Miller Time?

As of right now, Trever Miller is still a free agent.  Apparently, there are "language" issues between him and the Cardinals.  (Whether that means contract issues or that Miller and Dave Duncan are talking remains to be seen.)  It does seem like a technical issue, something that will eventually be resolved and he'll be added to the roster.

That said, the quote from Jocketty about not wanting to spend what it would cost for a LOOGY is a little disturbing.  I mean, just how rich is this contract?  I'm not necessarily thrilled about two years, either, though that's a fairly minor point.  If he's effective, we'll be glad to have him for that long.  If he's not, well, things can be arranged.  Hopefully the Cardinals aren't overpaying for a guy that probably won't pitch a total of an inning every third day.

If nothing else, though, it sure looks like he can get the big lefties out.  That's definitely worth something!

Mike Parisi was outrighted to Memphis, freeing up a 40-man roster slot.  Not a big surprise or risk with him probably being out almost all of 2009.  The Cards have 4 slots on the 40-man.  Figure Miller will take one of them, but it'll be interesting to see what they have planned for the other three.

Thanks to everyone that participated in the Cardinal Blogger Awards.  There's still time to get a last minute ballot in!  I hope to have the results up tomorrow.




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