The Indians really wanted 21-year old righty swinging shortstop Alcides Escobar from the Brewers in the Sabathia trade but they said no and it was a smart thing to say. Escobar was the #3 prospect in the Brewers’ entire minor league system coming into this season according to Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook. Escobar has played in 89 games in AA ball this season and he is 125 for 382 (.327 avg, .797 OPS) with 64 runs scored, 7 homers, 55 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. He is the shortstop of the future for the Brewers and they were darn smart to keep him.