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Corey Hart | First Baseman

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/24/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 234
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Corey Hart (knee) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday afternoon.
Hart has been experiencing some tenderness in his knee over the past week, but it's thought to be standard stuff as he works his way back from dual knee surgeries. Hart should be fine for Opening Day and is expected to serve as Seattle's primary right fielder in 2014. Feb 27 - 10:17 AM
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter

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Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said Friday that Corey Hart (knee) is "still a little tender moving side to side."

The M's have Hart working in the outfield as he comes back from a pair of knee surgeries. Despite the soreness, they've overall been pleased with how he's looked. As long as he feels up to it, Hart is expected to be used as the club's primary right fielder this season.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Feb 21 - 10:43 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said Wednesday that Corey Hart will mostly work in the outfield early on in camp.

Hart missed the entire 2013 season while recovering from dual knee surgeries, so the Mariners are going to take it easy with him early in camp. He did everything but sliding during drills on Tuesday. The hope is that Hart will feel comfortable enough to play the outfield on a regular basis, but he could also rotate to first base and the DH spot on occasion.
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter
Feb 19 - 10:23 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Corey Hart is happy with the progress of his surgically-repaired knee.

"I haven't gotten on the field yet to do fly balls, but I've been doing simulated ground balls to work on my footwork and agility," Hart said. "It's been progressing. I've been able to do everything. It's been nice." The Mariners bet $6 million that the 31-year-old will be healthy and productive in 2014. When last healthy, Hart hit .270 with 30 homers and 83 RBI in 149 games for Milwaukee in 2012. Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik and skipper Lloyd McClendon have discussed a three-man rotation between Hart, Morrison and Justin Smoak between first base and DH, though Jack Z believes Morrison and Hart can also play the outfield. "I think it's going to give you a chance to give some guys a rest," Zduriencik said, "And give you a chance to match up your club a little bit better (against opposing pitchers)."
Related: Justin Smoak, Logan Morrison
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
Jan 27 - 9:12 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Mariners signed OF Corey Hart to a one-year, $5 million contract.

The deal carries another $8 million in performance-based incentives. The Mariners are saying that Justin Smoak will remain the starting first baseman, so Hart appears likely to operate between the corner outfield spots and DH. He missed the entire 2013 season due to knee issues, but the 31-year-old slugger has always been an excellent hitter when healthy and is expected to be 100 percent heading into 2014.
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 03:14:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Corey Hart's new one-year contract with the Mariners carries a $5 million base salary and $8 million in incentives.

That's a very team-friendly contract structure. Hart missed the entire 2013 season following dual knee surgeries, but he's been a fantastic hitter when healthy and could prove to be a major bargain for the win-now M's. It's surprising that more teams didn't get involved. The one-year contract is only pending a physical.
Related: Mariners
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Wed, Dec 11, 2013 03:42:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Mariners have signed Corey Hart to a one-year contract.

It's a nice low-risk deal for the Mariners, who will use Hart at first base and designated hitter in 2014 while likely batting him cleanup behind Robinson Cano. Hart had an offer on the table to return to the Brewers, but Seattle simply beat it. The 31-year-old posted a .270/.334/.507 slash line, 30 home runs and 83 RBI in 2012 before missing the entire 2013 season following dual knee surgeries. He should be ready for Opening Day in 2014.
Related: Mariners
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Wed, Dec 11, 2013 02:34:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, free agent slugger Corey Hart is "torn between re-signing with the Brewers and another club that may be the Mariners."

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman confirms that Seattle has expressed serious interest. Hart loves Milwaukee and Milwaukee loves Hart, but the Mariners are spending big this winter and are probably capable of making him the most lucrative offer. The 31-year-old missed the entire 2013 season while recovering from surgery on both of his knees, but he had an .857 OPS between 2010-2012 and averaged 29 home runs per year during that span.
Related: Mariners
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter
Wed, Dec 11, 2013 01:41:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Brewers are "working to try to secure a return" of Corey Hart.

Adam McCalvy of MLB.com has reported that Hart could make a decision as soon as Tuesday night, and Jim Duquette of SiriusXM has reported that the Brewers are now out on Ike Davis, who was viewed as the club's backup plan. In other words, things are trending towards Hart re-signing with the Brew Crew soon. An announcement could be forthcoming.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 11:27:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that Corey Hart could make a decision on who to sign with Tuesday night.

McCalvy notes that the Brewers are "still in play" for the first baseman/outfielder. The Mariners, Red Sox, Giants, Rays and Rockies have also been connected to Hart this winter. Hart missed all of the 2013 season following a pair of knee surgeries but would make for a good gamble on a short-term deal.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 09:06:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Tuesday that he's hoping to hear a decision from Corey Hart by the end of this week's Winter Meetings.

The Brewers have made retaining Hart a priority, but they will move on to other options if he decides to sign elsewhere. There are plenty of alternatives on the trade market, including Ike Davis of the Mets and Logan Morrison of the Marlins.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 03:46:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke with Corey Hart's agent, who says that the Brewers have made the free agent slugger "a priority."

Hart missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee. When healthy, he's usually a lock for at least 25 homers and an OPS north of .850. It's easy to see why the Brewers would want to continue their relationship with Hart, who turns 32 years old in March. It is worth noting, though, that Hart has drawn serious interest from a number of other deep-pocketed major league teams, including the Mariners, Red Sox, Giants, Rays and Rockies.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mon, Dec 9, 2013 01:57:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Corey Hart's agent is expected to meet with the Brewers at this week's Winter Meetings in Orlando.

The Brewers, like many other teams, are hoping to sign Hart to an incentives-based one-year contract. The 31-year-old free agent missed the entire 2013 season while recovering from dual knee surgeries, but the Red Sox, Giants, Rays, Rockies and Mariners are among the teams with interest because of his past power production.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mon, Dec 9, 2013 08:39:00 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Mariners are showing interest in free agent Corey Hart.

The 31-year-old missed the entire 2013 season while recovering from a pair of knee surgeries. He was cleared earlier in the week to resume baseball related activities and work himself back into shape. The Red Sox, Giants, Rays and Rockies are also known to have interest.
Related: Mariners
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Sun, Dec 8, 2013 11:25:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Mariners

Corey Hart (knee) was cleared by his surgeon Tuesday to resume all baseball-related activities.

Hart can now begin working himself back into baseball shape and shopping himself to interested teams. The 31-year-old missed the entire 2013 season while recovering from dual knee surgeries. He has already been contacted by the Red Sox, Giants, Rays and Rockies.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Tue, Dec 3, 2013 05:08:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Mike Zunino
2John Buck
3Jesus Sucre
4Humberto Quintero
5Manuel Pina
1B1Justin Smoak
2Ji-Man Choi
2B1Robinson Cano
2Nick Franklin
3Willie Bloomquist
SS1Brad Miller
2Carlos Triunfel
3B1Kyle Seager
LF1Dustin Ackley
2Abraham Almonte
3Stefen Romero
4Endy Chavez
CF1Michael Saunders
2Franklin Gutierrez
3Xavier Avery
RF1Corey Hart
2James Jones
3Cole Gillespie
DH1Logan Morrison
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Erasmo Ramirez
4James Paxton
5Taijuan Walker
6Brandon Maurer
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Danny Farquhar
3Yoervis Medina
4Charlie Furbush
5Tom Wilhelmsen
6Stephen Pryor
7Hector Noesi
8Lucas Luetge
9Bobby LaFromboise
10Logan Bawcom
11Matt Palmer
12Ramon Ramirez
13Logan Kensing
14Mark Rogers