Will MIL ever have another Yount type HOF'er?

[Turning2]

To be more specific, I mean a player drafted and developed, and who played the entirety of his career in MIL? Doubtful because they can't afford to retain their HOF level talent. They might not even be able to have another Molitor type HOF player who played the majority of his career in MIL building his larger body of HOF work. Seems like Chourio is their only slim chance at this point due to the out of the ordinary early and long extension. 

 

[tmwiese55]

I'd say yes.  First, the new CBA could really help this type of thing happen in the future.  Second, as you said Chourio has a real shot at least the  Molitor type.  Its definitely possible that a few years from now they try to add more years to his deal and essentially make him a lifer. Top of my head, something along the line of guaranteeing the options years and then adding on 3ish pricey years. Basically similar to what they did with Braun.

Also, without the PED suspension there is a good chance they would have just gotten one in Braun. He'd have been right on the fence without the PED and hand injury. 

[Turning2]

Yes, the new CBA could have a serious impact on this matter. I suspect it won’t be to small market benefit, but hope I’m wrong. 

[owbc]

Could definitely be Chourio and I agree that the CBA would be the ticket if they incentivize it with something like a franchise tag or supermax. 

[CheeseheadInQC]

Are there many period? I skimmed the active WAR leaderboard, and unless I missed someone, once you get past the Trout/Judge/Ramirez/Altuve quartet, I think the next highest single-team player is Aaron Nola. And I am not 100% convinced Trout remains an Angel his whole career.

[Brewcrew82]

Chourio and Made (if he's extended) are easily your best shot. 

Mis is probably out of the realm of possibility for an extension at this point, but if he wins a Cy Young this year and has his best years in MIL during his prime, he'd probably go in as a Brewer. Which is good because with starting pitchers not logging as many innings and breaking down more frequently than ever, we're going to have to put more emphasis on peak production or otherwise not have any more starting pitchers inducted into the HOF. 

[Thurston Fluff]

I think Yelich and Braun both show it's possible. Granted Yelich is not a life long brewer and Braun will never be in the HOF due to PEDs but both show the Brewers can afford to and are willing under the right circumstances. 

[Turning2]

2 hours ago, CheeseheadInQC said:

Are there many period? I skimmed the active WAR leaderboard, and unless I missed someone, once you get past the Trout/Judge/Ramirez/Altuve quartet, I think the next highest single-team player is Aaron Nola. And I am not 100% convinced Trout remains an Angel his whole career.

It's rarified air no doubt. I can view Molitor as a Brewer in the HOF as he played roughly 75% of his career there. I was just thinking about how currently you might have a stud for about 6-7 years before he moves on and further distinguished himself as a HOF'er. And that's where it gets challenging for a fan base or franchise to claim ownership of the player being one of their HOF'ers. 

I am seeing some mention of the owners suggesting a "cornerstone" player designation that should help retain core stars.