O's looking at Wade Miley (Acquired for Ariel Miranda)

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

This shouldn't be surprising, Miley had a 4.98 ERA pitching at Safeco Field. There was no reason to think he would improve pitching at Camden Yards and the AL East. With Tillman back, Miley will be relegated to the bullpen.

Can the O's let someone other then Duquette handle trades/signing of pitchers?

[BMann]

Tonight has GOT to be Miley's last start of the season... right?!?

[TINSTAAPP]

Tonight has GOT to be Miley's last start of the season... right?!?

The last time I felt this angry at a player was when Jim Johnson blew two consecutive saves in the Arizona series and Buck still kept him in the closer role for the rest of the season. Buck can be extremely stubborn at times.

[slakattack]

Miley's postgame presser: he sounds like a boxer who got knocked out at 0:42 in the 2nd round. Joe Palooka.

[Norfolk orioles]

Tonight has GOT to be Miley's last start of the season... right?!?

Sometimes Buck would rather destroy the season that change things up (or at least it seems like that).

If Miley starts again this season, we need to start asking ourselves some really tough questions.

[eddie83]

Perhaps the Orioles knew Price would be hard to beat so they took a risk and pitched Miley figuring they had nothing to lose.

Perhaps I have lost my mind.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Sometimes Buck would rather destroy the season that change things up (or at least it seems like that).

If Miley starts again this season, we need to start asking ourselves some really tough questions.

Unless Bundy needs rest or another pitcher gets hurt, there is no justifiable reason for Miley to start. Even then, you could make a case for Worley with expanded rosters.

[Norfolk orioles]

Unless Bundy needs rest or another pitcher gets hurt, there is no justifiable reason for Miley to start. Even then, you could make a case for Worley with expanded rosters.

Or Gunkel, or pretty much anyone other than Miley at this point.

[Tony-OH]

I actually liked the trade at the time so I'm not going to trash DD for it. But he has been an undeniable disaster.

I agree honestly. Miley had 3.80 ERA in his last 8 starts before being acquired. His last start before he was acquired he allowed just one run in seven innings with 9 Ks against the Cubs! Not sure what happened, but he became a pretty big pumpkin with us. Perhaps he can pull a Jimenez and miraculously fix himself.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Or Gunkel, or pretty much anyone other than Miley at this point.

Usually would be unconventional to go with a rookie in a pennant race, but that is how bad Miley has been. Have the O's had a doctor check him out, Miley is a bottom of the rotation pitcher but he shouldn't be this bad.

[Aristotelian]

Just imagine if we got a 4.50 ERA from Miley and Gallardo...We would probably have a 3 game lead on the division.

[LookitsPuck]

Ariel Miranda so far tonight: 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 SO. ERA for the season down to 4.20.

[El Gordo]

I agree honestly. Miley had 3.80 ERA in his last 8 starts before being acquired. His last start before he was acquired he allowed just one run in seven innings with 9 Ks against the Cubs! Not sure what happened, but he became a pretty big pumpkin with us. Perhaps he can pull a Jimenez and miraculously fix himself.

Yes but Dan should have known as we all did that Ubaldo would turn into a TOR and there would be no need for Miley.:rolleyestf: BTW who should we have started tonight instead of him?

[LA2]

Ariel Miranda so far tonight: 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 SO. ERA for the season down to 4.20.

And in yesterday's start Zach Davies, whom we gave up for Parra, limited the Cardinals to 1 run in 7.33 innings (5 hits, 7 Ks, 1 BB). ERA is now 3.87 (FIP 3.81),

Whatever is leading Duquette to such bad decisions about pitchers has GOT TO BE CUT OUT!!

[LookitsPuck]

And in yesterday's start Zach Davies, whom we gave up for Parra, limited the Cardinals to 1 run in 7.33 innings (5 hits, 7 Ks, 1 BB). ERA is now 3.87 (FIP 3.81),

Whatever is leading Duquette to such bad decisions about pitchers has GOT TO BE CUT OUT!!

It's so bad it almost feels intentional.