Hart and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $6 million. The deal is performance-based, as Hart can earn up to an additional $7 million in incentives.
The Brewers also offered Hart a performance-based, one-year deal, though with smaller figures. Their offer would have guaranteed Hart $4 million in 2014, with an ability for the veteran to earn an additional $2.5 million in incentives.
Hart has come full circle with his new General Manager, Jack Zduriencik. A former scout in the Milwaukee organization, Zduriencik played a large role in the Brewers' drafting of Hart in the 11th round in 2000.
To add insult to injury, the Mariners have also acquired the versatile Logan Morrison from Miami. Morrison had been considered a "Plan B" option for Doug Melvin and the Brewers, should Hart sign elsewhere.
Though disappointed in what has transpired, Melvin has little time to sit and dwell on what might have been. The Brewers' General Manager will continue to seek the services of a first baseman, as he is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Mets regarding Ike Davis.
A fan-favorite and positive clubhouse presence, Hart will certainly be missed. In parts of nine seasons with Milwaukee, the two-time All-Star belted 154 homers, drove in 508 runs, and smacked 211 doubles.
Despite Corey's well-documented love for the organization that drafted him, one thing is for certain. Corey Hart is not the first player to sign elsewhere after expressing a desire to remain in Milwaukee.
In other news, the Brewers have selected left handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang from Pittsburgh in this year's Rule 5 Draft. Doug Melvin stated early on that pitching would be one of his top priorities this offseason. Between Wang and the recently acquired Will Smith, Melvin has added two promising left handers to his pitching corps.
Thank you for reading, and stay warm!
Barrel Man
The Brewers also offered Hart a performance-based, one-year deal, though with smaller figures. Their offer would have guaranteed Hart $4 million in 2014, with an ability for the veteran to earn an additional $2.5 million in incentives.
Hart has come full circle with his new General Manager, Jack Zduriencik. A former scout in the Milwaukee organization, Zduriencik played a large role in the Brewers' drafting of Hart in the 11th round in 2000.
To add insult to injury, the Mariners have also acquired the versatile Logan Morrison from Miami. Morrison had been considered a "Plan B" option for Doug Melvin and the Brewers, should Hart sign elsewhere.
Though disappointed in what has transpired, Melvin has little time to sit and dwell on what might have been. The Brewers' General Manager will continue to seek the services of a first baseman, as he is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Mets regarding Ike Davis.
A fan-favorite and positive clubhouse presence, Hart will certainly be missed. In parts of nine seasons with Milwaukee, the two-time All-Star belted 154 homers, drove in 508 runs, and smacked 211 doubles.
Despite Corey's well-documented love for the organization that drafted him, one thing is for certain. Corey Hart is not the first player to sign elsewhere after expressing a desire to remain in Milwaukee.
In other news, the Brewers have selected left handed pitcher Wei-Chung Wang from Pittsburgh in this year's Rule 5 Draft. Doug Melvin stated early on that pitching would be one of his top priorities this offseason. Between Wang and the recently acquired Will Smith, Melvin has added two promising left handers to his pitching corps.
Thank you for reading, and stay warm!
Barrel Man
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