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• Status Check: Milwaukee Brewers

  Published: August 14, 2007, 11:33 am

  Tags: Ben Sheets, Bensheets, Brian Shouse, Brianshouse, Chris Capuano, Chriscapuano, Dave Bush, Davebush, Derrick Turnbow, Derrickturnbow, Doug Melvin, Dougmelvin, Francisco Cordero, Franciscocordero, Jeff Suppan, Jeffsuppan, Jj Hardy, Jjhardy, Manny Parra, Mannyparra, Ned Yost

  Filed under: Brewers, NL Central, Milwaukee, Featured StoriesStatus Check is FanHouse's conversation with fans from the rest of the blogosphere. Today, we talk with David Hannes from Brewers Bar, ESK from The Wisconsin Sports Bar, and Brad and Matt from Chuckie Hacks. The Brewers are certainly primed for success over the next several years here

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• Brewers Hope To Retain Francisco Cordero

  Published: September 19, 2007, 2:38 pm

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers

  lip service, but both Francisco Cordero and Doug Melvin are talking about keeping the closer in Milwaukee.  There are a decent number of free agents with closing experience.  But if you take Mariano Rivera and Jason Isringhausen off the board, Cordero's the best available.  As pitchers often do, Cordero's improved his

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• Brewers Hope To Keep Cordero, Linebrink

  Published: October 4, 2007, 12:52 pm

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers, Scott Linebrink

  have reached free agency - Francisco Cordero and Scott Linebrink.  According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers will make an aggressive offer to Cordero and hope to retain Linebrink as well. My hunch is that both players leave for greener pastures.  Cordero seems likely to earn at least a four-year,

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• Melvin To Speak With Francisco Cordero

  Published: October 17, 2007, 10:37 am

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers

  been talking about keeping Francisco Cordero in Milwaukee since at least mid-September.  Jason Isringhausen is off the market, though he didn't get an extension.  Cordero's agent, Bean Stringfellow, might be wise to wait and see what Mariano Rivera signs for first.  Said Stringfellow (via Buster Olney): It's a good time to be

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• Tigers Hot Stove Talk

  Published: October 23, 2007, 12:28 pm

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Edgar Renteria, Francisco Cordero, Geoff Jenkins, Jack Wilson, Kenny Rogers, Mariano Rivera, Pittsburgh Pirates, Raul Ibanez, Seattle Mariners, Todd Jones, Torii Hunter

  - 50%Jack Wilson - 30%Francisco Cordero - 5%Alex Rodriguez - 3%Mariano Rivera - 3%Raul Ibanez - 0.5%Torii Hunter - 0%Andruw Jones - 0% Henning believes Jenkins is quite likely to become a Tiger on a two-year deal.  He only costs money, as the Brewers won't be offering him arbitration if they decline his option.  The Twins may

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• Rosenthal's Latest: A-Rod, Glaus, Cordero

  Published: October 31, 2007, 12:18 pm

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Chris Antonetti, Cleveland Indians, Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, St Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus

  Jason Giambi Part II. Francisco Cordero would be priced out of the Brewers' range if he demands a four or five year deal worth $9-11MM annually.  I assume he will, though the Brewers could afford it.

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• Astros Contact Cordero, Iguchi, Matsui

  Published: November 7, 2007, 4:42 pm

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Houston Astros, Kaz Matsui, Roy Oswalt, Tadahito Iguchi

  most interesting one: closer Francisco Cordero.  Buster Olney's thinking is that the Astros contacting Cordero indicates a willingness to trade incumbent closer Brad Lidge.  Olney spoke to one executive who predicted Cordero would get $40MM this winter.  That sounds about right.  Cordero's agent, the delightfully named Bean

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• Boom, Bust, or Bobby Bonilla: Francisco Cordero

  Published: November 7, 2007, 9:05 am

  Tags: Boom Bust Or Bobby Bonilla, Boombustorbobbybonilla, Brad Lidge, Bradlidge, Dave Dombrowski, Davedombrowski, Francisco Cordero, Franciscocordero, Jon Garland, Jongarland, Mariano Rivera, Marianorivera, Mlb Free Agency, Mlbfreeagency, Todd Jones, Toddjones

  stands to be their closer Francisco Cordero. After spending the majority of his career as a Texas Ranger, Cordero finished his first full season in Milwaukee with 44 saves.Now he's hit the free agent market, and without a lot of proven closers on the market, Cordero is lined up to receive a large payday. There are plenty of teams that have

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• Tuesday Morning Hot Stove Rundown

  Published: November 13, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Silva, David Eckstein, Eric Gagne, Francisco Cordero, Hot Stove, Jason Kendall, Jerem Affeldt, Johan Santana, Luis Castillo, Mariano Rivera, Miguel Cabrera, Miguel Olivo, Paul Lo Duca, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink, Torii Hunter, Yorvit Torrealba

  Ron Mahay, Eric Gagne and Francisco Cordero among the most notable names on the list. The Yankees have reportedly offered Mariano Rivera a three year, $40 million deal. At this time it appears that Rivera will be hitting the open market and is likely to be one of the most sought after free agents available. The Phillies were once thought to be

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• Astros To Make Offers To Cordero, Castillo, Wolf

  Published: November 13, 2007, 9:37 am

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Houston Astros, Luis Castillo, Randy Wolf

  Jeremy AffeldtLuis CastilloFrancisco CorderoTom GlavineTadahito IguchiJason JenningsTroy PercivalJon LieberScott LinebrinkKaz MatsuiDontrelle WillisRandy Wolf According to the Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice, Wade will be making offers today to Cordero, Castillo, Wolf, and more.  Wade plans to toss out "multiple offers at

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• Free Agent Relief Shopping Is Dangerous

  Published: November 13, 2007, 5:10 pm

  Tags: Eric Gagne, Francisco Cordero, Jeremy Affeldt, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink

  Ron Mahay, Eric Gagne and Francisco Cordero who will all draw interest. On SI.com, Tom Verducci, warns that free agent relief shopping is dangerous, and gets San Diego GM Kevin Towers to offer some suggestions on how to navigate the waters. Last season, Towers acquired Cla Meredith, Doug Brocail, Heath Bell, Kevin Cameron and Justin

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• Random Rumors: Glavine, Cordero

  Published: November 14, 2007, 6:00 am

  Tags: Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Francisco Cordero, Milwaukee Brewers, Tom Glavine

  on relief help - maybe even Francisco Cordero.  The Brewers made an offer to Cordero Monday, and the Astros and Royals ar expected to be in the mix as well.

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• Wednesday Morning Hot Stove Rundown

  Published: November 14, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Francisco Cordero, Kenny Rogers, Livan Hernandez, Luis Castillo, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Lowell, Noah Lowry, Tom Glavine

  go after free agent reliever Francisco Cordero. Luke Scott and Chris Burke may be used as chips to get a pitcher via trade. GM Ed Wade said he intends to be aggressive this off-season and some of his other targets include Tadahito Iguchi, Scott Linebrink, Kaz Matsui, Jason Jennings, and Jon Lieber. The Star Ledger reports the Yankees have opened

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• The Market For Francisco Cordero

  Published: November 14, 2007, 9:49 am

  Tags: Francisco Cordero

  made an offer to closer Francisco Cordero on Monday, reports the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The Astros, Royals, and Reds are expected to have interest as well. Cordero is believed to be seeking at least four years and $40 million. Cordero had 44 saves last year, a 2.98 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. He struck out 86 batters in 63.1 innings.

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• Brewers Shopping For Relief

  Published: November 14, 2007, 12:24 pm

  Tags: David Riske, Francisco Cordero, Latroy Hawkins, Matt Herges, Ron Mahay, Scott Linebrink

  whether or not closer Francisco Cordero decides to return to the club. Among the eight or nine relievers Melvin is targeting are Matt Herges, LaTroy Hawkins and Ron Mahay. Herges was 5-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 35 relief appearances last season. Hawkins had a 3.42 ERA in 62 outings. Mahay went 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 58 appearances. Melvin

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