I like the Brewers-Orioles connection, especially if Lauer is our trading chip.
Now I am going to throw out something really wild out there: an inter-divisional trade with Pittsburgh! Corbin Burnes (who the Brewers will not be able to afford long-term), Keston Hiura, Luis Urias, and one or two prospects for Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz. Can you imagine how the third-base side of the infield would perform, both defensively and offensively? I think, given the cannon of an arm that Cruz has, he would adapt very easily to the hot corner (on the other hand, Adames might be willing to make the position change).
The Pirates are asking a bunch for Reynolds, so they would almost certainly turn an offer like this down-except for the fact they would be gaining one of the best starting pitchers in the game. Cruz just might be an untouchable, but it sure would be nice to acquire someone who has been a real thorn in the flesh for the Brewers.
I now ready myself for the oncoming missiles that are bound to come my way. ?
