Other than the Yankees, no team has thrown many logs onto the MLB “Hot Stove” this winter.
Rumors of trades abound. Names such as Chris Archer, Manny Machado, and Josh Donaldson seem to be affecting the free agent market.
Furthermore, Jake Arietta is represented by super-agent Scott Boras who is known for getting top-dollar for his clients. Reports claim Arietta’s early asking price is near or over $200M.
The Milwaukee Brewers probably will not spend this much on one player this offseason
The Brewers have a history of waiting out the market and striking late.