The Crew has agreed to terms with veteran southpaw Zach Duke on a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
Duke, who will turn 31 in April, has pitched for four different terms over the course of his nine-year Major League career. Those teams include Pittsburgh, Arizona, Washington, and Cincinnati. In that span, Zach has compiled a 50-76 record while owning an ERA of 4.57.
Duke has ample experience as both a starter and reliever, with most of his recent action coming out of the bullpen. Though serviceable, Duke has battled inconsistencies throughout his career. His career-high single season win total of 11 occurred in 2009 as a Pirate, the same season in which Duke led the National League with 16 losses.
Duke made his Major League debut against Milwaukee on July 2, 2005. He was impressive in his debut, striking out nine Brewers while picking up a no-decision.
We shall see how Duke pans out in Milwaukee. It is certainly a low-risk, high reward signing.
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