Andrew Miller Player Rumors
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Indians Will Try Jason Kipnis In Outfield; Andrew Miller Nearing Return
2017/09/indians-will-try-jason-kipnis-in-outfield-andrew-miller-nearing-return.htmlIn other news, also covered by Bastian, lefty relief star Andrew Miller seems to be on the mend from his recent knee problems. … A plan for his return to the major-league hill has yet to be nailed down, but it seems that could happen in relatively short order so long as Miller responds well to a live bullpen session that took place today.
Andrew Miller Diagnosed With Patellofemoral Syndrome, Shut Down 5-7 Days
2017/08/andrew-miller-diagnosed-with-patellofemoral-syndrome-shut-down-5-7-days.htmlIndians lefty Andrew Miller has been diagnosed with "patellofemoral syndrome" in his right knee, per a club announcement (via Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealer, on Twitter). … It seems likely that the club will largely be looking to get the inflammation and discomfort under control before allowing Miller to ramp back up.
Indians Place Miller, Salazar, Kipnis On 10-Day DL
2017/08/indians-place-andrew-miller-danny-salazar-on-10-day-dl.html2:23pm: The Indians have placed two key hurlers -- lefty Andrew Miller and right-handed starter Danny Salazar -- on the 10-day DL, per a club announcement. … As for Miller, the Indians consulted with the Cleveland Cavaliers' medical staff to get another opinion on dealing with this type of injury to a player of Miller's height.
Andrew Miller Leaves With Aggravation Of Knee Injury
2017/08/andrew-miller-leaves-with-aggravated-knee-injury-patella-tendinitis.htmlStar Indians reliever Andrew Miller left his appearance today with what the team is calling an aggravation of the right knee patella tendinitis that recently sent him to the DL, as MLB.com's Jordan Bastian tweets. … Miller missed little more than the minimum earlier this month, and threw without apparent issue on Friday.
AL Central Notes: Verlander, Miller, Lopez, Sox
2017/08/al-central-notes-verlander-miller-lopez.htmlAndrew Miller is scheduled to make a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday this week, and the Indians are expecting him to need just one appearance before being activated, per Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. … If all goes well, that seems to point to a total of roughly two weeks on the shelf for Miller, who hit the disabled list back on Aug.
Indians Place Andrew Miller On 10-Day DL
2017/08/indians-place-andrew-miller-on-10-day-dl.htmlThe Indians have placed star reliever Andrew Miller on the 10-day with right knee patella tendinitis, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian tweets and the club has announced. … Miller, 32, has been as nasty as ever this year, with a 1.67 ERA and 13.0 K/9 against 2.5 BB/9.
Bullpen Notes: Nationals, Miller, Marlins
2016/12/bullpen-notes-nationals-miller-marlins.htmlThe Nationals explored acquiring Andrew Miller at last July's trade deadline, though balked at the idea of moving Lucas Giolito and other prospects for the ace reliever, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian recently noted (as cited by ESPN.com's Buster Olney in his latest subscriber-only column). … Trading for Miller would've solved Washington's search for a long-term closer, and the Nats ended up moving Giolito anyway at the Winter Meetings to obtain Adam Eaton "in a market saturated with outfield options." This decision presents an interesting what-if for Nats fans, though the answer could simply come down to the fact that the Nationals no longer valued Giolito as highly.
AL Central Notes: Castro, Twins, Dozier, Miller, Morales
2016/11/twins-interested-jason-castro-free-agent-rumors-brian-dozier-trade-andrew-miller-indians-kendrys-morales-royals.htmlThe Indians did not acquire ace reliever Andrew Miller with thoughts of flipping him this winter, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said today, and the team doesn't intend to change that approach now. … As the Twins seek to build around a core of young talent that is largely already in place, the organization hopes to find some veteran pieces to supplement that group, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune writes.
Heyman On Ramos, Duda, Colon, Lovullo, Fowler, Cubs
2016/10/heyman-on-ramos-duda-colon-lovullo-fowler-cubs.htmlJon Heyman covers World Series news, a profile of Andrew Miller's career and development into a relief ace and some hot stove items in his latest two columns for FanRag Sports...
Indians Notes: Santana, Kluber, Miller, Lucroy
2016/10/indians-notes-santana-kluber-miller-lucroy.htmlWhile I'd argue that the value of premium relief arms seems worth paying attention to, it does seem curious to hear discussion of whether teams could look to emulate the specific pen usage of roving Indians out-machine Andrew Miller. … When the Indians went and got Miller, it sent a meaningful message to the team's players, second baseman Jason Kipnis tells MLB.com's Jordan Bastian (Twitter link).
World Series Notes: Cubs, Epstein, Miller, Chapman
2016/10/world-series-notes-cubs-epstein-miller-chapman.htmlAndrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman both began the season as members of the Yankees, but they'll finish it opposing one another in the World Series, MLB.com's Richard Justice writes. … Miller has been dominant thus far this postseason for the Indians, with 21 strikeouts in 11 2/3 scoreless innings thus far.
Chris Antonetti, Brian Cashman On Andrew Miller Trade
2016/10/chris-antonetti-brian-cashman-on-andrew-miller-trade.htmlWith the American League champion Indians set for their first World Series appearance since 1997, team president Chris Antonetti revisited the crucial July trade that brought ace reliever Andrew Miller to Cleveland. … On acquiring the left-hander from the Yankees, Antonetti told Andrew Marchand of ESPN.com, “There is excitement about coming to terms for a guy that we targeted.
AL East Notes: Cashman, Rays, Davis, Wieters, Orioles
2016/10/al-east-notes-cashman-rays-davis-wieters-orioles.htmlYankees GM Brian Cashman talks to John Harper of the New York Daily News about the trades of Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs and Andrew Miller to the Indians, deals that took quite a bit of preparation on the Yankees' part as they looked to get maximum value for the two star relievers. … The Rays' view of the postseason has to be more bittersweet, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes, given that Joe Maddon and Andrew Friedman have their new teams fighting for the NL pennant.
Cafardo’s Latest: Red Sox, White Sox, Hanigan, Papelbon, Miller, Bard, Marlins
2016/10/cafardos-latest-red-sox-white-sox-hanigan-papelbon-miller-bard-marlins.htmlIn his sole year as Red Sox manager, Bobby Valentine wanted to use both Andrew Miller and Daniel Bard out of the bullpen. … The Red Sox would have Andrew Benintendi take over for Bradley in center field, while left field would presumably be handled by some combination of Chris Young, Brock Holt, Blake Swihart.
Heyman’s Latest: Braves, Lincecum, Weaver, Chapman, Giants, Panik, Odor
2016/09/yankees-aroldis-chapman-offseason-free-agent-rumor.htmlWhile the Giants made a run at Andrew Miller, as well, the Yankees asked for Joe Panik in exchange, which the Giants understandably found to be too steep an ask.
Indians Acquire Andrew Miller
2016/07/indians-to-acquire-andrew-miller.htmlThe Indians have dramatically fortified their bullpen as they look to further pad their lead on the American League Central, announcing on Sunday morning the acquisition of left-hander Andrew Miller from the Yankees in exchange for outfield prospect Clint Frazier, minor league left-hander Justus Sheffield and minor league right-handers Ben Heller and J.P. … Miller, 31, has been one of baseball's most dominant relievers for the third year in a row, but the 2016 season has been arguably his best.
Latest On Andrew Miller
2016/07/latest-on-andrew-miller.html12:53pm: We've long heard about the Nationals' interest in Yankees ace reliever Andrew Miller, but it has never quite been clear what the team would be willing to do to make that happen. … 1:15pm: A straight-up swap of Giolito wouldn't be enough to get the Yankees to budge on Miller, Heyman tweets.
Pitching Rumors: Chapman, Ervin, Hill, Hellickson, Ubaldo, Blue Jays
2016/07/pitching-rumors-chapman-ervin-hill-hellickson-ubaldo-blue-jays.htmlAsked specifically about the Padres -- the Jays have been linked multiple times to Andrew Cashner, who tossed a quality…… Chicago then turned to the Royals, only to find the asking price on Wade Davis to be even higher than the asking price on Miller.
Latest On Nationals’ Search For Late-Inning Reliever
2016/07/wade-davis-andrew-miller-nationals-trade-rumor.htmlCiting rival clubs that have spoken with the Nationals, Stark reports that Andrew Miller, Wade Davis and David Robertson are all on the radar for the Nats. … The asking price on Miller and Davis is said to be otherworldly, of course, as evidenced by a recent report from Yahoo's Jeff Passan which stated that the Royals kicked around Lucas Giolito's name when internally discussing the notion of trading Davis.
AL Deadline Notes: Aroldis, Miller, Red Sox, Buchholz, Royals, Davis
2016/07/cashman-aroldis-chapman-trade-andrew-miller-indians-red-sox-pitching-royals-wade-davis-asking-price-trade-deadline-rumors.htmlIt remains unclear whether the Yankees will really entertain the idea of trading Andrew Miller now that Chapman is gone, but ESPN.com's Buster Olney argues (Insider link) that the Indians should force the issue. … While it would be painful to give up its best pre-MLB talent, the club might hope to deal away Miller's remaining two years of contract control over the winter, hopefully recouping a decent portion of the value it would take to get him right now.
Latest On Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller
2016/07/yankees-close-to-trading-aroldis-chapman.html9:32pm: The Yankees are telling teams that they're nearing a trade involving closer Aroldis Chapman, but they plan on keeping fellow left-handed relief ace Andrew Miller, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal (Twitter link). … Meanwhile, the Giants sense that the momentum is elsewhere in regards to Chapman, tweets Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.
Deadline Rumors: Yankees, Schwarber, Cubs, Rays, Rangers, Dodgers, Indians
2016/07/yankees-cubs-andrew-miller-schwarber-rays-rangers-dodgers-indians-trade-deadline-rumors.htmlThere's plenty of demand for the southpaw relief duo of Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman, and New York is perhaps uniquely well-suited to sit back and wait for someone to overwhelm with an offer. … One league executive tells ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (Twitter link) that the Dodgers are "big-game hunting," indicating that the organization is primarily interested in the kind of "elite-level players" that president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has cited previously.
Giants Prioritizing Relief Additions
2016/07/giants-prioritizing-relief-additions.htmlNotably, Crasnick adds that the Giants are mostly "lingering" in the market for Yankees' relief aces Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller.
Latest On Rangers’ Trade Talks For Starters
2016/07/rangers-yankees-trade-rumors-pitching.htmlIf they do, Grant notes that the Rangers can be added to the extremely long list of teams with interest in lefty Andrew Miller, though unlike the other Yankees mentioned here, the asking price on Miller would be astronomical.
AL Notes: Twins’ GM, Santana, Indians, Miller, Chapman, Soto, Astros
2016/07/twins-gm-search-ervin-santana-red-sox-indians-andrew-miller-yankees-aroldis-chapman-trade-deadline-rumors.htmlAndrew Miller of the Yankees is "probably" at the top of the club's wish list, says Rosenthal, though you could certainly say the same of many other organizations that are looking for relief upgrades. … Whether the Yankees shop Miller or fellow power lefty Aroldis Chapman remains to be seen, but it's a fait accompli in the view of Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News.