While the news is certainly disappointing, there was also some negativity surrounding the Giants negotiations with Matt Cain in March. The sides were even reported as being $75 million apart just a week before he signed his $100 million plus deal. While there is always a possibility that Greinke prefers to become a Free Agent at season end, there are a couple of positive indications that still leave me very hopeful about a deal getting done. For starters, Greinke seemed content to not have an agent until there was a reason to have one. He wouldn't have an agent right now if he didn't at least want to entertain offers from the Brewers. Also, Mr. Attanasio strikes me as an owner that wants to keep a good thing going. At least I hope so, because I certainly believe that retaining Greinke is a key to the Brewers remain a playoff contending team in the near future.