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MIL Journal-Sentinel blog: Brewers closing in on deal with Riske

Making a move to recover from the losses of free-agent relievers Francisco Cordero and Scott Linebrink, the Brewers are closing in on a three-year deal with Kansas City free agent reliever David Riske. Announcement of a deal between the Brewers and Riske could come as early as Friday.

“We’ve had positive discussions today with David Riske’s agent,” said Melvin. ““We’re hopeful of doing a deal.”

Riske, 31, had a big season in a set-up role with the Royals in 2007. In 65 appearances, he was 1-4 with a 2.45 ERA, with 27 walks and 52 strikeouts in 69 2/3 innings.

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NTNgod Posted: November 30, 2007 at 02:57 AM | 13 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. NTNgod Posted: November 30, 2007 at 03:10 AM (#2628723)

RoboThal:

Free-agent reliever David Riske, who is closing in on a multi-year deal with the Brewers, could get the chance to replace Francisco Cordero as the team's closer.

"That's what intriguing about the Milwaukee Brewers," Riske's agent, Nez Balero, told FOXSports.com. "We feel that David would be given an opportunity to be more than just a setup man. He's not shying away from being a closer at all. If given that opportunity, he would welcome it."

2. Barry`s_Lazy_Boy Posted: November 30, 2007 at 03:16 AM (#2628728)

Projects as a little better than average.

http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/oracle/discussion/2008_zips_projections_kansas_city_royals/

3. HowardMegdal

Posted: November 30, 2007 at 04:31 AM (#2628775)

Ludicrous that the Mets can't offer three years and best the money, unless we're talking something like 3/30. And we're not.

4. The Artist Posted: November 30, 2007 at 05:13 AM (#2628809)

There were rumors that it was as much as 3/18. I think the Brewers could do worse that give him 3/14 (Braden Looper money) to be their closer.

5. no neck Posted: November 30, 2007 at 06:01 AM (#2628855)

David Riske as a closer?

6. Sam M. Posted: November 30, 2007 at 06:08 AM (#2628861)

Ludicrous that the Mets can't offer three years and best the money, unless we're talking something like 3/30. And we're not.

$6M a year for a set-up guy, Howard? And if the Brewers are offering him the chance to be a closer, that is a tempting thing for a guy like Riske, and the Mets can't match that.

7. NTNgod Posted: November 30, 2007 at 06:11 AM (#2628863)

From early indications, it appears it'll be more in the Linebrink area (but fewer years, obviously) - $4/4.5m.

8. stealfirstbase Posted: November 30, 2007 at 07:14 AM (#2628894)

Having seen Riske pitch for the White Sox, and Linebrink pitch for the Brewers, and given equal yearly pay for 3 and 4 years, respectively...I'd rather have Linebrink.

David Riske gets guys out without a good fastball. That always scares me a little bit.

9. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: November 30, 2007 at 07:18 AM (#2628897)

The Brewers net themselves two draft picks by signing Riske instead of Linebrink. That matters.

10. HowardMegdal

Posted: November 30, 2007 at 08:26 AM (#2628923)

$6M a year for a set-up guy, Howard? And if the Brewers are offering him the chance to be a closer, that is a tempting thing for a guy like Riske, and the Mets can't match that.

Mets need another arm in the pen- if they are prepared to spend 3 mil, why not spend 4-5 mil on a three year deal and bring the most reliable middle guy on the market in?

11. Steve Phillips' Hot Cougar (DrStankus) Posted: November 30, 2007 at 08:27 AM (#2628925)

Riske-y

Alternatively

Riske-que

12. Gambling Rent Czar Posted: November 30, 2007 at 10:28 AM (#2628946)

Ludicrous that the Mets can't offer three years and best the money, unless we're talking something like 3/30. And we're not.

This kind of thinking just makes my blood boil.

and fans of these New York ball clubs can't understand why we despise them.

13. NTNgod Posted: December 01, 2007 at 02:00 AM (#2630209)

MIL J-S blog:

The Brewers won't be announcing the signing of free-agent reliever David Riske today but the deal is still on track to happen, probably on Monday.

I talked with Riske's agent, Nez Balelo, and he said nothing had gone wrong with the talks. He said both sides were busy and Riske was away at a wedding, and indicated this would all come down Monday.

"Everything is fine. Talks are great," said Balelo. "We're all busy."

The delay might have something to do with the Brewers' 40-man roster. I believe it's full -- I'll check with Doug Melvin and get back to you -- and the Brewers might have to clear a space for Riske.

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