I don't think the goal of any trade is to "fleece" the other team. I think the goal is for the trade to work for both sides. Sabathia came here and put that team on his shoulders, becoming a Wisconsin folk hero in the process. Sure Brantley has been good, but LaPorta and the other piece (Zach Jackson I think?) didn't pan out. I think this is a legit case of the deal working out great for both sides. If the Brewers had drafted better with the two picks they got as compensation for losing Sabathia, that would have looked better as well.