MLB Rumors: Where could Brewers trade Corbin Burnes?
Just a few days ago, FanSided MLB insider previewed some offseason trade targets, highlighting Corbin Burnes in particular. Burnes has a year left of arbitration left on his deal, and it seems more likely by the day that the Brewers don’t intend on signing him to a long-term extension.
Prior to the season, Burnes vented his frustration regarding the arbitration process, and in particular the Brewers attempts to seemingly attack him in a public forum. It’s a tactic used by every team to save what amounts to pennies on the dollar.
“There’s no denying that the relationship was definitely hurt from what (transpired) over the last couple weeks. There’s really no way to get around that,” Burnes said at the time. “When some of the things that are said … they basically put me in the forefront of the reason why we didn’t make the postseason last year. That’s something that probably didn’t need to be said.”
So, would Milwaukee consider trading Burnes this offseason? Murray sure thinks so.
"“The Brewers could get a substantial haul in return for the right-hander, who has established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball, and is something that the organization will likely explore. That last part is just my speculation, but it adds up considering that the Brewers moved Hader with 1.5 years remaining on his contract. It’s something to monitor heading into the offseason as Milwaukee weighs their options and what’s best for the future of the organization involving Burnes.”"
A trade to Los Angeles — which is out of their own division, for one — makes some sense, as they missed out on Eduardo Rodriguez at the trade deadline.