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. 7, 2009
Saturday Scorecard: Did you hear about the Bucks?
Five games is a small sample and nobody is printing playoff tickets yet, but the Bucks are taking steps toward winning back fans and creating buzz. The play of rookie point guard Brandon Jennings (foreground) has been impressive, Andrew Bogut (above) looks healthy and second-round pick Jodie Meeks joined forces with both during a blowout victory over the Knicks on Saturday.
Tags: bucks, brandon jennings, andrew bogut, jodie meeks, j.j. hardy, carlos gomez

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 - Sept. 6, 2009
Brewers' core could soon be separated
Once upon a time, Bill Hall, Ben Sheets, J.J. Hardy and Corey Hart were considered integral components in the Brewers' long term plans. Hall and Sheets are gone and it looks like Hart and Hardy might be on their way out after the season. What's it mean for the Brewers? Nothing, really. This is baseball's "Circle of Life" for smaller-market franchises.
Tags: brewers, j.j. hardy, corey hart, doug melvin

Sports - Aug. 31, 2009
Brewers Notebook: Last chance to make noise
With 32 games to play, the Brewers are running out of time to make a move in the National League Central. After going 10-12 in 22 straight games against sub-.500 teams, there's a gauntlet looming ahead, beginning with three games in St. Louis against the division-leading Cardinals.
Tags: brewers, j.j. hardy, doug melvin, ken macha, seth mcclung, trevor hoffman, nl central, st. louis cardinals

Arts & Entertainment - May 26, 2009
A Memorable Memorial
Monday May 25th, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI   I’ve said it before and I meant it - one thing I will never joke around about is how I have the utmost respect and gratitude for my freedoms as an American. I know there was a cost paid by countless soldiers who gave their lives in battle. T...
Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, J.J. Hardy, Tootsie Pop