There’s no disputing the results of the Chicago Cubs’ top-to-bottom rebuild. From a 100-plus loss team to World Series champions in roughly five years, it’s worked to perfection. Now, other teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, are hoping their young prospects will lead them to prosperity.
According to MLB.com, the Brewers carry five of the top 100 prospects in all of Major League Baseball entering the season. By contrast, Chicago has four, headlined by Eloy Jimenez and Ian Happ.
The Brewers haven’t won the National League Central since 2011. In fact, it’s been three years since Milwaukee enjoyed a winning record (and they barely snuck that one out at 82-80).