The free agent market is where the Milwaukee Brewers will find the best talent, but that will come at a more expensive price.
This is the point where I want to go on record saying that the Milwaukee Brewers answer is not among the current second base pool. Keep in mind I am targeting a specific part of that free agent pool. That will come in handy later.
First, let me explain my disdain for the current second base pool. It is not that I think the players are bad, but the market is already more expensive that what the return would be. Ian Kinsler made sure of that when he set the market with his most recent deal.
In terms of stopgaps, that means a player like Jed Lowrie is going to require multiple years. The same would likely go for Asdrubal Cabrera, Neil Waler, Daniel Murphy, or whoever you think the Milwaukee Brewers should sign. The market is going to make finding a competitive stopgap hard.
So, what about the third base pool? Again, I know. Travis Shaw! Mayor DDC! How dare I! So, why not bring back Moose? Shaw can play second base again, where he was not the worst defender. It could just be preparation for Hiura.
Mike Moustakas might be looking for a multi year deal, but he might change that tune to come back and finish what he started with the Brewers. This scenario seems unlikely, but it should be something to consider. It would appear to create the most dangerous lineup.