Rays sign Dan Miceli?

by jtintle on Jan 13, 2006 12:23 AM EST

Ok I know we need pitching help and all, but signing a journeyman pitcher, who is 35 years old, to a 2 year deal with an option for a third? This makes no sense to me.

Just to make room for this guy, the Rays DFA's Franklin Nunez. Well I guess I'll wait and see. What do you all think of this signing?

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It's a reliever....

and Nunez wasn't doing anything here(other than having the team's highest ERA).

With the signings of all these relievers, there's a good chance that we might not see Travis Harper and Lance Carter in the 'pen. I like hearing that.

by Jacob Larsen on Jan 13, 2006 8:34 AM EST reply actions

Nunez

My memorable moment fom last spring was watching Nunez and his wild stuff. He never put it together.

DRAYS BAY

by David Bloom on Jan 13, 2006 8:57 AM EST reply actions

Rumor idea

While we're on the subject of free agent pitchers...

Normally I give ESPN.com Rumor Central all the credence I give your average politician or telemarketer (which is to say none). But in throwing stuff against the wall concerning Wade Miller to see what sticks, they threw in the Devil Rays.

I don't dislike the idea. If it takes an extravagant contract, then no, not with his arm issues. But if they could get him in with an incentive-heavy deal I like the idea. He's got to be a step up from Hendrickson or Waechter in the rotation, he's got a little experience (including playoff experience) and success in his past, and needs to prove himself. St. Pete would be as good a place as any to do that.

But what say ye of the assembly?

by Not That Chuck on Jan 14, 2006 3:11 PM EST reply actions

I actually believe this rumor

Tampa isn't losing anything by sending in a bid for Miller.

If he's truly healthy(like reports say he is now), it's a steal.

by Jacob Larsen on Jan 14, 2006 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

Miller

Getting Miller would be a tremendous move for the NDRO. It would push Kaz into the #2 spot in the rotation and give us a guy with great stuff. He's still relatively young at 30.

Chuck Lamar, you're fired- Stuart Sternburg

by Tyler on Jan 14, 2006 5:12 PM EST up reply actions

I dunno....

I don't think that Miller is #1 material anymore...but it would be an upgrade over Lurch or Dougie.

by Jacob Larsen on Jan 14, 2006 6:25 PM EST up reply actions

If healthy

he is #1 material....at least to start the season. He's a veteran, who could give us quality innings. By the end of the year he may be our #3 behind Kaz and Niemann, but, if healthy, he'd start the season as our #1.

Chuck Lamar, you're fired- Stuart Sternburg

by Tyler on Jan 14, 2006 6:52 PM EST up reply actions