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Kevin Millar argued hard for the chance to re-sign with the Orioles for the 2009 season. Now he's making an argument that the O's made a mistake letting him go. He just singled in the eighth inning to drive in his third run of the game and widen the Blue Jays' lead to four runs.
Millar is now batting .350 (14 for 40) with a home run and 10 RBI as a part-time starter at first base.
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Comments
Millar had no spot on this team and I would have thought you knew that. Markakis, Jones, Huff and Scott are all better players. The Orioles want to try Pie, which is understandable since Millar is no youngster, and they have several guys in the minors that can play the OF.
I'll make a healthy wager that he won't hit .350, or .300. More likely to be in the .260ish range with minimum power.
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Pete's reply: I think we're all pretty safe assuming he won't hit .350.
Posted by: Rich | May 1, 2009 11:32 PM
Millar will settle down and be the mediocre player he has always been.I'll take Luke over Millar any day.
Posted by: Dave Keith | May 2, 2009 7:05 AM
Well if he is hitting .350 in August that will be a good point. Face it, our record would be the same no matter if we kept him or not. Last time I checked he does not pitch.
Posted by: cb coach | May 2, 2009 7:09 AM
Is it just me or would it of made more sense to have Kevin Millar playing first and Huff filling in for Mora, when he's hurt (which seems to be quite often) Or would you rather have Ty "I'm swinging at the first pitch and popping out to the second basemen, leaving two guys in scoring position" Wigginton.
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Pete's reply: I think it's just you. The club probably did the right thing with Millar, but I'm happy to see him doing well.
Posted by: David | May 2, 2009 8:59 AM
Pete-
Millar was a great clubhouse presence but at his age, he will not be able to continue all season at his current pace (even if that is on a part-time basis). I will say it was fun while he was a part of the Os because he's a "rare bird", a character of sorts.
Posted by: Patrick Lynch | May 2, 2009 10:20 AM