Riske can bring it, the back is definitely a question mark, he's had problems with it in the past.

 

His back simply needs to withstand three and a half months of baseball; after that, the Sox are no longer on the hook for him.

 

The price for a reliever like Riske--all things considered, including injury--will skyrocket in three to four weeks' time. This is a relative steal.

riske was always in talks of being a closer both on CLE and BOS

 

 

if true, this is a very good move. he can be as good as politte was a couple of years ago.

 

i lak it a lawt

I was wondering why there was an article in pale hose about Riske. Good move.

So, the one thing I will note is that the Sons of Sam Horn, and Boston's media in general, appear to have soured rather quickly on Riske. He's been described thus far as inconsistent, among other things.

So, the one thing I will note is that the Sons of Sam Horn, and Boston's media in general, appear to have soured rather quickly on Riske. He's been described thus far as inconsistent, among other things.

 

But we have Coop!!! That should straighten him out right quick!

So, the one thing I will note is that the Sons of Sam Horn, and Boston's media in general, appear to have soured rather quickly on Riske. He's been described thus far as inconsistent, among other things.

 

I've learned to complete ignore any harsh sentiments coming out of Boston or New York. If you remember the Loaiza trade, you would have thought the Yankess acquired a right-handed Warren Spahn.

 

They'll talk up Lopez as if he was one of the game's better prospects, Gammons will enlighten the country on the trade, and, before you know it, the Red Sox fleeced the White Sox.

 

Things are par for the course.

I've learned to complete ignore any harsh sentiments coming out of Boston or New York. If you remember the Loaiza trade, you would have thought the Yankess acquired a right-handed Warren Spahn.

 

They'll talk up Lopez as if he was one of the game's better prospects, Gammons will enlighten the country on the trade, and, before you know it, the Red Sox fleeced the White Sox.

 

Things are par for the course.

 

Good. Let everyone think that...and when Riske pulls an El Duque '06, who'll be laughing then?

Good. Let everyone think that...and when Riske pulls an El Duque '06, who'll be laughing then?

 

 

 

I agree ............ obviously the SOX scouts thought highly enough of him to make this move

Good. Let everyone think that...and when Riske pulls an El Duque '06, who'll be laughing then?

El Duque 06? the 5.51 ERA? The whopping 4 starts for the Mets thus far? Huh?

If you remember the Loaiza trade, you would have thought the Yankess acquired a right-handed Warren Spahn.

 

 

good times, good times.

Indians fans will tell you Riske sometimes suffers from the, as Hawk likes to say, "can't pull a greased tee out of his ass with a pair of pliers" syndrome, although he can be very tough. I do recall, at least 3 or 4 years ago, he was compared to Keith Foulke.

But we have Coop!!! That should straighten him out right quick!

 

 

This is a good point. We have one of the BEST pitching coaches in baseball with Cooper, and one of the BEST trainers in Herm Schneider. If anyone can work magic, its definitely these two. Remember the props Bo Jackson gave Herm in his recovery and training?

I didn't know about a bad back until now, but on the surface, how can you not like this deal? We gave up a guy with picked up for nothing to get a solid RH reliever, who will step right into the set up role. Even if his back acts up, we still lost nothing. Great move, especially this early in the season...

This is exactly right. Obviously, the Sox weren't all that high on Lopez. If Riske bombs, all it really costs is cash.

But we have Coop!!! That should straighten him out right quick!

Exactly. Like he's straightened out Garland, Garcia and Vazquez thus far.

Official Press Release

 

Trade is official. Sean Tracey is officially Charlotte bound.

Edited June 15, 200619 yr by Greg The Bull Luzinski

Javier Lopez was never going to pitch for the Sox, or else he would have replaced Boone or been up instead of Agustin. This is no-risk, high reward. Lopez had a tough time getting righties out in AAA. Riske can get lefties out as well and isn't horrible against righties.

Poorly written press release. It almost sounded like Tracey was part of the deal.

Poorly written press release. It almost sounded like Tracey was part of the deal.

made sense to me.

Brilliantly orchastrated by KW-with all the temptation to bring up a reliever, he kept him there-didnt screw with success he had at Charlotte, and increased his value.

 

We pulled off a good one here. I wonder if this was done because they have given up on getting Hermanson back at all this year?

Indians fans will tell you Riske sometimes suffers from the, as Hawk likes to say, "can't pull a greased tee out of his ass with a pair of pliers" syndrome, although he can be very tough. I do recall, at least 3 or 4 years ago, he was compared to Keith Foulke.

 

So are we talking about a RH Damaso Marte? Million dollar arm, 10 cent head? Meh, its still an improvement on the question marks we had, plus he will be the middle relief guy, not nearly as much pressure there.

Poorly written press release. It almost sounded like Tracey was part of the deal.

 

Only if you're reading with your eyes closed. Seemed perfectly fine to me.

made sense to me.

The word 'optioned' could be construed as an adjective.

 

Only if you're reading with your eyes closed. Seemed perfectly fine to me.

Thanks smart ass.

The word 'optioned' could be construed as an adjective.

If you don't understand Baseball, yes that is true. However "optioned" is quite obviously a verb in the article.

Three Year Splits for Riske

 

vs. LHB .195

vs. RHB .233

 

Sub 3 ERA in June, July, August and October 3.3 or so in Sept.

 

2.86 post all star

 

1.78 ERA against Detroit in 30 IP

 

2.65 ERA @ the Cell

Wow, just found out about this deal and I really like it. Riske always killed us when he was with Cleveland and he knows AL Central hitters. If he stays healthy, it works out well for the Sox. Nice deal.