MILWAUKEE -- It was a blockbuster Thursday night for the Brewers, who acquired Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich for four premium prospects, including top-rated Lewis Brinson, then struck a deal with free agent Lorenzo Cain pending a physical exam.
The one-two punch left the Brewers brimming with outfielders and poised to make additional trades before Opening Day. Cain's agreement, confirmed by MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi and reportedly for five years and $80 million, is likely to be finalized on Friday.
So long to the Brewers' rebuilding project.
"We are always looking to make our team better and our organization better," said general manager David Stearns, who declined comment on Cain but did discuss the addition of Yelich.