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Andrew Miller in the bigs

Discussion in 'The Next Level' started by EastOfRaleigh, Aug 28, 2006.

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  1. Aug 30, 2006 at 3:40 PM #11
    Braves

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    spoken through experience, huh :D:D:D
     
  2. Aug 30, 2006 at 5:25 PM #12
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    Four batters, no hits, 1 hit batsman, and 17 pitches later, Andrew Miller has faced his first major league batters...in the 8th inning of today's losing effort against the Yankees!

    Way to go, Andrew!!

    (One of the biggest reasons for the "callup clause" in his contract is that it begins the "arbitration clock" earlier than it might otherwise.)
     
  3. Aug 30, 2006 at 5:50 PM #13
    Collin

    Collin get in there get in there

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    Yeah, that was mentioned in the very first reply.

    Anyway, I'm surprised to see I was wrong about him not being used in meaningful situations and pleasantly surprised that he looked pretty good against major league hitters.
     
  4. Aug 30, 2006 at 5:59 PM #14
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    My apology, Collin. I should have done a quick review of earlier posts.

    I spoke with his dad, yesterday. Understandably, he was both excited and a nervous wresk...also bummed out that it was raining. I'm sure he's greatly relieved at this hour!
     
  5. Aug 31, 2006 at 9:55 AM #15
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    YANKEE STADIUM!!

    what a memory to tell grandkids later; that your first game pitched in the major leagues was in "the house that Ruth built"!!

    By then, that house will likely be no more and the new Yankee Stadium will have some age on it!!
     
  6. Aug 31, 2006 at 2:47 PM #16
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    Good point EoR.....just like Prepster can tell his grandchildren that he actually saw Babe Ruth play.
     
  7. Aug 31, 2006 at 3:12 PM #17
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    LOL...perhaps, Braves...

    ...but, it's the stories about YOU that I can't wait to tell YOUR grandchildren!!

    :rotflmao:
     
  8. Aug 31, 2006 at 4:48 PM #18
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    big unit II?

    I had a thought today watching Randy Johnson pitching for the Yankees; would anyone project Andrew Miller to be anything like the Big Unit when AM's major league career gets into its prime? Similar stature / size on the mound.
     
  9. Aug 31, 2006 at 6:24 PM #19
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    I wouldn't think so. Miller doesn't have the same crazy arm angle, or that biting slider. There's no reason why he shouldn't be good, but I'd be a bit surprised if he was as good as Johnson.
     
  10. Aug 31, 2006 at 9:02 PM #20
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    wossa Not a ********* any more

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    LOL

    I just might have a new sig line...

    My question is why did Miller only pitch 5 innings in the minors? Whats he been doing the last two months?
     
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