Very, very few championship-contending teams will be allowed to have a learning curve going forward. That's too bad, because one of the most satisfying aspects of caring about a team is watching players - in the Celtics' case, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown - mature into champions.
Brewers general manager Matt Arnold emphasizes the need for an open-minded approach due to the team's financial limitations and market size, especially with closer Devin Williams nearing free agency.