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by **kimchi_chigae** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:23 pm

from rotoworld.com:

Indians signed RHP Kevin Millwood, who had been with the Phillies, to a one-year, $7 million contract.
Millwood is guaranteed $3 million. If he spends 21 or more days on the DL for an injury to his shoulder or elbow sustained while pitching, he would lose 1/183rd of a $4 million signing bonus for each day on the DL, including the first 20. He can earn an additional $1 million in bonuses if he stays healthy. It's expected that Millwood will start the third game of the season for Cleveland. Jan. 8 - 1:44 pm et

guess the indians got what they wanted, help in the picthing staff. millwood didn't have a good year in philly last year spending time in the DL. anyone think he can bounce back this year or is it all downhill from now on?

by **VaTribeFan** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:36 pm

My heart tells me he'll rebound and help propel the Tribe back into the playoffs.

My brain, on the other hand, tells me that he'll be mediocre and miss 6 or 7 starts while on the DL.

by **trevisc** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:43 pm

now how is that contract better for him then the Braves Guaranteed $5 million the Braves offered him?

He's in a terrible pitcher's park now and he's gonna suffer for it via ERA/WHIP

Oh well..another SP I can cross off my wishlist

by **VaTribeFan** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:47 pm

My heart tells me he'll rebound and help propel the Tribe back into the playoffs.

My brain, on the other hand, tells me that he'll be mediocre and miss 6 or 7 starts while on the DL.

by **CubsFan7724** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:48 pm

Ick, he won't be worth much in Cleveland :-/

by **RynMan** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:27 pm

I can't believe teams are willing to pay a guy who has had 2 good seasons out of 8 and been riddled with injuries a substantial contract. The number of years is right, but anything over 3 or 4 million is a stupid move I think.

by **Zito is God** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:59 pm

I think its a good sign actually. He knows his stuff, helps the young staff, and goes to a terrible division.

by **NZF** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 8:36 pm

trevisc wrote:
He's in a terrible pitcher's park now and he's gonna suffer for it via ERA/WHIP

No way is it worse than the park he's just come from.

I'd say his value goes up in Cleveland. That is a seriously weak division he'll be pitching in.

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