Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that the Brewers have maintained their interest in Astros' infielder Clint Barmes. The Brewers would love to make a big splash with Carlos Beltran, but Barmes is a more realistic target considering the barren state of their farm system. The 32-year-old is batting .250/.317/.385 with six homers and 19 RBI over 260 at-bats this season, but could be an alternative to either Yuniesky Betancourt at shortstop or Casey McGehee at third base. He will be a free agent following the season.