Miller to the bullpen in '09
Hopefully he can stay healthy enough to make a contribution
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I think there’s a chance we’ve over-estimated Miller’s injuries all along. There’s no evidence that they’re related more than tangentially, and he hasn’t needed surgery except for the finger, no? It’s bad luck, but either because of blind optimism or ignorance or whatever, it just doesn’t strike me as the kind of stuff that actually diminishes his potential (other than the production we’ve lose, which I ought not to discount).
by fleerdon on
Sep 20, 2008 10:14 AM EDT
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I’ll second that. And he might prove to be a real difference maker in the bullpen.
by ken from alexandria on
Sep 20, 2008 10:52 AM EDT
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I’d still rather see him succeed as a starter, but I think the bullpen is a good way for him to increase his workload and ease into the majors. Although, this is dependent on Wedge actually making a commitment to play him more than once every two weeks….
by APV on
Sep 20, 2008 10:58 AM EDT
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“Okay, don’t freak out, Adam, but we’re arranging with MLB to have you listed as Adán Molina. It’s only until Eric figures out you can pitch. Just do your thing.”
by fleerdon on
Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM EDT
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Yeah, this makes the most sense for 2009 in terms of reasonable workload. There’s no reason to conclude that this is a permanent change in his role.
by macasson on
Sep 20, 2008 5:29 PM EDT
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Of course you’re right fleerdon – Miller’s injuries do not either related or career threatening. But – but, other than knowing that his injuries have limited his appearances I don’t know much at all about his injuries. Given the Indians previous veracity record I’m more than a little concerned. Again to me Miller’s starting to look an awful lot like Paul Shuey.
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by mauichuck on
Sep 21, 2008 8:54 AM EDT
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Just a quick side note: I used to mimic Shuey’s arm-dangle thing when I played.
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by nickjs21 on
Sep 21, 2008 12:01 PM EDT
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I did the arm dangle thing too when I played – only I was mimicing Jim Perry.
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by mauichuck on
Sep 21, 2008 1:14 PM EDT
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