Braun on 10-5 rights: Brewers know exactly which teams I'd be interested in

Ryan Braun's future with the Milwaukee Brewers has, and will continue to be, a persistent topic of conversation from now until the trade deadline.

The veteran outfielder, whose 10-and-5 rights (10 years service time and five with the club) kicks in May 14, admitted that while he doesn't anticipate a move anytime soon, he's informed the front office of his preferred destinations.

"They know exactly which teams I'd be interested in going to," Braun said, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel. "There are very, very few of them, and that's not going to change. I don't want more money. I don't want more years. I don't want anything like that. None of that is of any interest at all to me."

Braun can only be traded to six teams without his permission. Last year, that list was revealed to include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Miami Marlins. He didn't elaborate on whether or not the group has changed, but did admit he modified one team after last year.

"I wouldn't be (stunned) if something happened," he said. "Is it possible? Absolutely. It's possible they talked to me recently (a likely nod to the spring training chatter involving the Dodgers). Who knows what might happen?"

The Dodgers and Braun have been linked since last season when it was first revealed that both clubs had serious talks about a swap that involved outfielder Yasiel Puig. Although the clubs have yet to re-engage in discussions, the Dodgers will definitely be one team to monitor moving forward.

Despite missing time recently with a shoulder injury, Braun has gotten off to a great start this season, hitting .284/.370/.580 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs. He's also left his mark with the Brewers, currently third in all-time WAR with 44.6 behind Paul Molitor and Robin Yount.

The 33-year-old will earn $20 million this season and is under contract until 2020 on a combined $56-million salary. He has a $15-million mutual option in 2021.