Harper was never coming here……….it was always between Dodgers and the Phillies
Yeli had just put together back to back MVP caliber seasons and wanted to stay here at a price that at the time was viewed as below market by just about everyone.
The guy had just put together the best back to back seasons in Brewers history……we all were thrilled that he wanted to stay and the Brewers found a way to do it.
Second guessing is always easy……..he has been a great leader here and even though he isn’t the player he was I’m glad we signed him to the extension.