The Brewers have agreed to terms with a familiar face, inking Lyle Overbay to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Overbay, who turns 37 later this month, joins Juan Francisco, as well as recent Yankee teammate Mark Reynolds, in the mix of Brewers first basemen competing for playing time in 2014.
In December 2003, Overbay and a batch of prospects were acquired from Arizona in exchange for slugger Richie Sexson and reliever Shane Nance. Over the next two seasons, Overbay would man first base for the Crew. In 2004, Lyle led the Majors with his franchise-record 53 doubles.
In his two seasons with the Brewers, Overbay smacked 35 homers and drove in 159 runs while batting .289. Following the 2005 season, Overbay was dealt to Toronto, paving the way for Prince Fielder to take over at first base.
Since his Toronto tenure, Overbay has played for four teams, including a second stint in Arizona. He is still serviceable, belting 14 home runs and collecting 59 RBIs with the Yankees this past season.
Overbay is the most recent addition to the Brewers' list of low-risk, high reward contracts. He, Zach Duke, and the previously mentioned Reynolds have all been inked to Minor League deals with invitations to Spring Training. Nothing is a guarantee, as these players will ultimately determine their own respective fates.
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