LHP Randy Wolf to a three-year, $29.75 million contract.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/13 2:10 pm
Brewers GM Doug Melvin confirmed to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that he has a tentative agreement in place to bring back Craig Counsell.
Seth McClung – Brewers – 12/13 1:54 am
Brewers non-tendered RHP Seth McClung.
Mike Rivera – Brewers – 12/13 1:52 am
Brewers non-tendered catcher Mike Rivera.
Mark DiFelice – Brewers – 12/13 1:50 am
Brewers non-tendered RHP Mark DiFelice.
Seth McClung – Brewers – 12/12 1:21 pm
Seth McClung told fans on his Twitter account that he will be non-tendered a contract.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/12 1:13 am
Craig Counsell’s agent Barry Meister said his client hopes to make a decision on his future by Monday.
LaTroy Hawkins – Brewers – 12/10 9:54 pm
Brewers signed RHP LaTroy Hawkins to a two-year, $7.5 million contract.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/10 7:16 pm
According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Brewers sweetened their offer for free agent infielder Craig Counsell on Thursday morning.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/10 1:37 am
Craig Counsell’s agent, Barry Meister, said he had a good meeting with Brewers management on Wednesday.
Jason Kendall – Brewers – 12/10 1:02 am
The Royals have offered free agent catcher Jason Kendall a two-year deal, reports the Kansas City Star’s Bob Dutton.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 12/9 9:11 pm
Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com writes that right-hander Ben Sheets could seek up to $12 million in free agency.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/9 7:41 pm
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the club has interest in free agent infielder Craig Counsell.
Gregg Zaun – Brewers – 12/9 2:14 am
Brewers manager Ken Macha said Tuesday that he’s hoping to get at least 100 games out of catcher Gregg Zaun next season.
Jason Kendall – Brewers – 12/8 11:40 pm
The Rangers are interested in catcher Jason Kendall, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Claudio Vargas – Brewers – 12/8 10:32 pm
MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy reports the Brewers are close to re-signing Claudio Vargas and will have him serve as a reliever.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 12/8 9:37 pm
According to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com, the Rangers have requested a medical update on free agent Ben Sheets.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 12/8 6:51 pm
Ben Sheets’ agent Casey Close will meet with the Mets and Yankees, among other teams, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/8 6:37 pm
According to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy, free agent infielder Craig Counsell is seeking a two-year deal this winter.
Jason Kendall – Brewers – 12/8 1:36 pm
Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com reports that free agent catcher Jason Kendall is ‘focusing on a possible contract with Kansas City.’
Braden Looper – Free Agent – 12/8 1:28 am
Free agent right-hander Braden Looper told FOXSports.com on Monday that he would like to pitch for the Cubs in 2010.
Mark DiFelice – Brewers – 12/7 8:22 pm
Brewers right-hander Mark DiFelice will likely miss 2010 after undergoing shoulder surgery this week to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff.
Mark DiFelice – Brewers – 12/7 7:32 pm
Brewers right-hander Mark DiFelice underwent shoulder surgery this week to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/5 3:29 pm
Mike Cameron is the Cubs’ top option to play center field, reports Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Jason Kendall – Brewers – 12/5 3:13 am
A source told Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse that free agent catcher Jason Kendall wanted $5 million to stay with the Brewers.
Gregg Zaun – Brewers – 12/4 7:41 pm
Brewers signed catcher Gregg Zaun to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with an option for 2011 worth $2.25 million.
Gregg Zaun – Brewers – 12/4 7:26 pm
According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, Gregg Zaun’s deal with the Brewers is worth $2.15 million guaranteed.
Gregg Zaun – Brewers – 12/4 7:16 pm
Gregg Zaun has agreed to terms with the Brewers, according to MLB.com.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 12/4 2:57 pm
The Brewers plan to offer a contract soon to free agent Craig Counsell, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/1 11:06 pm
The Brewers will not offer arbitration to any of their free agents.
John Halama – Brewers – 12/1 9:26 pm
Brewers signed LHP John Halama to a minor league contract.
Mike Cameron – Brewers – 12/1 2:00 pm
Free agent outfielder Mike Cameron told ESPN.com’s Buster Olney this week that he wants to play for a contender in 2010.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 11/27 3:04 pm
Orioles president Andy MacPhail acknowledged Thursday that the O’s will consider adding a high-risk, high-reward pitcher like Ben Sheets.
Chris Capuano – Brewers – 11/23 10:43 pm
Brewers signed Chris Capuano to a minor league contract.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 11/23 8:27 pm
The Mets are interested in free agent starter Ben Sheets, according to the New York Post.
George Kottaras – Free Agent – 11/18 8:49 pm
Brewers claimed catcher George Kottaras off waivers from Red Sox.
Eric Gagne – Brewers – 11/17 9:55 pm
The Brewers are unlikely to bring back Eric Gagne, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
Craig Counsell – Brewers – 11/16 5:02 pm
Craig Counsell has attracted interest from 12 teams, reports Buster Olney of ESPN.com.
Eric Gagne – Brewers – 11/14 1:11 am
Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports! writes that Eric Gagne hopes to return to the major leagues as a starting pitcher.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 11/13 8:07 pm
Ben Sheets’ agent, Casey Close, said Friday afternoon that his client fully intends to pitch in the upcoming season.
Braden Looper – Free Agent – 11/13 6:04 pm
According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Brewers have declined RHP Braden Looper’s $6.5 million option for 2010.
Braden Looper – Free Agent – 11/13 2:10 pm
The Brewers have until Saturday to make a decision on Braden Looper’s $6.5 million mutual option for 2010.
Jason Kendall – Brewers – 11/11 10:02 pm
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the Brewers don’t intend to bring back Jason Kendall unless he takes a pay cut.
Ben Sheets – Brewers – 11/11 7:01 pm
Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse suggests that Ben Sheets may not try a comeback.
Dave Weathers – Free Agent – 11/6 7:41 pm
Brewers declined RHP David Weathers’ $3.7 million option for 2010.