Actually, the deal isnt THAT bad for Milwaukee if they had to get rid of Sexson. obviously, it was a salary dump for the brewers, but they did get some pretty decent guys back in return.
spivey was great in 2002, but it doesnt make sense since they just drafted rickie weeks and even gave him some mlb time in 03.
overbay was a fairly good prospect who, as it seems, will take over for sexson at 1B either now or eventually. but, hes also 25. he did have a .276 average in 86 games for the dbacks, but other than that there was nothing to get excited over. minimal power (4 hr), average plate dicipline (35 bb in 86 game).
caupano has probably worn off the prospect title, since hes 24, but he did post a 3.35 era in aaa, with a 1.24 whip, and got some Mlb expierence with the dbacks... 33 ip 4.64 era. nothing to get excited over, but the brewers need arms, and he COULD be alright... plus hes a lefty.
moeller is a decent catcher, hit .268 in 239 ab this year, 7 hr. never really been given a chance to be a full time starter, only played 37 games in 2002, 25 in 01 and 48 in 00. 27 years old...
de la rosa was the only prospect with potential in the deal, had a 2.81 era in AA 102k/36bb which is a good ratio... 3.75 era in aaa, but that was only 24 ip... hes only 21 and a lefty, so he could be pretty good.
counsell is a pretty good utility guy too, but nothing more.
obviously, the dbacks got a damn good deal, but in terms of a salary dump and getting a fairly decent return, i can see where the brewers are coming from.