Sports - Nov. 8, 2009
Hardy trade just the beginning
At first glance, Doug Melvin's decision to trade J.J. Hardy for a virtually unknown centerfielder raised some eyebrows. But look beyond the surface, and you'll see a deal that is merely setting the table for what's yet to come.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, carlos gomez, j.j. hardy, mike cameron, alcides escobar

Sports - Nov. 6, 2009
Hardy traded to Minnesota, Brewers get CF Gomez
As expected, the Brewers traded shortstop J.J. Hardy. Somewhat surprisingly, though, the team didn't bring back pitching for the 2007 National League All-Star, instead getting Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, j.j. hardy, minnesota twins, carlos gomez

Sports - Nov. 5, 2009
With World Series over, Brewers will get to work
Now that the Yankees have defeated the Phillies, captured their 27th championship and are planning their victory parade, the rest of the baseball world will begin making off-season plans. For the Brewers, the "to do" list includes deciding which veteran free agents to retain and the almost never-ending pursuit of quality pitching.
Tags: brewers, world series, yankees, doug melvin

Sports - Oct. 7, 2009
Brewers' brass meets the press
Brewers GM Doug Melvin met with the media Wednesday to discuss the 2009 campaign.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, prince fielder, ryan braun, ken macha

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 5, 2009
Monday musings: October 2009 edition
I'm a little distracted today. Maybe it's from a nice weekend, or maybe it has something to do with some sort of football game tonight. I do have a bunch of things on my mind, though. I'd like to get them on "paper" before they float away.
Tags: favre, doug melvin, al's run, curb your enthusiasm