The Brewers have signed Brooks Conrad to a minor league contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). The Paragon Sports International client will compete for a utility job in Spring Training.
Conrad, 32 next week, was non-tendered by the Braves last month, though they had interest in re-signing him to a minor league deal. He hit .223/.325/.388 with four homers in 122 plate appearances in 2011 while playing first, second, and third bases. The switch-hitter is one season removed from a .250/.324/.487 effort in 2010, and his career numbers are significantly better against left-handed pitchers.
The Brewers need help on their defense. Brooks Conrad is probably not the solution.
Johnny Damon
Brewers need help on their defense???
Did you watch the playoffs?
The Brewers committed nine errors in the six games of the NLCS.
no more Betancourt should help that… though Ramirez will be a problem at 3rd… should move him to first.
Conrad just needs a shot in the arm.
brewers really needed a backup 1B… if the plan is to use Cesar Izturis as the primary backup for the left side of the infield, Conrad could conceivably be used for the right side. Both, however, are signed to Minor League deals, so these may just be moves for depth.
Whoa…this is going to be a weird home opener.
The Braves are playing the Nashville Sounds in their home opener?
Why ? Do we play the Brewers for our home opener ?
It’s Brooks Conrad that we’re talking about here ! Its not like the Cardinals are playing the Angels to start the season. Of course, that was be a weird opener for a plethora of reasons.
Brooks Litchfield Conrad. If that doesn’t sound like the biggest rich boy name of all time, then I don’t know what does.
William Henry Gates
anyone named blair
DeJuan Blair?
Not bad for a depth move.
Can’t think of a “rich kid” first name, but Buxaplenty is the best last name.
Blair Buxaplenty III, reporting in
Remy?
Was gonna say that but didn’t
Preston, perhaps ?
Cornelius?
Maxamillion
Was that just a Fairly Oddparents reference? Wow…
Brooks Conrad lands contract? Either the Brewers GM is drunk or this can only be the work of……FAIRY …. GOD … PARENTS!!!!
Carlton Banks Buxaplenty
Hope he does well, just not in the opening series.
In my heart, he’ll always have the most hilarious errors.
The savior!!!
Our Lord. Our Savior. Brooks Conrad.
I at least hope the Giants gave him a ring for his postseason performance…
MVP! MVP!!
I hope we can see him again in the playoffs.
Ugh . It was just time to move on I guess .
Our most significant moves this year are going to be players going to different teams instead of bringing someone new in .
Sometimes, the best moves are the ones you don’t make.
And I would agree with that , no doubt . Just seems like it has been a boring offseason to this point so far .
Considering these moves involve Sherrill, Lowe, Conrad, Alex Gonzalez, maybe Moylan, and Linebrink, I see nothing wrong with that. I hate cliches but I’ll say: addition by subtraction. Alex Gonzalez is the only one on there I’d speak up for and I know we can do better than him at the plate.
Only Problem was Sherril was a lot better than people give him credit for
Peter Moylan? He’s a stud. One of the better relievers around the past few years, just out of shape and injury prone. He’s also a hilarious clubhouse presence. You wouldn’t speak up for him?
We have dropped quite a bit of dead weight at least. No more Lowe, Mclouth, or Kawakami!! Sucks that they were all such a waste of money but I’m sure happy they are all gone.
We have dropped quite a bit of dead weight at least. No more Lowe, Mclouth, or Kawakami!! Sucks that they were all such a waste of money but I’m sure happy they are all gone.
We have dropped quite a bit of dead weight at least. No more Lowe, Mclouth, or Kawakami!! Sucks that they were all such a waste of money but I’m sure happy they are all gone.
Brooksie is one of my favorites. Tries all the time and is a clubhouse favorite.
Except in the playoffs
The Giants REALLY love Conrad.
Just because a man tries really har doesn’t mean he won’t make mistakes .
This is going on my next motivational poster.
prince fielder: replaced
K-Rod for Trumbo. That would be interesting!
Other then some offense, I dont see much in this. Conrad is DECENT at defense unless he’s at second in the playoffs. Plus the Nashville Sounds have SUCKED recently so he wont be in the playoffs unless the Brewers make it.
They should send Lincecum to the Brewers for Conrad with how much they love him. Gotta love sarcasm.
K-Rod isn’t worth him and can Conrad play 1B other then 3B and 2nd.
No relation to Conrad Brooks..we love you Conrad oh yes we do..
Anyway when I see E4 E5 or E6 for the Brew Crew Ill be curious to see if its Conrad
I don’t want Conrad at all but it’s just amusing at this point how many times this has already happened. We were close to signing him and the Brewers jumped in. Are we on ebay? Do we keep getting sniped or is it just me?
Brooks Conrad is good for the brewers offense but not for defense
He might be used as a reserve and to platoon with Gamel at 1B, as he hits well from the RH side. Nice depth move.
Agreed, this looks a lot better on paper than a Gamel/McGehee platoon at first for the Crew, if Conrad has a good enough spring to not be stuck in AAA.
even though his glove is weak i still will miss him off the bench for the braves
i like how there’s 51 comments about a minor league signing of a guy who has basically done nothing in his career
That walk-off grandslam against the Reds in 2010 was beyond awesome. He also set an Division Series record for errors.
proving my point very nicely
point is he’s notable. People recognize him because he’s spent more time on sportscenter’s top/not top 10 than any utility player/pinch hitter in baseball.
Look at his numbers and remember how Brooks Buckner blew the playoffs for us and it may ease the sadness of his departure. Just beacause the guy came through a couple of times doesn’t make him valuable. His ninth inning slam 2 years ago doesn’t make me forget him blowing the playoffs for us. Being likeable is great but it doesn’t exactly win games. The guy hit something like .226 last season and .250 the year before. I would have been all for a minor league contract but that’s about it. Good luck with the Brewers Brooks.
Look at his numbers and remember how Brooks Buckner blew the playoffs for us and it may ease the sadness of his departure. Just beacause the guy came through a couple of times doesn’t make him valuable. His ninth inning slam 2 years ago doesn’t make me forget him blowing the playoffs for us. Being likeable is great but it doesn’t exactly win games. The guy hit something like .226 last season and .250 the year before. I would have been all for a minor league contract but that’s about it. Good luck with the Brewers Brooks.
I love the braves!!!!
Hate to see Brooks Conrad with a Minor League Deal. He showed some life with the Braves, however he is a bit inconsistent