MLB Whistle Stops

Apparently, prospective teams cannot review RHP Adam Miller's medical file until AFTER they select him in the Rule 5 draft.  Many around the net, seem to have given up on Miller, despite his incredible comeback and we can only hope that the entirety of MLB front offices take the same perspective.  I've heard a lot of chatter that Adam will never pitch a Major League inning.  I'm on the flipside and am ready and willing to bet on Miller debuting next summer.  Write it down.

The Reds have taken a risk of their own and inked Dontrelle Willis to a minor league deal.  Willis, who spent time in 3 different organizations last season, has never come close to his 22-win 2005 in the half decade since.  I've also met him and he's a jerk.  Don't clamber aboard the D-Train anytime soon.

Joey Votto has been awarded the 2010 NL MVP.  Nice to see a class act actually surpass a mountain of hype.

The Indians have taken their miserly spending to a new level.  The Tribe was unwilling to outbid the Rangers' $312K to snag 2010 #6 overall pick Barret Loux.  The Diamondbacks' selection, Arizona chose not to sign the RHP after Loux failed his physical thanks to shoulder problems.  Loux was dominant in his junior season at Texas A&M (11-2, 2.83, 1.07 WHIP, 11.66 K/9) and after not receiving a big dollar offer from any organization, the 21 year old chose to stay in his home state.