I'm a bit worried about Riske

[moofnelson]

All I can say after watching him tonight is that I hope he is not used in close games. He should be strictly a mop up guy at this point.

Even mop-up guys have to hold serve more often than not. If Riske only gives up a couple of runs, it's a minor miracle. It was 5-1 when he came into the game today. He has to give the Brewers a chance to come back by pitching just ONE scoreless inning. That is all he was asked to do. Asking a team to rally from four runs down is a lot easier than asking a team to rally from 6-7 runs down. He shouldn't be on this team.

[bobskube]

If it was me, a DL stint is the way to go. He has been simply awful, but I would rather no release him. Save that DFA for Julio when Hoffman gets called back. (My sources say Hoffman probably will be throwing off mound by Tuesday or Wednesday, btw.)

[Fatter than Joey]

Then why in the world is he out there?

 

Great question. Why not get Dillard or Swindle up?

[JohnBriggs12]

In looking at the BF roster page, it lists Riske as having 1 option left. I believe he would have to okay it because of his status as a veteran, but considering how he knows he needs work, maybe he would okay being optioned.

[brewmann04]

I am sorry but Riske has not pitched well since the start of Spring Training. The brewers FO will need to realize Money should not matter and Riske need to go on the DL or be sent down.

[naivin]

I guess I don't understand the whole situation. Given that he is here and being used, we sort of have to assume he is healthy physically, or at least they believe he is, right? So that would mean he is just not all the way back, and not ready to pitch, or just bad. You have to believe the Brewers think the former. I guess I just don't believe his contract is a major factor in their decision making process. Plus, although he didn't have much of a Spring, when you get right down to it, neither did McClung, and Dave Bush was equally bad the other day. I'm not optimistic, but I will try to remain hopeful they know what they're doing.

[brewtank34]

I cringe saying this, but Riske has the same effect on me when I used to get when Wise was coming into the game. Melvin's gotta man up and realize all his moves can't be gems and get Riske out of there. Get him in the minors so he can get his confidence back.

[BrewCrewForever]

I think Riske should be put on the DL when Hoffman comes off. He can't be right yet. When he came in yesterday I had a bad feeling it would get out of hand and it did.