Comments on: Andrew Miller to the DL http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:33:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Around the Bases: Bonds Hits 755 « Detroit Sports Unleashed http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62574 Around the Bases: Bonds Hits 755 « Detroit Sports Unleashed Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:00:56 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62574 [...] Andrew Miller strained his hamstring in a recent start and has hit the 15-day DL. [DTW] [...] [...] Andrew Miller strained his hamstring in a recent start and has hit the 15-day DL. [DTW] [...]

]]> By: Bill A \ Kal.MI http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62568 Bill A \ Kal.MI Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:38:48 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62568 why, in looking at the performance of the <b>team</b> does everyone focus only on the performance of the <b>players</b>? There's more that affects the performance of the team beyond just the players. why, in looking at the performance of the team does everyone focus only on the performance of the players? There’s more that affects the performance of the team beyond just the players.

]]> By: Vince in MN http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62487 Vince in MN Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:15:25 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62487 Adam Dumbwright (sp?) is alive and kicking. Adam Dumbwright (sp?) is alive and kicking.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62485 Stephen Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:08:31 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62485 I don't know if it's panic, but I hear Dombrowski is trying to exhume the bones of Aurelio Lopez. I don’t know if it’s panic, but I hear Dombrowski is trying to exhume the bones of Aurelio Lopez.

]]> By: Vince in MN http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62483 Vince in MN Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:04:26 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62483 As for bilfer's comment above on bringing up Rodney, do we dare say the reason is "panic"? As for bilfer’s comment above on bringing up Rodney, do we dare say the reason is “panic”?

]]> By: Stephen http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62482 Stephen Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:53:53 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62482 While I still think Miller is the best 5th starter option if and when he comes back, since the Tigers didn't pick up any bullpen help i wouldn't scream if they put him the pen as a one inning guy or a lefty specialist, (7/50 .140). Now whether him pitching , say 20-25 innings in 18 or so bullpen appearances over the last 40 games is less stressful on his arm--with all the getting up and sitting down--versus 45-47 innings over another 8 starts -averaging 5-6 innings a start-- I will leave up to people who know more about arms and pitching. Bonderman threw 180ish innings at the same age--and yes i know it wasn't his first full year in the pros so the comparison is less than perfect--so i wouldn't be for pushing him past 170-175 innings this year UNLESS the playoffs/world series is on the line. If, and I'm not being a spoil sport here, the Tigers are eliminated, I'd shut him down right away. He's earned incalculable experience at the major league level, has pitched decently--very rookie-like in spasms of greatness and awfulness--and we should be confident about his 08 prospects of winning 13-15 games. While I still think Miller is the best 5th starter option if and when he comes back, since the Tigers didn’t pick up any bullpen help i wouldn’t scream if they put him the pen as a one inning guy or a lefty specialist, (7/50 .140). Now whether him pitching , say 20-25 innings in 18 or so bullpen appearances over the last 40 games is less stressful on his arm–with all the getting up and sitting down–versus 45-47 innings over another 8 starts -averaging 5-6 innings a start– I will leave up to people who know more about arms and pitching.
Bonderman threw 180ish innings at the same age–and yes i know it wasn’t his first full year in the pros so the comparison is less than perfect–so i wouldn’t be for pushing him past 170-175 innings this year UNLESS the playoffs/world series is on the line. If, and I’m not being a spoil sport here, the Tigers are eliminated, I’d shut him down right away. He’s earned incalculable experience at the major league level, has pitched decently–very rookie-like in spasms of greatness and awfulness–and we should be confident about his 08 prospects of winning 13-15 games.

]]> By: Eric Jackson http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62480 Eric Jackson Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:41:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2007/08/andrew-miller-to-the-dl/#comment-62480 If Miner or Durbin were to be in the rotation that would leave it with a single lefty in Nate Robertson. That is assuming they leave Jordan Tata in for a few more starts to fill in for Kenny Rogers. This loss is truly disappointing. :( If Miner or Durbin were to be in the rotation that would leave it with a single lefty in Nate Robertson. That is assuming they leave Jordan Tata in for a few more starts to fill in for Kenny Rogers.

This loss is truly disappointing. :(

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