It's an interesting theory, however in concurrence with some of the above replies I don't believe that those traded prospects would have netted the Brewers a difference maker. Going above and beyond those traded prospects to sweeten a bigger deal digs in to the depth of the Brewers' minor league system, which has been the bread and butter of what is to become a solid run over the next few years. Sometimes standing pat has its benefits. In this case, I believe it's true. Although the Brewers were far from standing pat this offseason, they didn't add a huge difference maker on the level of a Santana or Cabrera, but on the same token they also didn't sell the farm to do so.