[BirdWatcher]

As was long rumored, the Brewers did in fact trade away two veterans- right fielder Antonio Puente, an original Brewer, and reliever Eric Singer. They were able to swing a six-player deal with the San Antonio Keys which sent the two high priced players, along with a marginal minor league pitcher, Luis Alonzo, in exchange for three moderate prospects.
The Brewers got 23-year old third baseman Jesus Hidalgo, a high character leader with an average hit tool, good eye, and very strong arm, who profiles as having a ceiling of an average big league starter. They also received 23-year old shortstop Luis Hernandez, a defensive specialist who can provide plus defense at second base as well, and in spite of having just average speed is a plus base stealer and base runner. Hernandez is considered a very hard worker but it will likely take more than maximum effort for him to become anything more than a sub-par hitter. And finally, the Brewers got 21-year old catcher Adam Wheeler. Wheeler projects to have an average hit tool with some pop but also a propensity to strike out too often and is slightly above average, at best, behind the plate. He most likely just provides some minor league depth.

But really this trade was less about what the Brewers received and more about unloading some expensive contracts and freeing up space in the outfield and in the bullpen for talented younger players. And even though the Brewers had to retain some of both Singer and Puente's contracts (which run through 1974) to make the deal, they came out far ahead financially and free up a great deal of salary space as a result.
What they might do with it remains to be seen.