I don't really think that money played into this at all. I don't think he makes any more money than anyone else in AAA, even with his 40-man roster status. I think this was an issue where the Brewers wanted to protect someone else during the Rule 5 draft this winter, and shedding Sarfate's spot while getting something in return from another club seemed like a decent option. Best of luck to Dennis, by the way.