Brewers sign Riske

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David Riske-R-Brewers Dec. 5 - 10:03 am et

 

Brewers agreed to terms with RHP David Riske on a three-year, $13 million contract.

 

The three-year deal could be worth up to $20 million based on incentives tied to closing games and also includes a $4.75 million option for 2011. Riske is likely to enter the season in a setup role, but could compete with Derrick Turnbow for ninth-inning duties if the Brewers fail to bring in another closer option. A Type B free agent, the Royals will receive a supplemental first-round pick for losing Riske.

[VanceJergins]

It sometimes seems like the Brewers are determined to make sure they never have more than a mediocre team with all the great talent they've produced.

[rawaction]

Signing any reliever to a long term deal is Riske.

[E.J.]

Please tell me he's their new closer.