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Hart passes on Brewers offer, signs 1-year deal with Seattle

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In the end, the Milwaukee Brewers offer to retain free agent first baseman Corey Hart didn’t stand up to the offer he eventually accepted in

Corey Hart

Corey Hart

Seattle with the Mariners.

Hart gets a one-year deal with the Mariners worth a guaranteed $6-million with incentives that could push the deal to $13-million.  That’s twice as much as the deal offered by the Milwaukee Brewers, which the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported to be $4-million with another $2.5-million in incentives.

Hart missed the entire 2013 season after knee surgery on both knees.  He made $10-million last season.

Hart’s departure leaves the Brewers with a void at first base.  It this time, James Loney appears to be the top free agent after playing for Tampa Bay last season.   But Loney may be too expensive for the Brewers.  A trade is another option, but GM Doug Melvin may be reluctant to part with some of the Brewers young pitching.  But Melvin said he would explore both options.

Coming off of double knee surgery, it’s a good opportunity for Hart to not have to play defense everyday, instead being able to take advantage of the designated hitter in the American League.

In eight-plus seasons with the Brewers, Hart hit .276 with 154 home runs and 508 rbi’s in 945 games.  He was a National League all-star twice (2008 & 2010).

Cox, La Russa and Torre join baseball’s HOF

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Longtime baseball managerial greats Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre were unanimously selected for election to the baseball Hall of Fame by the Expansion Era Committee.

Former Brewers catcher Ted Simmons was on the ballot, but didn’t come close to the 12 votes needed for election.

Cox ranks fourth all-time in wins among managers, compiling a 2,504-2,001 (.556) record in 29 seasons as a Major-League manager.

LaRussa ranks third all-time in wins among managers, compiling a 2,728-2,365 (.536) record in 33 seasons, winning the World Series with the A’s in 1989 and the Cardinals in 2006 and 2011.

Torre won four World Series titles and six pennants in 29 seasons as manager, following 18-years as a player.  As a manager, he went 2,326-1,997 (.538).

Baseball’s winter meetings are underway in Lake Buena Vista, Florida today.  The Brewers are looking for a first baseman and would prefer to resign Corey Hart.

Hart receives medical clearance

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Milwaukee Brewers free agent first baseman/outfielder Corey Hart has received medical

Corey Hart

Corey Hart

clearance to return to full baseball activities.

Hart had surgery on both knees and missed the entire 2013 season.  He has drawn interest from a handful of teams, including the Brewers.

The Brewers still don’t have a first baseman and they’re waiting to see Hart go through some baseball drills to determine their interest in him moving forward.

Brewers in the hunt for Corey Hart

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Free agent slugger Corey Hart said yesterday that the Milwaukee Brewers are one of

Corey Hart UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Corey Hart UPI/Bill Greenblatt

four teams who have shown interest in signing him but also said nothing would happen until he gets medical clearance to play on December 3.

Hart told Sirius XM, the Brewers, Tampa Bay, Boston and Colorado have contacted his agent but are awaiting a clean bill of health before considering formal offers.

Hart missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing surgery on both knees and the Brewers never did find a suitable replacement at first base.

Milwaukee’s injury forecast is not clearing up

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Many things can be brought up when it comes to figuring out what has gone wrong so far in 2013 for the Milwaukee Brewers.  Though injuries can sometimes be an excuse, the fact of the matter is Milwaukee has been hurt in that department.

Tuesday, the Brewers had to put another player on the 15-DL as starting pitcher Alfredo Figora has an oblique injury.  Starter Johnny Hellweg was called up from Triple-A Nashville to give Milwaukee another starting arm.  Manager Ron Roenicke talks about the injury…

AUDIO: Ron Roenicke on Figaro to the DL :14 [Read more…]

It’s opening day and the Brewers are optimistic (AUDIO)

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The Milwaukee Brewers late signing of right-handed pitcher Kyle Lohse has quickly

Ron Roenicke

Ron Roenicke

brought some optimism towards a post-season run.

Prior to Lohse signing with Milwaukee, they thought winning games would have to come from the offense.  They’ll still need to score runs, but the added pitching adds promise.  Lohse had pitched for four teams over 12 Major League seasons, but his best seasons have come in St. Louis the last two years, including a 16-3 mark in 2012 with a 2.86 ERA.

Lohse is expected to make his first start with the Brewers on Friday against Arizona.  He threw a bullpen session on Sunday at Miller Park and pitched in one exhibition game after signing late with the club. [Read more…]

Brewers’ Melvin recovering from Scorpion sting

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Milwaukee Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin received a scare on Wednesday

Doug Melvin

Doug Melvin

when he was stung by a small scorpion, which sent him to the hospital for a few hours.

AUDIO: Doug Melvin on Scorpion sting :18

Melvin was stung on the middle finger of his left hand and soon after began experiencing symptoms.

AUDIO: Doug Melvin on the results of the sting :17

The bark scorpion is the most venomous scorpion in North America.  It’s venom can cause severe pain along with numbness and tingling. [Read more…]

Brewers set for spring games (AUDIO)

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It’s only been a week, but the Milwaukee Brewers will play their annual

Brewers spring training

Brewers spring training

intrasquad game today, then Mike Fiers will start the teams exhibition opener tomorrow against the Oakland A’s.

Unlike springs past, many of the team’s top players are expected to get considerable playing time right out of the gate as they prepare for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Mat Gamel

1st baseman Mat Gamel is looking at a full season of rehab after he tore his ACL on the first day of full squad workouts.  It’s the second straight season that Gamel is facing a painful comeback. [Read more…]

Brewers Spring Training update

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun isn’t scheduled to report to Spring

Ryan Braun

Ryan Braun

Training until Friday and he’s already sent notice to the team’s media relations department that he will not field questions pertaining to Yahoo Sports’ report linking him to a Miami Clinic that is alleged to have sold PED’s to several baseball players.

Braun said his lawyers had contacted the clinic while doing research to aid in his successful appeal of a 2011 positive test.

Manager Ron Roenicke said he’s taking a wait and see approach.

Corey Hart

First baseman Corey hart said he’s ahead of schedule following knee surgery and he’s pushing for a return to action by the end of April instead of mid to late May.  Hart said the swelling is already gone in his surgically repaired knee and doctors say he’s ahead of schedule.

 

Hart delays surgery

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Corey Hart postponed knee surgery on Tuesday,

Corey Hart / UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt

Corey Hart / UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt

opting instead for a second opinion.

An MRI performed on Hart’s right knee was being sent to a specialist to see if he agrees with the diagnosis of Brewers team physician William Raasch.

Hart experienced swelling in his knee during offseason workouts.  After an MRI revealed a “defect” in the knee as well as a slight meniscus tear, surgery was scheduled. [Read more…]