Gomez avoids arbitration: The Brewers inked OF Carlos Gomez to a one-year deal worth approximately $2 million on Tuesday, according to FOXSports.com. Gomez, who still has one more year of arbitration left, avoided the process for the 2012 season with his new deal. (Updated 01/10/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Gomez started 59 games in center field last year, and he could wind up being the lesser half of a platoon with Nyjer Morgan again in 2012. Should the Brewers sign Norichika Aoki this offseason, however, Gomez's playing time will likely be reduced. Even in the best-case scenario, Gomez is merely a low-end option for owners in NL-only leagues. (Updated 01/10/2012).
10/13/2011 02:32 Evaluation of starting Kotsay in center? Good hit, no field
Milwaukee sacrifices defense for offense by starting Mark Kotsay in center field. Kotsay homers -- and fails to reach a fly ball during St. Louis' four-run first inning. Scott Miller says Ron Roenicke is certain his decision was the right one.
10/12/2011 23:27 Cards start fast, hold off Brewers for 2-1 NLCS lead
Albert Pujols hit an RBI double during a four-run first inning and the St. Louis bullpen bailed out Chris Carpenter as the Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday night for a 2-1 edge in the NL Championship Series.
10/11/2011 01:33 Even for Pujols, Game 2 effort something to harp about
Is this the player St. Louis 'might' not re-sign? Albert Pujols goes nuts in Game 2 with a four-hit, 5-RBI effort to help tie the Brewers in the NLCS. Scott Miller says Milwaukee better find a way to tame the beast.
10/09/2011 23:08 Once also-rans at Miller Park, Brewers now win to roaring crowds
It's tough when you're less popular than the Sausage Races, which is where the Brewers were in 2002. Scott Miller says now look at them, blasting past the Cards in Game 1 to the roars of a Milwaukee crowd.
10/08/2011 14:58 Cards vs. Brewers in NLCS? Think Thrilla in Manila, baseball-style
Hatred. Animosity. Vitriol. Take 'em all, then multiply by 10 -- and that's only a fraction of the loathing between the Cards and the Brewers. Scott Miller says this NLCS may reprise the teams' 1982 World Series clash.
Carlos Gomez continued to struggle to hit for average again in 2011 but he was able to pick up his power numbers in his second season with the Brewers. He hit a career-high eight homers with 24 RBI in 231 at-bats, and also stole 16 bases. He started 59 games in center field but came off the bench in many games due to Nyjer Morgan's fine campaign. The 26-year-old has never quite lived up to his expectations as a former top prospect but he still has a nice blend of power and speed that keeps him relevant in Fantasy. If he could see more playing time in 2012, Gomez would have more value in larger formats but given his production over the last few seasons, and the signing of Norichika Aoki , leave him for deeper NL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 1/25/12)