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By Michael DeRosa
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The Milwaukee Brewers are a team to watch very closely during this offseason.
After winning the World Series, it is clear that the Brewers have some big decisions to make moving forward. A few of their notable players have been creating chatter in the rumor mill as potential trade candidates with the offseason getting started. Among them is star catcher William Contreras, as he can become an unrestricted free agent after next season.
Yet, the trade rumors surrounding Contreras should now begin to slow down.
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According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Brewers have informed teams that they are not trading Contreras this offseason and that their goal is to sign him to a contract extension. Nightengale also reported that the Brewers are shopping star closer Trevor Megill, though.
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"The Milwaukee Brewers are telling teams that All-Star catcher William Contreras is staying put, and that they’d love to sign him to a contract extension. They are listening to offers, however, for closer Trevor Megill," Nightengale wrote.
Hearing that the Brewers are not planning to trade Contreras is easy to understand. He is a massive part of their roster and played a significant role in them winning this year, as he was named World Series MVP. With this and the Brewers still being in their contention window, it makes sense that they want to keep Contreras and try to sign him to a contract extension.
With Contreras reportedly not being available on the trade market, teams will need to explore other options if they are looking for help behind the plate. Two notable MLB catchers who have been creating discussion in the rumor mill early on this offseason are Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies and Shea Langeliers of the Athletics.
Contreras appeared in 147 games this season with the Brewers, where he posted 18 home runs, 94 RBI, and a .270 batting average. With numbers like these, the three-time All-Star had another strong year, so it makes sense that Milwaukee's top priority is to extend him. It will be interesting to see if they can do just that from here.
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