It just occurred to me the other day that the Red Sox and Phillies each have a reclamation project in camp who was a first-round draft pick and highly touted prospect of the Tigers.
Both Andrew Miller and Matt Anderson had a successful first appearance in an inning's work last week (though they both had less impressive second outings since then). It's still early and the odds are long - especially for the Phillies' Anderson - but I wouldn't be surprised to see one of the sidebars of the 2011 World Series is how each team can thank the Tigers' scouting department for one of their bullpen finds.
Showing posts with label Andrew Miller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andrew Miller. Show all posts
Nov 13, 2010
First SoxandPhils acquisitions
Each team has procured the services of ballplayers, and neither involves Jayson Werth.
The Red Sox have the higher-ceiling acquisition in Andrew Miller, the linchpin in the Miguel Cabrera trade between the Marlins and Tigers a few years ago. I'm optimistic the Red Sox will be able to tap into his unfulfilled promise.
Last night, Christine was surprised that he pitched in only nine games (seven starts) in 2010. This morning, I thought that maybe she thought that because he started consecutive games against the Phillies. Yes, he did. He got shelled for 14 runs in nine innings on Sept. 8 and Sept. 13.
Lifetime against the Phils, he's 0-5 with a 6.75 ERA in 38.2 innings with 49 hits and 28 walks. Note to Terry: Be very careful about pitching this guy in the 2011 World Series. The Phillies may have his number.
The Phillies signed a pitcher, Eddie Bonine, and a catcher, Erik Kratz - just organizational filler.
The Red Sox have the higher-ceiling acquisition in Andrew Miller, the linchpin in the Miguel Cabrera trade between the Marlins and Tigers a few years ago. I'm optimistic the Red Sox will be able to tap into his unfulfilled promise.
Last night, Christine was surprised that he pitched in only nine games (seven starts) in 2010. This morning, I thought that maybe she thought that because he started consecutive games against the Phillies. Yes, he did. He got shelled for 14 runs in nine innings on Sept. 8 and Sept. 13.
Lifetime against the Phils, he's 0-5 with a 6.75 ERA in 38.2 innings with 49 hits and 28 walks. Note to Terry: Be very careful about pitching this guy in the 2011 World Series. The Phillies may have his number.
The Phillies signed a pitcher, Eddie Bonine, and a catcher, Erik Kratz - just organizational filler.
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