With the Brewers two days away from the first pitch of 2017 Spring Training at the Maryvale Baseball Park in West Phoenix, we at the Sky Sox wanted to keep you fans aware of what’s happening down in Arizona. So, we’ll be posting daily updates from Brew Crew Camp, thanks in part to Brewers Beat Writers Tom Haudricourt (@haudricourt) of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, and Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) of MLB.com.
First off, the beat-writing duo had plenty to say about some former Sox pitchers.
In my first #Brewers column of the spring, I project their opening day lineup and talk about “the next step.” https://t.co/0FDQlc9lAq
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 19, 2017
#Brewers manager Craig Counsell said RHP Hiram Burgos will start first exhibition game Friday vs. UWM at Maryvale. Burgos ramping up for WBC
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 21, 2017
Here is a look at #Brewers pitching prospect Josh Hader throwing live BP on Tuesday at Maryvale. pic.twitter.com/KSKm4ZZvdc
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 21, 2017
#Brewers manager Craig Counsell said LHP Brent Suter’s shot to make club in camp is as reliever but doesn’t mean wouldn’t start in minors.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 22, 2017
Watching @D_Magno32 throw gas reminds me why I stay in the press box. pic.twitter.com/JDCTVPcfff
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) February 21, 2017
Former Sky Sox outfielder Domingo Santana spent three games in 2016 with Colorado Springs, as part of an attempt to get back to 100 percent strength. During the 2015 season, Santana hit .333 in 95 games with the Sox, hitting 18 home runs and tying for the team lead with 77 RBIs.
For #Brewers RF Domingo Santana, it’s all about staying healthy after injury-marred 2016 season. https://t.co/MExYMyoMw7
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 22, 2017
After starting eight games for the Sox in 2016, Taylor Jungmann is using Spring Training as a chance to get back to Milwaukee. The right-hander went 9-8 with a 3.77 earned run average as part of Milwaukee’s starting rotation in 2015
After a rough 2016, Taylor Jungmann is looking to re-establish himself in #Brewers camp. https://t.co/DPn4wmkirm
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 21, 2017
ICYMI, some video of live BP from home plate, plus the Brewers’ plan for Taylor Jungmann: https://t.co/PxAoNs7AMK
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) February 22, 2017
Former No. 1 prospect Orlando Arcia spent a majority of 2016 at shortstop for the Sox, earning a spot on both the Pacific Coast League All-Star team, as well as the 2016 All-PCL team. 2017 marks his first full season with the Brew Crew.
He had a rough two months. I wrote about it this morning. https://t.co/e78ncDAQkX https://t.co/g4mbgwEDgm
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 21, 2017
Tyler Cravy celebrated the offseason with the birth of his daughter Ophelia on February 7. During the 2016 season, he spent six weeks with the big league club, and learned quite a bit from it.
Tyler Cravy’s “overnight” stay with the #Brewers lasted six weeks, and he seized the opportunity. https://t.co/msPMTeawlp
— Tom (@Haudricourt) February 20, 2017
Catchers Manny Pina and Andrew Susac both spent time in 2016, and the Brewers front office decided to stick with them instead of going after free agent Matt Wieters.
The Brewers kept tabs on Matt Wieters to the end, but are content with their trio of younger catchers. More: https://t.co/kwVEx2iBf0
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) February 22, 2017
As Brewers begin a new era behind the plate, a look at how the three catcher candidates are approaching this camp: https://t.co/7vAZ8LnVbi
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) February 16, 2017
Meanwhile, Brewers owner Mark Attanasio made the trip down to Arizona and had quite the stirring pep talk in lieu of the 2017 season.
Owner sees opportunity for Brewers players this year; told them in English and Spanish today, “Don’t f— it up.” https://t.co/L67VRAjK8I
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) February 18, 2017
Brewers prospect Brett Phillips spoke with MiLB.com about his 2016 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The No. 7 prospect in the Brewers system according to MLB.com made Milwaukee’s 40-man roster over the offseason.
#Brewers prospect Brett Phillips was frank in his assessment of 2016, outlook for 2017 in the latest Prospect Q&A: https://t.co/iVZeJkk3gf pic.twitter.com/GxfXKuZfoI
— MiLB.com (@MiLB) February 20, 2017
Finally, a few not-so-serious happenings at camp:
The laugh. Is back. It’s just #SpringTraining, but #Brewers OF prospect Brett Phillips is in midseason form. Watch: https://t.co/V3VMc4vCY7 pic.twitter.com/3OHbaZCh28
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 21, 2017
Baseball players. They’re just like us. Nice water bottle flip, @orlandoarcia9! #CactusCrew pic.twitter.com/1cDXLjZJdR
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February 21, 2017
Braun & Nieuwenhuis are learning cricket basics from @hkgkdave75 @nisargpatel88 of the @ICC
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February 22, 2017
Only in Spring Training can you find @FlavaFraz21 and @JRvillar6 playing @JENGA in full uniform at a PHX TV studio. @MLBNetwork #CactusCrew pic.twitter.com/0ooWbCadwz
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February 22, 2017
(Featured photo courtesy of @Brewers)
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