An offseason ago, the Milwaukee Brewers went nearly the entire winter without signing a true major league free agent. Despite handing Grant Wolfram a major league contract in early December and signing Elvin Rodriguez, who pitched in Japan during the previous two seasons, both pitchers weren't signed to fully guaranteed contracts. With each of them still holding minor league options, something the Brewers made use of during their brief tenures in Milwaukee, they instead received split contracts, meaning they would make one rate when they were in the minor leagues and a different salary for the days spent on the major league roster.
Brewers continue to be predicted destination for Cubs' versatile free agent
