The return reeks of desperation on the Brewers' part. I have no doubt that they had offers on the table for Skubal, and probably a handful of the other starters and relievers who have already been dealt today, but as those guys got picked off, they were left having to deal with a division rival who gouged them. Live and learn. I personally would have preferred Holmes, but the Cubs just traded a Top 100 guy for him, so its obvious that Stearns had a high price on him.