Three years ago, at this time of the year, Milwaukee Brewers fans were still basking in the success of their front office, who had seemingly just pulled off one of the best trades in franchise history. By sneaking his way into a three-team blockbuster with the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics, Matt Arnold, who was just weeks into his tenure as the head man in Milwaukee's front office, turned outfield prospect Esteury Ruiz into William Contreras, Joel Payamps, and pitching prospect Justin Yeager.
Even at the time, Brewers fans were astonished by the wizardry from their front office.