PLAYERS:
Zack Greinke,
Prince Fielder,
Shaun Marcum,
John Axford,
Jered Weaver,
Jonathan Papelbon,
Takashi Saito,
LaTroy Hawkins
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies
If you still aren't willing to accept the fact that Prince Fielder is gone, here's another piece of news to chew on -- Danny Knobler of CBS Sports is saying the Brewers may continue to use the Prince Fund to keep players who want to stick around, as they entertain the idea of offering extensions to Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum.
For now, the Brewers are focused on shortstops, and on a certain big-money first baseman.But don't be surprised if the biggest money they hand out this winter goes to one or more pitchers already on the roster.According to sources familiar with the team's plans, the Brewers intend to pursue contract extensions with starters Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum, both of whom would be eligible for free agency after the 2012 season. The Brewers also plan to pursue long-term deals with some younger core players, including closer John Axford.
Extending Greinke would be ideal, although it wouldn't be cheap. Marcum and Axford, though? That should mak...
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