Riske close to being a Brewer? (Possible announcement midweek)

[danzig6767]

Not sure where to put this, a moderator can move it if needed

3 years, $18-20MM, option for 4th?

 

 

If true, that's quite pricey, but Melvin is obviously desperate

[SeriesFinale]

That is a lot more bones than I thought they'd throw at him.

 

Interesting that Mota and Riske were part of the same trade last year

[berniebrewer4life]

Man, that's a lot of cash. Let's hope he can atleast put up last year's numbers in a weaker NLC.

[TheBrewer]

Percival might be getting a 2 year 12 million deal with the Devil Rays. With that being said, this would seem like a bargain.

 

Hopefully this isn't the only BP guy Melvin signs. Hopefully Dotel becomes part of the mix also.

[fallingleaves]

I hope Riske is signed, I think he could be an effective closer for the team.

[Brian the Automator]

Danger, Will Robinson, Riske had a BABIP last year of .268. He's really not a strikeout pitcher or a groundball pitcher. I wouldn't mind having him in the pen, but I wouldn't want him to be the closer, nor would I want to pay him 6M a year for 3 years. He's already 31 as well...

[splitterpfj]

I thought Doug said he had a two-year offer out that he was waiting to hear back on?

[giffted1]

I guess if we're going to overpay for someone, it makes sense to overpay for the one that hasn't been injured all the time. I'm more comfortable giving Riske this sort of deal rather than Gagne, Dotel, or Percival.

[Invader3K]

They could do a lot worse.

 

I kind of hope it gets done just so the team can drop the closer debate and move on to other things, like upgrading the outfield and maybe getting another middle relief guy.

[brewmann04]

I agree rather give money to a healthy arm and giving the money to older Injury prone Pitcher.

I am also excited to see melvin working the phone for a possible trade

[colbyjack]

A three year deal worth $18 to 20 million? If true, that better include the 4th option year, otherwise I'm calling this "report" BS. They could have kept Linebrink around for 4 years for that kind of money.

 

Per splitter's point about the possible 2-year deal out there, I don't get the feeling that Melvin will completely cave to get Riske.

 

I'm going to wait until this new rumor blog gets one right before I take anything it reports seriously. Credibility goes a long way, as anyone can open a rumor site and post idle speculation as information provided from a source.

[patrickgpe]

with Herges off the board (1 year with the Rockies), Riske is the best option, while that is alot of cash I have supported signing him over every free agent reliever. He is durable, consistent and relatively young. I hope its true!

[twobrewers]

Overpaying with cash is better than overpaying with prospects.

[MoneyballMan]

Overpaying with cash is better than overpaying with prospects.

I agree. I like this option MUCH more than giving up Hall + for Nathan, who will also require a king's ransom (probably somewhere around 4/60) anyhow after next season. I'm not suggesting Riske has nearly the same closer ability as Nathan, but the overall cost (in players and cash) is very different as well.

[fondybrewfan]

I wouldnt mind this but the guy isnt exactly a workhorse either

 

2007 - 65 games

2006 - 41 games

2005 - 58 games

 

So why has he pitched so little is everyone is correct in saying he isnt an injury threat. Granted when he pitches he has pitched very well, his highest ERA the last 3 years is only about 3.85 with a decent WHIP as well. I just dont understand why he hasnt pitched a whole lot if he hasnt been injured.

[JohnBriggs12]

In 2006, he was on the DL with Boston early that year, came back in June, and was dealt to the White Sox. I don't think it was anything serious. Throw out that year, and he's averaged over 70 innings since 2003. That's pretty good.

 

He's okay. I'd put him a notch above Linebrink because he's been in AL in better hitter's parks. Yeah the price is high, but that's the going rate these days for teams that need relievers and the Brewers are in that category.

 

I wouldn't expect anything spectacular if he's the closer but I would suspect he would be able to avoid meltdowns that result in 3 run leads dissapating instantly.

[recte44]

Riske > Linebrink.

 

I'm ok with this signing if it turns out to be true. He'll be a good 8th inning guy. Looks like Turnbow really is going to be the closer.

[jjfanec]

I would say a trade for Fuentes would look nice along with a Riske signing. I know Fuentes is peer speculation by fans and message boards but it would make sense for both parts. Him and Riske on the back end would make me feel a little more comfortable.

[kgbaseball]

The deal would clearly be from the Danys Baez and Scott Linebrink precedent of 3-4 years, $19 mil. And you know what? Riske is probably the best pitcher in the group. I think that'd be a nice deal for the Brewers.

[patrickgpe]

I think if you are paying Riske, 5-6 million a year, you atleast let him compete for the closers job in spring training. I know he has never was a full time closer, but i'd atleast like him to have a chance. I have been following this team for 20 years, and the only closer we had i can remember that actually had closers experience was CoCo and Doug Jones. This team has consistently took set up men and made them closers.

[Oldcity]

Side question: Pronounced "risky" or "risk"? I always thought "risky," but then I heard someone on the radio the other day say it the other way.

[twobrewers]

Riske > Linebrink.

If we sign Riske we will lose our first round pick this year.

 

However, by losing Linebrink we get the White Sox second round pick & a sandwich pick.

[Oldcity]

Ouch. I didn't realize Riske was a Type A. That actually makes this pretty unappealing IMO.

[vacin8r]

Im pretty sure Riske is a type B FA so the Brewers would not lose any picks as compensation to sign him.

-Don

[RyDogg66]

Side question: Pronounced "risky" or "risk"? I always thought "risky," but then I heard someone on the radio the other day say it the other way.

I think it is "Risk-ay"