Brewers close to signing Riske

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David Riske-R-Royals Nov. 29 - 6:46 pm et

 

ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that the Brewers and David Riske are close to an agreement on a multiyear deal.

 

Olney didn't have the terms, but Riske figured to get at least $12 million for three years. While Riske has a reputation for wilting under pressure, he's been a very durable and reliable setup man through the years. The Brewers figure to keep him in that role rather than turn over closing duties to him.

Source: ESPN.com

 

He's usually a pretty solid reliever, but I don't know if he was worth giving 3 years to.

[Schwarber Fan]

He's risky...

[A New Era]

He's risky...

 

Hardy har harr. . :wink:

[badnews]

Wasn't Riske dumped by the Red Sox and White Sox? It seems like every time I saw him in a game he'd give up a home run.

[inari]

He's risky...

 

Hardy har harr. . :wink:

 

No, he was right with Risky. Hardy is the shortstop.

[CuseCubFan69]

Wasn't Riske dumped by the Red Sox and White Sox? It seems like every time I saw him in a game he'd give up a home run.

 

Good, we'd like you to watch all the Cub/Brewer games then!

[nilodnayr]

If they sign him for similar money (probably only for 3 years though) as Linebrink then they are idiots.

[biittner77]

If they sign him for similar money (probably only for 3 years though) as Linebrink then they are idiots.

 

But it would be good to know that Hendry isn't the only GM that overpays for middle relief like this.