Andrew Miller to sign today (Yankees 4/$36M)

[weams]

XM Sirius MLB hot stove radio

[mdbdotcom]

Very bad news for Robertson.

[oriolesacox]

Yuckity yuck yuck

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[mdbdotcom]

Yuckity yuck yuck

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Yuckees. I like that!

[weams]

Scarecrow, I think I'll miss you most of all

[srock]

With Markakis' contract off the books I wonder if the Orioles are more inclined to risk a big contract on Miller.

I doubt it, he is a reliever after all. But I'm kinda hoping

[TouchemAll]

UUgg knew we were going to lose Miller, but why does it have to be to the skanks. :slytf:

[Tony-OH]

In really hope he doesn't end up with the Yankees. That would really sure up their bullpen.

[TonySoprano]

Not so sure. The Astros are still in on him. I also wouldn't be surprised to see some of the losers on Miller turn towards Robertson now as well.

The Houston Chronicle thinks they are likely out of the running

[Can_of_corn]

In really hope he doesn't end up with the Yankees. That would really sure up their bullpen.

As good as he is he would likely only be an incremental improvement over Robertson.

[Reboulet'sStache]

Yeah, but does it really make it any better than last year with Robertson? I think Robertson and Miller are comparable but Robertson is probably more of a sure thing going forward as far as durability.

If I'm the Yankees though, and I'm looking to get better in the short term, but also improve the farm system so I can stop spending to this extent in the future, this is the move I make. Maybe Robertson is the better bullpen arm, but it's still pretty close. Another team signs Robertson, and you get the QO pick. Your bullpen probably isn't any worse than last year, and your farm system just got better.

[TouchemAll]

As good as he is he would likely only be an incremental improvement over Robertson.

Your making me feel better, OK then I hope they pay thru the nose for Miller TWICE LOL

[Can_of_corn]

Comp picks are nice but they are like lottery tickets. The odds are against you. Yes, it's nice to have one though.

I would let a Robertson walk and sign a Miller to replace him every offseason if I had the money. Its a free pick and free pool money.

[Dr. Unk]

The hits just keep coming for Baltimore sports fans.

[Reboulet'sStache]

I would let a Robertson walk and sign a Miller to replace him every offseason if I had the money. Its a free pick and free pool money.

Yep, it's the luxury of being the Yankees. Their ability to acquire talent doesn't have to come at the expense of their farm system. In fact, just the opposite can be true.