July 13, 2006
ONLY HIS WORLD SERIES MVP CAN TOP IT:
Tigers pick Miller named top NCAA arm (Kevin Yanik, 07/12/2006, MLB.com)
A southpaw topped a trio of right-handers Wednesday night for the Roger Clemens Award.Posted by Orrin Judd at July 13, 2006 5:31 PMUniversity of North Carolina left-hander Andrew Miller was the recipient of the third annual award at the Marriott Westchase of Houston. Miller won the award over right-handers Eddie Degerman of Rice, Tim Lincecum of the University of Washington and Brad Lincoln of the University of Houston.
"I never really thought it would happen," Miller said. "Those other guys had such great years. It's just such a huge honor to be here. It was in the back of my mind. To win an award with Roger Clemens' name on it is amazing."
For Miller, this last month has been a whirlwind. First of all, North Carolina played in the College World Series finals. Then, the Detroit Tigers selected Miller No. 6 overall in this season's First-Year Player Draft.
Now this.
Of course los tigres lost 2 of 3 to the A's before the break, to keep up their dismal record against fellow playoff contenders.
Their best shot at the Series this year is if the Royals, Orioles, and Angels make the playoffs. If that happens the Tigers might just squeak out of the first round.
Posted by: Jim in Chicago at July 13, 2006 5:55 PMNot only will they have homefield but their pitching makes them a huge favorite in short series.
Posted by: oj at July 13, 2006 6:05 PMAnd they play the same schedule as the dismal White Sox...
Posted by: Palmcroft at July 13, 2006 6:07 PMJim:
Didn't I hear this all last year when the White Sox couldn't beat the Yanks or Sawx during the regular season. Seems to have worked out OK for them.
Posted by: Jeff at July 13, 2006 8:10 PMMiller had better hype. Brad Lincoln had the better season in college baseball.
Posted by: kevin whited at July 13, 2006 10:29 PM