October 29, 2008 The Brewers have alerted teams that they are willing to listen to offers for Prince Fielder, according to the New York Post.
Our View:The Brewers aren't likely to move Fielder, as it would take a great packaged to acquire him.
October 20, 2008 The Brewers aren't expected to name their new manager until after the World Series, possibly due to the commissioner's orders not to make big announcements during the festivities. At this point, the top options appear to be Ken Macha and Bob Brenly, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.
Our View:We're all for whichever manager allows Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun to hit the most homers. Yes, we're joking. Sort of.
October 17, 2008 The Brewers will be bringing back GM Doug Melvin though interim manager Dale Sveum will not return in '09, at least as the manager, according to the Associated Press. “Dale is a solid baseball man,” Melvin said. “He is a loyal and hard-working individual who will get a high recommendation from me to our new manager to remain on the coaching staff.”
Our View:The Brewers went 7-5 under Sveum to make the playoffs before they lost to the eventual NL Champion Phillies. Given the way this played out, we would be shocked to see Sveum remain withe the Brewers so look for him to be on someone other teams bench in 2009.
October 5, 2008 Prince Fielder got his only hit of the NLDS on Sunday, a home run off of Joe Blanton.
Our View:He finished the series only 1-for-14.
October 1, 2008 Prince Fielder struck out three times in four at bats in Game 1 of the NLDS on Wednesday.
Our View:No strikeout was more critical than in the ninth inning with a runner on second down two with one out. Unfortunately, the big fella just didn't have it going today against some excellent Phillies pitching.
