I've aeen comments repeated in different places that think Greinke wouldn't do well in say, NY.
Obviously, we'd need to sign before a trade.
Finally, the Brewers would get two major league ready players (at least one) at an affordable price at positions of need.
A trade with an extension, would be the easiest way to get a top line starter. the pressure on the Brewers will mount, they don't want to get stuck the way the Twins did with Johan. The Brewers would know what they're getting instead of finding out if they get the Frank Viola return or a Johan Santana return. we cannot get better without better starters and the starters are not in the minors.
I don't like our chances on the open market as I think St. Louis would be a great fit also.
Lots of people hate this I see, but Span isn't going to get us a good starter under team control for a while, (Zimmerman) and Joe Saunders or Edwin Jackson dont do it for me.
I think it also shows the fans we are serious about getting better.
Anyways, if you disagree, who and how are we going to get for starters next year?