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Leading up to the trade, there were murmurs about Cortez's potential inclusion in packages involving other teams, particularly the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he had not received any indication that discussions were underway. Weiss clearly conveyed the surreal nature of hearing his name amidst trade talks, especially after spending so many formative years with the New York Yankees. The sentiment was bittersweet; while he was leaving behind the only organization he had known, he was also stepping into a new opportunity in Milwaukee—a team with a youthful roster that's consistently aiming for contention.