Hart's first surgery was performed on his right knee in January. That surgery went well, though Hart's left knee became overworked and inflamed during his rehabilitation. Corey's left knee was then operated on in July, preventing him from sniffing the playing field in 2013. It was a frustrating break for Hart, who was entering a contract year.
Following an inactive 2013 season, Hart says he feels great and is ready to resume baseball activities. Despite his new-found health and optimism, Corey will not be in contact with teams until he receives medical clearance on December 3. Below is a link to a short video that Hart has used to market himself this offseason. The video depicts Corey's rehabilitated knees and full health.
Hart's Workout
Though Hart is not yet entertaining offers from clubs, several teams have expressed interest in the versatile veteran. Milwaukee, seeking help at first base, is expected to make an aggressive run at Hart. Other teams that have expressed interest include Colorado, Tampa Bay, and the World Champion Boston Red Sox. Should he not re-sign with Milwaukee, Hart may be asked to return to the outfield with a different team.
Despite interest from other clubs, Hart has insisted that he would prefer to stay in Milwaukee. For the past several seasons, Corey has made it clear that he and his family love where they're at and would prefer not to leave. You may remember Hart trying to convince Zack Greinke to stay in Milwaukee for the long haul. Following Zack's trade to the Angels and eventual mega-deal with the Dodgers, Hart publicly implied that Greinke would regret his decision, stating that Milwaukee has intangibles that can't be found elsewhere.
In spite of Hart's stated desire to stay with the Brewers, anything can happen on the free agent market. Over the years, many players have claimed a love for Milwaukee and a desire to stay. In the end, most of those players chased the money. Time will tell where Hart ends up in 2014.
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