Tom Haudricourt at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Brewers GM Doug Melvin is being pro-active in upgrading his bullpen whether or not closer Francisco Cordero decides to return to the club.

Among the eight or nine relievers Melvin is targeting are Matt Herges, LaTroy Hawkins and Ron Mahay.

Herges was  5-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 35 relief appearances last season. Hawkins had a 3.42 ERA in 62 outings.

Mahay went 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 58 appearances.

Melvin hasn’t put in a bid yet for Scott Linebrink. 

Haudricourt names David Riske as someone worth looking into. Riske had a big year for Kansas City, posting a 2.45 ERA in 65 appearances.

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