Miller on Sunday (predictions)

[NCCubFan]

13 comp/28 att, 238 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT

I wonder if Jim Miller actually put up that line for a game. :D

[biittner77]

I think Miller will provide some insightful analysis but his partner Joe Morgan will spout cliches and nonsense making the game unwatchable.

[danesoz]

Miller has had a pretty good history at Miller Field but I'd probably have to say 5IP 3R maybe 6IP. Least our bullpen hasn't had to work much incase he gets into trouble.

[TheDude]

Miller will be servicable I think. 6 IP, 4 R, but only 2 ER. Cubs starters have a 2.88 ERA right now, so let's hope Miller feels an obligation and desire to show up Marquis and Lilly.

[danesoz]

Miller will be servicable I think. 6 IP, 4 R, but only 2 ER. Cubs starters have a 2.88 ERA right now, so let's hope Miller feels an obligation and desire to show up Marquis and Lilly.

 

That's awesome! Wish they could keep that up all season. :D

[Danny82]

I don't know why everyone is predicting such low K totals.

 

Even without his old 95 mph heater, he still has been striking guys out rather regularly.

 

My prediction:

 

6 IP, 8 hits, 2 walks, 4 ER, 6Ks.

[CubColtPacer]

I don't know why everyone is predicting such low K totals.

 

Even without his old 95 mph heater, he still has been striking guys out rather regularly.

 

My prediction:

 

6 IP, 8 hits, 2 walks, 4 ER, 6Ks.

 

Actually, that's what I didn't understand either. He was averaging about a K per inning both last September and in the spring, and the Brewers are going to strike out a decent amount. It might not help his run totals too much today, but Miller is likely to strike out more than 1 or 2 if he can go at least 5 innings.

[BigbadB]

I'm hoping for something similar to what everyone else has done over the last 4 games. But, can the Cubs really shut down the Brewers offense 3 days in a row? I'm scared that Miller will pay the price for the last 2 games. But, I'm hoping for something similar to what Lilly did this week.

[BigbadB]

Miller will be servicable I think. 6 IP, 4 R, but only 2 ER. Cubs starters have a 2.88 ERA right now, so let's hope Miller feels an obligation and desire to show up Marquis and Lilly.

 

Did you calculate the SP ERA yourself, or do you have a place that you can look it up?

 

That's probably the one stat (coupled with RP team ERA) that I'd like easy access to.

[DiamondMind]

6IP 3ER 5H 2BB 3K

[CubinNY]

What will the person win who comes the closest?

 

I am ridicilously pathetic when it comes to these things but here goes

 

6 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 Ks, 1 HR (given up)

[98navigator]

Miller will be servicable I think. 6 IP, 4 R, but only 2 ER. Cubs starters have a 2.88 ERA right now, so let's hope Miller feels an obligation and desire to show up Marquis and Lilly.

 

Did you calculate the SP ERA yourself, or do you have a place that you can look it up?

 

That's probably the one stat (coupled with RP team ERA) that I'd like easy access to.

 

The starter's ERA is actually 3.09.

 

Cubs.com

[Laura]

Damian: 0-4, 1K, GIDP

[rynefan]

6 IPs would be nice. I'm not so sure about our relief just yet, and I'd sure like this sweep in Milwaukee

[radarluv1]

6.1 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, and the loss. :(

[rynefan]

Dang.... now the second inning isn't helping some of these predictions. I should have asked how long it would be til Rothschild got called out to the mound. Hopefully our hitters are up for the challenge.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Lots of runs and hits in the 2nd.

[E.J.]

It's going to be very difficult for Miller to be successful this year when his straight-as-an-arrow fastball is topping out at 88mph.

[CubmanPi]

He shows up.

The accuracy of this prediction will go down as debatable.

[rynefan]

Not impressed with him today at all.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Did Wade look as bad as his game line?

[Sarcastic]

Did Wade look as bad as his game line?

 

Yes. He wasn't wild, but his control was definitely off because he threw a ton of pitches in the middle of the strike zone all of which were crushed by the Brewers.

[Mephistopheles]

it's all angels fault. his time will come sooner rather than later.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Did Wade look as bad as his game line?

 

Yes.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'm trying not to be reactionary based on one start (ok, may I am, but I still think I'm right), but Miller isn't going to cut it as a fifth starter. We need to stick Guzman in there until Prior is ready or find some other option.

 

Miller's stuff wasn't fooling anyone. Maybe he'll be effective against a poor hitting team like the Cardinals, but a team with some serious bats like the Brewers are going to crush him.