ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Brewers "have had some internal discussions" about the Astros' Clint Barmes. It, of course, in no way means they are legitimately pursuing him, but it's clear the Brewers are turning over every stone in search of an upgrade at shortstop. Barmes is batting just .250/.320/.383 with five homers over 240 at-bats this season and would be only a minimal upgrade over Yuniesky Betancourt.