The Milwaukee Brewers have hired Ron Roenicke to be their next manager, giving him a two-year contract.
Roenicke will get his first managerial job after spending 11 years as a coach with the Los Angeles Angels.
While it has to be a thrill for Roenicke to finally become a manager, the length of the contract has to bother him a little bit.
Most managers receive at least three year contracts, so you have to wonder how much faith the Brewers really have in him. (Read More…)
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:16 am by steve
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The Milwaukee Brewers have declined the $7.5 million option on reliever Trevor Hoffman for the 2011 season.
The 43-year old struggled for much of the season and eventually lost his closer’s role to John Axford.
The team could always consider bringing Hoffman back for next year, but it would be at a much cheaper price.
He is unlikely to generate much interest, if any, out on the free agent market given his age and struggles last year. (Read More…)
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11:27 am by steve
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