Melvin said that he wanted 2 pitchers for 2010. Melvin got his guys. He already has Randy Wolf and on Wednesday, left-hander Doug Davis has come to terms on a one-year contract with an option to extend to 2011. The deal guarantees Davis $5.25 million and could pay up to $12.75 million if the option is exercised and Davis reaches all of his non-awards-related incentives.
The contract won’t be official until Davis passes a physical. And until that final step is complete, Melvin said he could not confirm that a deal was in place.
“We don’t have anything finalized yet,” Melvin said Wednesday afternoon, “but I guess we’re getting close.”
The Brewers are getting a pitcher with a track record of durability. Davis has made at least 33 starts and pitched at least 190 innings in five of the past six seasons. The Brewers are getting a pitcher with a track record of durability. Davis has made at least 33 starts and pitched at least 190 innings in five of the past six seasons.