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Brewers Notebook: Marcum anchoring the rotation

Published May 23, 2011 at 4:07 p.m.

At first glance, the trade for Shaun Marcum looked to be the Brewers' signature off-season acquisition. That move was quickly overshadowed by the Zack Greinke trade. While Greinke is still working up to full strength, Marcum has emerged as a legitimate ace and an anchor in the Brewers' revamped rotation.

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Royals agree to deals with Aviles, Escobar (PA SportsTicker)

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Published Feb. 20, 2011 at 6:46 p.m.

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to one-year deals with Mike Aviles and Alcides Escobar, the team's projected starters at third base and shortstop ...

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Brewers expected to move Gamel around

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Published Feb. 19, 2011 at 3:03 a.m.

Looks like Mat Gamel will need to keep an assortment of fielding gloves ready during the Milwaukee Brewers' spring camp ...

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Brewers Numerical History: #2

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Published Feb. 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Last Post: #61 ... There have been fewer Brewers players to wear #2 than you might expect. When Joe Inglett made his first appearance in the 2010 season, he became just the twelfth Brewer ever to do so in a regular season game ... The first Brewer to wear #2 was Ted Savage , born Ephesian Savage on February 21, 1937, in Venice, Illinois. Over a nine-year career as a major league outfielder, he amassed 321 hits and 34 home runs in 642 games. He managed to play for eight teams in his

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The BCB Spring Training Countdown, #1: The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

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Published Feb. 15, 2011 at 1:01 p.m.

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More photos » ... Morry Gash - AP ... Lorenzo Cain is one of the handful of players who have already played for both the Timber Rattlers and the Brewers ... Browse more photos » ... This is the fourth of four giveaways as we count down the final days to pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. Congratulations to statsllc, who won a copy of John Sickels' Baseball Prospect Book 2011 in yesterday's drawing. You still have time to sign up to win an autographed ball from the Huntsville

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The BCB Spring Training Countdown #2: The Nashville Sounds

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Published Feb. 14, 2011 at 1:01 p.m.

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Kiyoshi Ota - Getty Images ... Prince Fielder: Former Nashville Sound ... View full size photo » ... This is the third post in a four day giveaway countdown to spring training. If you weren't around over the weekend, you might have missed the posts on John Sickels' Prospect Book 2011 and the Huntsville Stars. Follow those links to sign up for the giveaways ... We're just two days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Maryvale and it's time to unveil our next giveaway, courtesy of the

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The BCB Spring Training Countdown, #3: The Huntsville Stars

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Published Feb. 13, 2011 at 1:01 p.m.

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Jeffrey Phelps - AP ... Jonathan Lucroy, seen here tagging out Miguel Tejada, is one of several former Huntsville Stars on the Brewers ... View full size photo » ... Yesterday we started the spring training countdown with John Sickels' Baseball Prospect Book 2011. Follow that link to sign up for your chance to win it ... Now, though, it's time to unveil today's giveaway, courtesy of the Huntsville Stars! ... The Stars are the first of three minor league affiliates we'll be featuring over the

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Spring Training Roster Battles: Position Players

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Published Feb. 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

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More photos » ... Ross D. Franklin - AP ... George Kottaras won the backup role last spring, can he keep it? ... Browse more photos » ... It's a beautiful time of the year--we're in the last weekend before spring training officially opens! The Brewers are one of the more set rosters in the league and it would be surprising to see any major changes, barring injury (knock on wood), but there are a few positions where players will be fighting for a spot. Let's take a look-see at what battles

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The BCB Spring Training Giveaway Countdown, #4: The Baseball Prospect Book 2011

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Published Feb. 12, 2011 at 2:16 p.m.

More photos » ... Jim Prisching - AP ... Mark Rogers and 33 other Brewers are among the 1100+ prospects listed in The Baseball Prospect Book 2011 ... Browse more photos » ... Four days from today, pitchers and catchers will report to Maryvale to begin the 2011 season. Just like we've done each of the last two years, we'll count down these final days of the offseason with one giveaway each day ... Frequent BCB readers have most likely seen me link to Minor League Ball and have heard me

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The Micro Brew Position-By-Position Review: Third Base and Corner Outfield

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Published Feb. 7, 2011 at 6:01 p.m.

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More photos » ... KYLE ERICSON - AP ... Let's all hope Casey "never regress" McGehee never regresses, because there's not much behind him in the minors ... Browse more photos » ... I hope you've all recovered from last night. It was an exciting and stressful game with many twists and turns. And while it sure was a Puppy Bowl for the ages, some of us here at BCB haven't stopped thinking about baseball. With only 9 days until pitchers and catchers report, the major and minor league season will

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