One thing I found particularly interesting was the timing of when Braun approached the Brewers with the idea of the "Brewer for Life" extension. This Spring Training one Brewer Hall of Famer was present far more often than in years past. Robin Yount. I am sure he and Braun chatted about Milwaukee and Robin may have told him something along the lines of "kid, if you show loyalty and commitment to the Brewers and the city, you'll forever be a legend in Milwaukee...trust me." Braun is probably the smartest businessman/baseball player I've ever seen in my lifetime. He's media savvy, an entrepreneur, a self-promoter while maintaining a team-first mind-set. He sees the big picture. Backloading his deal so that the team can remain competitive is a nice example of how winning is truly his priority. He knows he will forever have a role as a Brewers ambassador well beyond his playing days and understands that loyalty and dedication from athletes playing in Milwaukee mean everything to Brewers fans. I am 100% convinced the Brewers made the right decision, both in the short-term giving us flexibility to lock up starting pitching, while in the long-term locking down the face of the franchise and a built-in recruiter for potential free agents. Why wouldn't he recruit? He's invested into this organization way more than any player in the history of the Brewers franchise.