Two trade deadlines approaching for Braun
"Last year, [the no-trade clause] was relatively significant, because the trade almost happened and there were conversations about how we would address that," Braun told MLB.com on Wednesday. "Other than that, I don't think it's really going to be much of a factor at all. I have such a great relationship with [Brewers owner] Mark Attanasio, [general manager] David Stearns and [assistant general manager] Matt Arnold. We're all really on the same page when it comes to my situation.
"Obviously, things can change. Circumstances can change. Who knows where the future takes us? But I don't foresee [the no-trade protection] having much of an impact on anything moving forward, just because of my relationship with Mark, David and Matt."