The Brewers are well aware that taking only five starting pitchers to spring training is dangerous. 

--INF Craig Counsell, 38, will return to back up second base, shortstop and third base in 2009. 

The Brewers won 90 games last year, and their offseason has revolved around one major loss (CC Sabathia) and one major gain (Trevor Hoffman). 

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio was at a bicycle shop in Kona, Hawaii, when a message popped up on his Blackberry he felt compelled to answer. 

TheMilwaukeeBrewers announced the signings Thursday of seven of their minor-leaguers to contracts for 2009. 

MilwaukeeBrewers spokesman Tyler Barnes said Thursday "that the process is progressing nicely and on time," in the search to replace team radio announcer Jim Powell. 

DETROIT -- Know this about Brandon Lyon: He throws strikes. 

Garrett Anderson is one of many free agents waiting on a market that's making even the Yankees trim payroll, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

Garrett Anderson is one of many free agents waiting on a market that's making even the Yankees trim payroll, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

Garrett Anderson is one of many free agents waiting on a market that's making even the Yankees trim payroll, Tracy Ringolsby says. 

Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. 

With the Brewers' payroll already matching the Opening Day level of 2008, owner Mark Attanasio said it's unlikely the team will add an established starting pitcher before spring training. 

--1B Prince Fielder signed a two-year, $18 million contract, buying out his first two years of salary arbitration. 

The Brewers won 90 games last year, and their offseason has revolved around one major loss (C. 

With the Brewers' payroll already matching the Opening Day level of 2008, owner Mark Attanasio said it's unlikely the team will add an established starting pitcher before spring training.