The Brewers acquired Alex Claudio in a trade with The Rangers. Milwaukee gave up a ‘Competitive Balance Round A’ Draft Pick (Per T.R. Sullivan at MLB.com). These types of picks are given to the 10 lowest-revenue clubs each year (i.e. the smallest markets). David Stearns turned and used this “extra” pick on the 26 year old Claudio… recognizing the risks outweigh the potential rewards.
Since the day Josh Hader was born he seemed destined to be a Brewer. After being born in Millersville, MD and going to Old Mill High School it seems the universe was always aiming him at Miller Park. In just his second year with The Crew, the 24 year old had a season for the ages and was named 2018 ‘Relief Pitcher of the Year.’ While many Brewers Fans know he is great, he is probably even better than that. BREW MATHs charts, graphs and maps the man, the myth, and his budding legend…