Brewers extend GM, not Sveum

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Oct. 18, 2008
Doug Melvin will get a three-year contract extension as the general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, but the team also said Friday that Dale Sveum is no longer under consideration to become manager. Sveum was promoted from his coaching position and served as...
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