The contract of Andrus makes this a no-go from the start. The Brewers are looking at cutting payroll, not adding big numbers. Andrus and Gallo will add approx. $20M this year alone. Far too rich for a cash strapped team like Milwaukee.
They would only be taking on a net 12M with the cash from Tex and the outgoing salaries. Would have their payroll in the 90m range depending on other moves. Could still move Hader/Garcia for prospects or pre-arb players and save another 10-15M.
The contract of Andrus makes this a no-go from the start. The Brewers are looking at cutting payroll, not adding big numbers. Andrus and Gallo will add approx. $20M this year alone. Far too rich for a cash strapped team like Milwaukee.
They would only be taking on a net 12M with the cash from Tex and the outgoing salaries. Would have their payroll in the 90m range depending on other moves. Could still move Hader/Garcia for prospects or pre-arb players and save another 10-15M.
I don’t think Texas makes this trade. But if Texas would make the offer, the Brewers should say yes and find a way to make the salaries fit.