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.
Blue387
The Brewers need help on their defense. Brooks Conrad is probably not the solution.
diesel2410
Johnny Damon
Lublow Z.
Brewers need help on their defense???
Blue387
Did you watch the playoffs?
The Brewers committed nine errors in the six games of the NLCS.
Marty Joyce
no more Betancourt should help that… though Ramirez will be a problem at 3rd… should move him to first.
rundmc1981
Conrad just needs a shot in the arm.
Marty Joyce
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.
craigkimbrelfan
Whoa…this is going to be a weird home opener.
Lublow Z.
The Braves are playing the Nashville Sounds in their home opener?
bravesdude
Why ? Do we play the Brewers for our home opener ?
gmenfan 2
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.
JacksTigers
Brooks Litchfield Conrad. If that doesn’t sound like the biggest rich boy name of all time, then I don’t know what does.
cards2WS
William Henry Gates
tdot32
anyone named blair
Shaqfumanchu
DeJuan Blair?
philliesfan136
Not bad for a depth move.
philliesfan136
Can’t think of a “rich kid” first name, but Buxaplenty is the best last name.
toddcoffeytime
Blair Buxaplenty III, reporting in
Ian_Smell
Remy?
philliesfan136
Was gonna say that but didn’t
gmenfan 2
Preston, perhaps ?
toddcoffeytime
Cornelius?
NL_East_Rivalry
Maxamillion
Chioakcisco
Was that just a Fairly Oddparents reference? Wow…
Matt Talbert
Brooks Conrad lands contract? Either the Brewers GM is drunk or this can only be the work of……FAIRY …. GOD … PARENTS!!!!
brstreet9
Carlton Banks Buxaplenty
Jeff 31
Hope he does well, just not in the opening series.
JohnKruksWaistline
In my heart, he’ll always have the most hilarious errors.
sf55forlife
The savior!!!
JacksTigers
Our Lord. Our Savior. Brooks Conrad.
Lastings
I at least hope the Giants gave him a ring for his postseason performance…
55saveslives
MVP! MVP!!
rundmc1981
I hope we can see him again in the playoffs.
bravesdude
Ugh . It was just time to move on I guess .
bravesdude
Our most significant moves this year are going to be players going to different teams instead of bringing someone new in .
coreybishop
Sometimes, the best moves are the ones you don’t make.
bravesdude
And I would agree with that , no doubt . Just seems like it has been a boring offseason to this point so far .
rundmc1981
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.
austinhb
Only Problem was Sherril was a lot better than people give him credit for
AKbraves
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?
Josh Ezell
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.
Josh Ezell
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.
Josh Ezell
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.
Alldaybaseball
Brooksie is one of my favorites. Tries all the time and is a clubhouse favorite.
rainyperez
Except in the playoffs
gmenfan 2
The Giants REALLY love Conrad.
bravesdude
Just because a man tries really har doesn’t mean he won’t make mistakes .
rundmc1981
This is going on my next motivational poster.
dudemanbro
prince fielder: replaced
coreybishop
K-Rod for Trumbo. That would be interesting!
Corey A.
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.
Corey A.
They should send Lincecum to the Brewers for Conrad with how much they love him. Gotta love sarcasm.
mgsports
K-Rod isn’t worth him and can Conrad play 1B other then 3B and 2nd.
HHHDMS
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
joeybw
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?
Kevin 32
Brooks Conrad is good for the brewers offense but not for defense
Al
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.
toddcoffeytime
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.
Tyler 20
even though his glove is weak i still will miss him off the bench for the braves
hallwagner
i like how there’s 51 comments about a minor league signing of a guy who has basically done nothing in his career
Clayton Wilson
That walk-off grandslam against the Reds in 2010 was beyond awesome. He also set an Division Series record for errors.
hallwagner
proving my point very nicely
AKbraves
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.
Josh Ezell
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.
Josh Ezell
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.
BRAVES
I love the braves!!!!
rkmetts
Hate to see Brooks Conrad with a Minor League Deal. He showed some life with the Braves, however he is a bit inconsistent