Milwaukee fans were still rejoicing over the acquisition of sweet-swinging outfielder Christian Yelich from the Miami Marlins, in a trade for four prospects, when word came down the Brewers had signed free-agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain to a five-year, $80-million U.S. contract. In an MLB off-season bereft of much activity, the Brewers sent shockwaves through the industry with their sudden derring-do. Cain’s deal is the largest signed so far this off-season. After the trade for Yelich, general manager David Stearns told reporters, “Both offensively and defensively, we view him as a player who can contribute to a championship-calibre team. After winding up in second place in 2017, the Brewers clearly have other ideas.

Source: thestar January 26, 2018 05:26 UTC