I'm unfortunately don't have the source for you, but I heard MA say something to the effect that he overruled the baseball people and signed Yelich to a long-term contract. It's not the worst decision in the world. Yelich has been good at times, and the reports are that he is a great in the clubhouse for team cohesion, morale, and even instruction. So he has much value as the captain and face of the team. Of course, he also sells a lot of tickets and jerseys. That must also have been a factor into the decision by the majority owner.