First, the Brewers were caught short of healthy outfielders. 

Cliff Lee arrived at the ballpark feeling sky high, a day after riding in an F-16 fighter jet. 

There's one thing the Milwaukee Brewers can count on: the home run. 

The Brewers reversed course just before spring training, signing free agent RHP Braden Looper to strengthen their rotation. 

Non-roster outfielders Trot Nixon and Chris Duffy won't be able to complain about their playing time in the Brewers' spring camp. 

--RHP Braden Looper felt tightness in his left lower back while warming up for his Feb. 

Two outs into the second inning of yesterday's 6-5 win over Team USA, Jays pitching prospect Brad Mills faced the type of situation manager Cito Gaston wanted to see him solve. 

Non-roster outfielders Trot Nixon and Chris Duffy won't be able to complain about their playing time in the Brewers' spring camp. 

--RHP Braden Looper felt tightness in his left lower back while warming up for his Feb. 

The Brewers reversed course just before spring training, signing free agent RHP Braden Looper to strengthen their rotation. 

Yovani Gallardo celebrated his new contract with a crisp outing Tuesday, striking out five and allowing only one hit over two innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies. 

--RHP Braden Looper felt tightness in his left lower back while warming up for his Feb. 

The Brewers reversed course just before spring training, signing free agent RHP Braden Looper to strengthen their rotation. 

Non-roster outfielders Trot Nixon and Chris Duffy won't be able to complain about their playing time in the Brewers' spring camp. 

The Brewers agreed Tuesday to a 1-year contract with right-hander Yovani Gallardo, who had been the last unsigned player on their 40-man roster.