Overbay Traded to Toronto!
Clark signs one-year deal
Agreement worth $1.15 million
Dennis Jenders
Brady Clark has set himself up to make a splash this year for the Milwaukee Brewers. At 31 years old Clark will likely be the everyday starter, something he hasn't done in his 4 major league seasons, in center field in 2005.
By signing a one-year agreement worth $1.15 million he avoided arbitration. And now he will have a chance to feature his defensive skill-set in the outfield. Clark made $376,000 last year hitting .280 with 46 RBI and 7 home runs in 138 games. His high on-base percentage of .385 makes him a favorite to lead-off for the Brewers this year.
Brady was considered a very good prospect but was traded by Cincinnati along with 3 minor-leaguers for Shawn Estes. He played in 61 combined games in 2002 for the Reds and New York Mets. Brady's work ethic and ambition is what led to the Brewers pulling him off the waiver wire in 2003 after he was released by the Mets and was immediately assigned to their 40-man roster.
Clark could find some serious competition from Brewers prospect Dave Krynzel. The left-naded Krynzel was drafted in the first round in the 2000 June Draft and his speed and defense draw comparisons to former Brewers center-fielder Scott Podsednik or Johnny Damon. If Clark falters Krynzel may have a chance in 2005, but expect him to spend more time learning the art of baserunning and patience before he makes a splash in the majors in 2006.