Hart Would Agree To Reduced Deal To Stay With Brewers
Corey Hart says he would take a significant pay cut to remain with the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2014 season.
Hart didn't play a game for the club this season after undergoing surgery on both knees.
He is eligible for free agency after the season and prefers to remain with the only team for which he has played. He had a $10 million salary this year at the end of a three-year extension.
"We haven’t had any discussions," Hart said. "I’ve told them numerous times that if I was healthy I’d like to stay a Brewer and help this team out. They have a lot of good young players but they need a veteran presence. I’d like to be one of those guys. They want it; I just don’t know where that’s at.
"They’ve kind of hinted (they have interest) but it’s early, and coming off two knee surgeries I’m sure they want to see me get out there and run first before they actually talk to me.They want to make sure I can do the stuff I need to do, which I’ll be able to do. It’s a process. Can I run and do the cuts I need to do. Hopefully, they’ll see enough and keep me."