"When the Milwaukee Brewers offered salary arbitration to free-agent reliever Francisco Rodriguez, the primary thought was getting two draft picks as compensation should he sign with another club.

But what if "K-Rod" accepts?

Wednesday night (11 p.m. CST) is the deadline for free agents to decline or accept arbitration offers from their former clubs. The Brewers offered arbitration to two players - first baseman Prince Fielder and Rodriguez.

Fielder is seeking a long-term deal on the market and won't accept. But if the relief market doesn't develop for Rodriguez, might he accept the Brewers' offer and return at a salary close to the $13.5 million he made in 2011?"