Sports - Dec. 14, 2009
Brewers introduce Wolf
The Brewers Monday introduced left-hander Randy Wolf, who agreed to a three-year deal worth roughly $31 million.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, randy wolf

Sports - Dec. 13, 2009
Brewers roster has a balanced look
Only 10 players on the Brewers' current roster were on the 2008 National League Division Series roster. Considering the nature of baseball today, the turnover isn't that surprising. But combining the veteran experience of Randy Wolf, Greg Zaun and LaTroy Hawkins with the youth of Alcides Escobar and Carlos Gomez around an established core could be a key to success in 2010.
Tags: brewers, doug melvin, ken macha, prince fielder, ryan braun, gregg zaun, randy wolf, miller park, nl central

Sports - Dec. 12, 2009
Seth McClung's farewell tweet
Though the official deadline for the Brewers to tender contracts to unsigned players is at 10:59 p.m. tonight, popular relief pitcher Seth McClung is already saying goodbye to fans.
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Holiday Guide - Dec. 9, 2009
Forget the bargains -- go high-end holiday shopping
With the tight economy, it seems like everybody is looking is looking for a bargain this holiday season. What would you buy if money was not a factor? How about a $55,000 foosball table, a heated toilet seat with a remote control or a gorgeous Trek bike? Those are just a few of the things on our wish list. What would you put on yours?
Tags: trek, eleventhegame.com, corvette convertible, harry kaufmann motors, tiffany tennis bracelet, trek district carbon commuter bike, pioneer TV, mitchell and ness, robin yount jersey, funjet vacations, kohler c3 200, brewers, nikon d5000

Sports - Dec. 5, 2009
Saturday Scorecard: A crucial holiday shopping trip
So, you think you feel pressure about holiday shopping? Most people will forget their holiday gifts by mid-January. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin heads to the winter meetings on Monday in Indianapolis and the results of his expedition will have ramifications into August and September.
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Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 1, 2009
Predicting the biggest events of this decade
We're 31 days away from 2010 and in the coming weeks, news magazines will begin to debate what events dominated and shaped the first decade of the 21st century. These would be my predictions, for the most influential national events and Milwaukee stories in the last decade. And to add debate to controversy, I've ranked them from the most important on down.
Tags: biggest events of decade, 2000-20009, barack obama, hurricane katrina, housing crash, calatrava, miller park, brewers, harley-davidson, facebook, twitter, social media, newspapers, survivor, reality television, enron, george bush

Sports - Nov. 24, 2009
Fielder fourth in National League MVP voting
Prince Fielder finished a somewhat-surprising fourth in voting for the National League MVP which went, not surprisingly, to St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols.
Tags: prince fielder, brewers, cardinals, albert pujols, mvp, national league

Sports - Nov. 10, 2009
Yankees' success is proof Brewers are a lost cause
When the Yankees and their bloated payroll won the World Series last week, it was a signal to OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel that rooting for the Brewers is another in a long line of lost causes.
Tags: brewers, yankees, world series

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 - Nov. 3, 2009
Things you missed when the circus was in town ...
Now that Favreapalooza is over, Wisconsin sports fans need help in their "pain transition." We're here for you, folks. As you work your way from a stabbing, searing sensation to a dull ache and general feeling of numbness, fans can take a look at things that happened when the focus was on Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field.
Tags: packers, favre, badgers, brewers, spring training schedule, bucks, chelios, wave, admirals

Sports - Oct. 20, 2009
A question of loyalty: What do fans owe franchises?
It's easy to be a fan during the good times. Bandwagons bustle when teams win. What about the lean years? Our teams ask us for support and in exchange they owe us expertise and effort and an honest striving for victory. Most fans can live with losing, as long as they feel that the effort is genuine. Is rooting for the home team part of our civic duty?
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Sports - Oct. 12, 2009
Crazy Prince trade talk interrupts Packers-free Sunday
Bored during a weekend without the green and gold, fans at one local establishment began talking about the Brewers' need to trade their best player.
Tags: prince fielder, brewers, trade

Sports - Oct. 10, 2009
Saturday Scorecard: Athletes get hungry, too
In honor of dining month here at OnMilwaukee.com, we kick off this edition of Scorecard with an item about athletes and food. Just before training camp, Bucks rookie point guard Brandon Jennings indicated that he likes to hang around Bayshore Town Center, in part because he loves eating at The Cheesecake Factory. While hardly surprising, that revelation struck a chord. One of the more common questions we get asked at Saturday Scorecard headquarters is "Where do players like to go to eat?"
Tags: bucks, brewers, brandon jennings, cheesecake factory