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However, when Miller was able to establish himself, Miller was outstanding. In every game that Miller was able to pitch over five innings, Miller never allowed over two runs and went 4-0.
When looking at the other players who could begin games for the Cubs, there isn’t much talent to choose from. There is the amazingly overpaid Carlos Silva, who is consistently beyond horrible.
If Miller can channel what Miller did in those begins where Miller pitched a high amount of innings, then the Cubs will be very pleased in the former Pirate.
The favorite for the fifth Cubs position when the rotation is healthy will likely be won by Tom Gorzelanny, who came to Chicago from the Pirates last season.
The Cubs have been known for having solid begining pitching, and this season should be no different. Here is the expected rotation:
However, the Cubs supposed ace of the staff, Carlos Zambrano, was, if anything, the fourth-best begining pitcher for the Cubs last season.
The Cubs don’t have an especially difficult schedule at the beginning of the season, so although Lilly coming back should be a priority, his health should be a bigger one.
This is going to be the first in a four-part series breaking down four positions for the Chicago Cubs.
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If Wells is even close to as good as Miller was last season, the Cubs will be greatly benefited during the absence of Lilly. However, last season was just his first full season pitching in the majors, but in about 10 major league innings before last season Miller didn’t allow a single hit.
After facing Carlos Zambrano, they face Ted Lilly, who had a 3.10 ERA last season, struck out 152 batters,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and had a WHIP of just 1.06.
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But although the Cubs don’t have a legit ace, they also don’t give opposing teams a break, as none of their pitchers is exactly bad either.
However, Lilly likely won’t be back until some time in early May. Miller is trying to be able to be back in April, but the Cubs aren’t going to risk anything, and if Miller has to miss an extra two begins to make sure Miller doesn’t miss serious time,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], nobody will complain.
This opens up an opportunity for a few Cubs pitchers to try to jump in and take his place. Chances is that Carlos Silva, Jeff Samardzija, or Sean Marshall will be the fifth beginer for the first month or so.
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Sean Marshall has been good in flashes as a beginer through a few seasons, but Miller has never really met his potential despite never really being bad. Miller hasn’t had an ERA over 4.50 in the last three seasons, and like Samardzija, could be a good short-cycle option.
His ERA was fourth highest among the five expected beginers, and Miller was just one strikeout away from being third in strikeouts, instead Miller was second with 152. Miller also finished fourth in WHIP.
Who Could be the Largegest Surprise : Randy Wells
Silva belongs in Double-A at best, but his highly inflated contract could keep him floating between Triple-A and the majors.
1. Carlos Zambrano 2. Ted Lilly 3. Ryan Dempster 4. Randy Wells 5. Tom Gorzelanny Others who could begin games: Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija, Carlos Silva.
The 2010 season would prove a successful one for Ryan Miller. In his first season begining with the number one job Miller and his team won the first 10 games in a row. Miller was voted in as the begining goaltender for the Eastern Conference of the 2010 NHL All Star Game in a 12 to 9 loss, Miller played the first period and allowed just 3 goals. Miller also gained a reputation of a shootout specialist with his technique of challenging the shooter outside the crease. That season Miller was 6 more in shootouts, with Martin Brodeur from the Devils being his closest rival at 2 less win. In 63 games played that season, Miller posted a 0.911 SVP and a 2.72 GAA backing a more offensively oriented team. Christian Petersen Miller finished the 2010 season by establishing himself as the begining goalie for the Sabres. Miller arrangeed 11th among NHL goalies with a 2.60 GAA, and 9th with a save percentage of 91.4 percent. Miller led the Sabres to a surprise season, winning 30 games and proving himself to be one of the hardest working goalies in the league. Miller played well in the postseason as well, advancing the Sabres to the conference finals before injuries finally caught up with them, losing game 7 to Carolina.
This article was originally published at TheDailyCub.com , my blog covering the Chicago Cubs throughout the season.
Overall, the Cubs don’t have anybody that really stands out in their begining rotation, but they also have very few people who fall into the background.
Despite his ERA being 5.55, Miller was able to find ways to win, going 7-3. If you look at Gorzelanny’s season last year, you will see amazing inconsistency.
Jeff Samardzija is another option, and the Notre Dame product has shown some good pitching chops. Although Miller prefer to see him in the bullpen, Miller could give some short-cycle relief as the fifth beginer.
Although they aren’t anything special, the begining rotation shouldn’t lose the Cubs too many games. Ryan Miller was on born 17th July 2010. Miller is an American ice hockey goaltender currently the player of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Miller was selected to play for the American hockey team in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver,Canada as begining goaltender. Later in 2010 miller would win the Vezina Trophy as the best goaltender in last NHL season. Miller won a silver medal with the team and was named MVP of the tournament. Miller is known for his hybrid style of goaltending. Miller is also the older brother of current Detroit Red Wings winger Drew Miller.
Until Lilly comes back, Dempster will be directly following Carlos Zambrano in the rotation.
Randy Wells was a big surprise last season, as Miller came out of nowhere to tie for the most wins on the Cubs with 12. Miller also direct all beginers with an ERA of 3.05.
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