Koskie to Return as Free Agent
Here's a feel good story from The Star Tribune: Third baseman Corey Koskie has fully recovered from the post-concussion syndrome that sidelined him for half of the 2006 and the entirety of the 2007 seasons. Doom and gloom loomed earlier this month as the Brewers declined his $6.5MM option and retirement seemed a legitimate possibility for the big Canadian.
Koskie has recovered from his persistent headaches and can be considered an official free agent in the weak 2008 third base market at the moment consisting of Pedro Feliz, Mike Lamb, and Mike Lowell.
The 34 year old hasn't played 100 games in any of the last 3 seasons; however, he still displays 20 HR power when active. That production potential alone makes him a decent 1-year bargain option to be had for conceivably around $4-5MM.
Posted by Nat Boyle
This might be an option for the Brewers again now. Move Braun to LF and sign Koskie to a cheap one-year deal. Perfect.
Posted by: ghosthorn | October 21, 2007 at 10:36 AM
also reported yesterday at www.elismlbrumors.com
Posted by: mlbrumors | October 21, 2007 at 11:58 AM
Cheap 3B with potential for league-average or better production? If I'm the Phils, I'm all over this.
Posted by: mraver | October 21, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Back to the Twins? Seems like a win/win there. I'd like to see a low year 1 salary ($2.5M?) with incentives, and perhaps a mutual option for '09 at $4-5M.
He and his family still live in a Minneapolis suburb. Likewise, one of the Twins most pressing needs is 3B. Koskie has always had a decent-if-unspectacular bat, but always plays consistent defense as well, which is often overlooked. Despite the health concerns, I'd rather have him than Feliz or Lamb anyday.
Posted by: AJ | October 22, 2007 at 02:40 PM