Miller to the bullpen in '09

Hopefully he can stay healthy enough to make a contribution

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Better late than never.

by Toxicadam on Sep 19, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m happy with this decision

by APV on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 reply actions 0 recs

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 up reply actions 0 recs

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 up reply actions 0 recs

“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 up reply actions 2 recs

hah

by Logodaedalus on Sep 20, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 up reply actions 0 recs

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.

Resident LGT beer kinda sewer

by mauichuck on Sep 21, 2008 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs