Posted by Joe Hamrahi on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 9:31 pm

The Milwaukee Brewers today announced a three-year contract extension for General Manager Doug Melvin. He will remain with the organization through the 2012 season.

“This season, we reached a significant milestone by advancing to the postseason, and this could not have been accomplished without theefforts of Doug Melvin and his staff,” said Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio. “Since I first began working with Doug four years ago, one constant has been his unfailing leadership as we have worked toward building a consistently competitive team. He is one of the most respected individuals in the game, and we are proud to have him as a key member of the Milwaukee Brewers.”

Melvin recently completed his sixth season with the Brewers as the Club reached the postseason for the first time since 1982.

The Club also announced that Dale Sveum would not be considered further for the managerial position and that hitting coach Jim Skaalen would not be offered a contract for 2009.

Sveum was named interim manager on September 15 and went 7-5 over the final 12 games of the regular season before falling to Philadelphia in the playoffs.