Can the folks pining for the Sox to keep Andrew Miller and extend him please just stop?
He's not signing any extension before he tests the FA market, and I highly doubt Boston's going to pay him what he'll command (at least 3 years and $20M, probably closer to $25M). After the Bailey/Hanrahan/Melancon disasters, the Sox have wisely adopted a strategy whereby it's more effective to pursue undervalued low-cost arms (Badenhop, Uehara), reclamation projects (Miller was one himself), or develop relievers internally (this year's draft class was chock full o' projectable college relievers).
Miller and Boston enjoyed a productive, symbiotic relationship for four years. They paid him a relative pittance, and he patiently and diligently worked his way back to the majors, healthy, in a brand new role. And now he's going to deservedly cash in. But it won't be here.
He's not signing any extension before he tests the FA market, and I highly doubt Boston's going to pay him what he'll command (at least 3 years and $20M, probably closer to $25M). After the Bailey/Hanrahan/Melancon disasters, the Sox have wisely adopted a strategy whereby it's more effective to pursue undervalued low-cost arms (Badenhop, Uehara), reclamation projects (Miller was one himself), or develop relievers internally (this year's draft class was chock full o' projectable college relievers).
Miller and Boston enjoyed a productive, symbiotic relationship for four years. They paid him a relative pittance, and he patiently and diligently worked his way back to the majors, healthy, in a brand new role. And now he's going to deservedly cash in. But it won't be here.