Its Miller Time: St. Louis Cardinals Sign Relief Pitcher Trever Miller

December 3, 2008 By 2 Comments

After weeks of uncertainty by many and an overall confusing situation, Left handed reliever Trevor Miller has agreed to terms on a one year contract with the Cards. This announcement was expected a few weeks ago but apparently something showed up in his physical that complicated the announcement.

The initial thought was that Miller would sign a two year deal but reports are now stating that Miller and the Cards have agreed on a one year deal. Compensation appears to be in the 2 million dollar range assuming Miller meets certain performance incentives.

Trever Miller Signs With St. Louis CardinalsMiller has been very consistent over the past 6 seasons posting 60 plus innings in each. Miller has a lifetime ERA of 4.43 in 422 1/3 innings. Millers 2008 stats for the AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays were a little better than his career stats. Miller posted a 4.15 ERA in 68 appearances with 44 strikeouts and 20 walks while surrendering only 2 home runs.

Miller has been dominant against lefties to the tune of a .209 batting average, a .305 on base percentage and a .308 slugging percentage.

I can see Miller being very comfortable playing for Tony Larussa. Tony is known to pick his spots and his match ups very carefully. They don’t always work out but Tony is very consistent in how he uses his left handed relievers.

I Feel the Cards may look to add additional left handed relief as we head into the Winter meetings next week. I will be very curious to see how the Cards address the rest of the pen as well as the holes at second and short.

Was this a good move by the Cards, I guess time will tell. I can say that 2 million is not a huge investment as long as it provides the stability we need from the left side.

What say ye about this move and whats your thoughts about how MO is going to shape the rest of the team.

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  • Rick Reuben

    Well, I certainly was off on the timing and number of years for T-Mill…I guess that’s the risk you take when talking about things you don’t have a clue about.

    Nonetheless, I think this move should be fine for the team and I like the short commitment. Definitely need to add another lefty as well.

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