Not only is Burnes talented enough to gamble on himself, but committing more money to a player they already control may not be in Milwaukee’s best interests.
Brewers President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has often described his strategy for the club as a three-fold approach: acquire, develop, and retain talent.
Under Stearns, the organization has excelled on the acquisition and development fronts. Since 2017, they have finished above .500 in...