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With any hopes of contending this season rapidly vanishing, the Brewers pulled off a big trade in an effort to both acquire pitching prospects and put themselves in a bit of a better economic position heading into the off-season. The Brewers traded 5 players, including current bullpen mainstay David Windecker, and one of their better minor league relief pitching prospects, Chris Martin to the Milwaukee Cadets for 5 minor leaguers, including two top prospects in righthanded starting pitcher Rob Ibarra (7th pick overall in 1965 draft) and lefty reliever Mark "The Natural" Amundson (25th overall in 1966 draft.)
Although Windecker had the potential to become a key late-innings component of the Brewers bullpen, and has been one of the most consistent performers this season, there were concerns about his negative influence in the clubhouse (selfish) and long-term (granted he is only 19 and still under team control for four more years) were not thrilled with reports that he displays high greediness and low team loyalty. Plus, the Brewers have several top prospects coming up the system who could be strong future members of the Denver pen.
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