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Brewers report: Inside pitch
 

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The Brewers are kicking the tires on so many free agent pitchers, their shoes already are getting worn out.

The latest name to surface as a possible target is Carl Pavano. The right-hander's agent, Tom O'Connell, confirmed he had informal talks with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin about his client.

"He's definitely on their radar," O'Connell said.

O'Connell wouldn't reveal the years or money he is seeking for Pavano but anticipated speaking with Melvin again at the winter meetings in Indianapolis, Dec. 7-10. The market for pitchers always moves slowly, so it makes sense to think nothing much will happen before those meetings.

"It's a solid market (for Pavano), but teams always take the 'wait and see' approach," O'Connell said. "Certain guys (on the market) are going to dictate how the other guys go."

Pavano, who will be 34 in January, rebounded from some tough, injury-riddled years with the Yankees to go 14-12 with a 5.10 ERA in 33 starts last season with Cleveland and Minnesota. In 199 1/3 innings, he allowed 235 hits but only 39 walks with 147 strikeouts. He had a 1.37 WHIP and .294 opponents batting average.

After going 9-8 with a 5.37 ERA for Cleveland, Pavano was picked up by the Twins for the playoff race and went 5-4 with a 4.64 ERA in 12 starts. Minnesota is reported to be interested in re-signing Pavano. He is a Class B free agent, so the Brewers would not forfeit a draft pick by signing him.

Milwaukee has been mentioned as a possible suitor for right-hander John Lackey, the top-rated pitcher on the market. But it's unlikely the Brewers would be able to get into serious bidding for Lackey if big-market clubs join the fray.

Melvin is exploring the free agent market for pitchers with smaller price tags. He spoke at the GM meetings in early November with agent Arn Tellem, who represents left-hander Randy Wolf.

Wolf, 33, did a nice job for the Dodgers after signing a one-year, $5 million contract, going 11-7 with a 3.23 ERA in 34 starts. Wolf is a Class A free agent, but because the Brewers finished in the lower half of the major league standings in 2009, they would only forfeit a second-round draft pick to sign him, not a first-rounder.

Melvin also has talked with Steve Canter, the agent for free agent left-hander Doug Davis. The Brewers tried a couple of times last season to acquire Davis, including a waiver claim in August, but never could work out a deal with Arizona.

Davis, 34, went 9-14 with a 4.12 ERA in 34 starts, and Melvin likes the fact that he usually can be counted on to pitch 200 innings.

"The one thing is he's one of the healthier guys (on the market)," Melvin said. "Some pitchers out there haven't pitched a lot (recently). This guy is durable."

Canter said there is "considerable interest" in Davis, who made $8.75 million last year at the end of a three-year, $22 million deal. He also said that Davis enjoyed his time in Milwaukee when he pitched for the Brewers from 2003-06. Davis is a Class B free agent, requiring no draft-pick compensation from the signing team.

The Brewers also have interest in left-hander Jarrod Washburn, whom they tried to acquire from Seattle before the July 31 trade deadline. Instead, Washburn was traded to Detroit, where he struggled (1-3, 7.33 ERA in eight starts).

As it turned out, Washburn had a minor knee problem that required arthroscopic surgery after the season. His agent, Scott Boras, said Washburn's knee is fine now and indicated the Brewers have interest in his client.

Washburn, 35, made $9.85 million last year at the end of a four-year, $37.5 million deal. He is not a Class A or B free agent because of a poor 2008 season.

Because Washburn lives in western Wisconsin, he recently said he would be interested in pitching for either the Brewers or Twins, keeping him close to home.

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November 29, 2009 1:11 pm
Came across a couple notes and wanted to pass them on/see what you guys thought.

First of all, the Brewers reportedly inquired on the availability of Kevin Millwood from the Rangers.  Good idea? I don'
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November 24, 2009 3:36 pm
Here is transcript of a Tom Haudricourt Q & A with Baseball America, giving his chapter and verse on the Brewers' farm system.

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November 27, 2009 3:09 pm

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November 30, 2009 1:13 pm
Since a number of you are really big fans of going to last year's Hoffman thread and pointing out that I was wrong about his 2009 production, I thought I'd give everyone a forum to come to in 2010 to point to wrongs.  Why doesn't everyone just give their slash line predictions for the offensive players that will likely start on the 2010 Br ...(more)
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November 29, 2009 12:53 pm
Larry Dubrow has decided that the Brewers are a franchise in poor enough shape that he did a "save this franchise" piece on them.  If you haven't already read it, it can be found here

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November 26, 2009 9:34 am
I realize pitching is slim this offseason and it will be tough to bring in a quality arm without overspending.  I've seen numerous reports of Carl Pavano getting a serious look from the Brewers.  Isn't he the A.L. version of Braden Looper last year.  Pavano led the A.L. in runs and Looper led the NL.  I think Melvin migh ...(more)
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November 12, 2009 7:50 am

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November 13, 2009 9:18 pm

Without considering any trade action, here is my FA wish list.
 
Headlining is pitching.
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November 23, 2009 6:39 pm
....what the?!?  This makes less than zero sense to me be here's the story.

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November 10, 2009 8:36 pm
Ken Rosenthal and John Paul Morosi of FOX sports report that the Crew is unlikey to pursue Lackey. In my opinion I think this is a good thing. I think some people are thinking we are going to get another C.C. caliber type player and we are going to ride them all season long. First of all Lackey is not that guy and secondly, it is going to take more than one pitcher (no matter the caliber) to fix o ...(more)
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November 20, 2009 3:57 pm

Just got my Baseball America.  Even though Tom Haudricourt basically puts these together (he says he "helps" with them), here is this year's list.

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November 13, 2009 12:13 pm

While the free-agent route appears to be the Brewers' best bet to improve the starting rotation next year, there are some possiblilities from their farm system. Admittedly, all some of these guys have some concerns, but if just one pans out, you've got a little help, even if it's only for the second half of the year.

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November 19, 2009 9:14 pm

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November 20, 2009 4:57 pm
I heard something on the radio that the Brewers are looking into John Halama.  I seem to remember him being an average starter with the Mariners years back.  Not sure what he has done lately, but it sounds like he is someone the Brewers are interested in.
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November 20, 2009 4:59 pm

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