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Over the past few seasons, Brewers owner Mark Attanasio and GM Doug Melvin have made some of the most profound trade-deadline moves. Acquiring CC Sabathia in 2008 may be the most prominent and well-known of these moves.

This season, there will be no shortage of rumors and speculation surrounding the Brewers. In fact, some rumors suggest Milwaukee could be in the works for acquiring Mets shortstop Jose Reyes.

Reyes, who is in the final year of his contract with the Mets, would be a superb rental addition to Milwaukee's lineup and could prove to be the deciding factor in the National League playoff picture.

If the recurring rumors and reports hold true, here are five reasons the Brewers should pull the trigger on Reyes prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

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