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Corey Hart | First Baseman

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/24/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 234
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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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. Dec 11 - 3:42 PM
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter

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Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 11 - 2:34 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 11 - 1:41 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 10 - 11:27 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 10 - 9:06 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 10 - 3:46 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 9 - 1:57 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 9 - 8:39 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 8 - 11:25 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

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
Dec 3 - 5:08 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart expects to get full medical clearance for his knees Tuesday after a meeting with his surgeon.

Hart missed the entire 2013 season, but he's drawing considerable free agent interest this winter because of his past offensive success. The Red Sox, Giants, Rays and Rockies are among the teams with reported interest, and the Brewers have talked about bringing him back. Hart, 31, boasts an .824 career OPS.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Dec 2 - 2:31 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart said on MLB Network Radio on Tuesday that the Red Sox, Rays, Rockies and Brewers are among the teams who have talked to his agent.

It was reported earlier this week that as many as a dozen teams have checked in. Hart said that he has another checkup on his surgically-repaired knee in early December, so teams may wait before getting serious about signing him. He may look for a one-year deal in hopes of proving his health and testing the market again next offseason.
Related: Red Sox, Rockies, Brewers, Rays
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Nov 19 - 3:46 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Giants are "looking into" the health of free agent Corey Hart.

It's likely that a dozen other teams are doing the same. Hart missed the 2013 season due to surgery on both of his knees, but he's drawing heavy interest this winter because of his past offensive success. The Giants were lacking in power production this year.
Related: Giants
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Nov 13 - 4:14 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Brewers are considering bringing back Corey Hart.

Hart didn't play at all in 2013 due to surgery on both of his knees, but it appears that the Brewers may favor his return at first base over signing Justin Morneau or trading for Ike Davis. The 31-year-old will likely sign a one-year deal in hopes of reestablishing his value and testing the market again next winter. The Mets are among the other teams who have reportedly shown interest.
Source: CBS Sports
Nov 13 - 8:55 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Mike Puma of the New York post reports that free agent Corey Hart is drawing interest from the Mets.

Puma says "about a dozen teams" have already made contact with the free agent first baseman, who missed the entire 2013 season due to dual knee surgeries. Hart, 31, should be able to score a multi-year contract this winter because of his past levels of production.
Related: Mets
Source: Mike Puma on Twitter
Nov 6 - 4:36 PM