MILWAUKEE (AP) - Corey Koskie became eligible for free agency Friday when the Milwaukee Brewers declined his 2008 option.
The 34-year-old third basemen did not play during the season after dealing with the effects of concussion he received in 2006.
Koskie did not immediately return a message seeking comment. The Brewers said he'll remain on their 40-man roster until he declares for free agency.
Koskie came from Toronto before the 2006 season in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brian Wolfe. He hit .261 with 12 homers and 33 RBIs in 76 games.
But on July 5, 2006, Koskie ran for a pop up in the shallow outfield and tumbled backward in an attempt to make the catch. The ball bounced out of his glove and to shortstop Bill Hall, who made the out, but Koskie was hurt in the fall.
Koskie said during spring training he didn't plan to retire. Doctors told him he was getting better, but could not put a timetable on when he might return from the field.
His option would have become guaranteed if he had 600 plate appearances this year or 1,200 over the past two seasons.
Koskie was the third highest paid Brewer last season behind Ben Sheets and Geoff Jenkins, but Milwaukee acquired him at a steep discount after the Blue Jays picked up the majority of his three-year, $17 million contract.
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