Justin Miller DFAd, LoDuca up

Nny · August 15th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Lo Duca will serve as a back-up catcher and a bat off the bench

Minutes after their heart-breaking 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Friday night, the Marlins added another bat to their lineup by promoting catcher Paul Lo Duca from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Lo Duca will be with the Marlins on Saturday. In exchange, they designated reliever Justin Miller for assignment. Miller will have 10 days to accept the assignment or go on waivers.

Lo Duca, a 36-year-old who played for the Marlins for half of 2004 and all of 2005, was signed to a Minor League contract by the Marlins on Aug. 8, and has been playing with the Isotopes ever since. In six games at Albuquerque, Lo Duca hit .458 (11-for-24) with seven RBIs while alternating between playing catcher and serving as the designated hitter.

Lo Duca struggled in 46 games with the Nationals this season, batting just .230 with no home runs and 12 RBIs before getting released. Towards the end of his tenure there, the right-handed hitter barely started behind the plate -- playing mostly left field or first base.

Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said he'll come in as the No. 3 catcher and be an extra bat off the bench.

Miller went 4-2 with a 4.24 ERA in 46 games for the Marlins this season.

Marlins Official Site

St. Jimmy · August 15th, 2008, 10:49 PM

MiamiHomer · August 15th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Yep I heard it too..
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Something tells me that LoDuca isn't even going to be catching...he is going to be playing LF.

Count Bass D · August 15th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Justin Miller?

MiamiHomer · August 15th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Count Bass D

Justin Miller?

Yes

Nny · August 15th, 2008, 10:51 PM

I don't get why we don't just call down kensing and call kensing back up sept 1 so we don't actually lose someone but since J-million wasn't going to be here next year, it doesn't really matter.

Swift · August 15th, 2008, 10:53 PM

????

Chewie · August 15th, 2008, 10:59 PM

April fools?

St. Jimmy · August 15th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by MiamiHomer

Yep I heard it too..
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Something tells me that LoDuca isn't even going to be catching...he is going to be playing LF.

Don't get me wrong, Hammer has not been the Hammer we all know and love. But LoDuca wishes he could sniff a .360 on-base.

miami15 · August 15th, 2008, 11:01 PM

As if tonight wasn't bad enough...

Swift · August 15th, 2008, 11:01 PM

MIAMI -- Minutes after their heart-breaking 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Friday night, the Marlins added another bat to their lineup by promoting catcher Paul Lo Duca from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Lo Duca will be with the Marlins on Saturday. In exchange, they designated reliever Justin Miller for assignment. Miller will have 10 days to accept the assignment or go on waivers.

Lo Duca, a 36-year-old who played for the Marlins for half of 2004 and all of 2005, was signed to a Minor League contract by the Marlins on Aug. 8, and has been playing with the Isotopes ever since. In six games at Albuquerque, Lo Duca hit .458 (11-for-24) with seven RBIs while alternating between playing catcher and serving as the designated hitter.

Lo Duca struggled in 46 games with the Nationals this season, batting just .230 with no home runs and 12 RBIs before getting released. Towards the end of his tenure there, the right-handed hitter barely started behind the plate -- playing mostly left field or first base.

Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said he'll come in as the No. 3 catcher and be an extra bat off the bench.

Miller went 4-2 with a 4.24 ERA in 46 games for the Marlins this season.

Marlins promote Lo Duca from Minors | floridamarlins.com: News

Looks like he's a bench bat/backup catcher since we didn't even use him in left at AAA.

FishFanInPA · August 15th, 2008, 11:01 PM

Thank god Miller's on his way out.

MiamiHomer · August 15th, 2008, 11:02 PM

What a way to boost the offense!!! Get a guy that will basically be a pinch hitter.

Ramp · August 15th, 2008, 11:05 PM

I thought J-Million was Jai Miller

Ralph · August 15th, 2008, 11:06 PM

Maybe Miller accepts the assignment and then he's called back in September?

Swift · August 15th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ralph

Maybe Miller accepts the assignment and then he's called back in September?

At this time of year, he probably doesn't clear.

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Nny Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,839 T&B $: 1,478 Reputation: 1312156	Justin Miller DFAd, LoDuca up Lo Duca will serve as a back-up catcher and a bat off the bench Minutes after their heart-breaking 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Friday night, the Marlins added another bat to their lineup by promoting catcher Paul Lo Duca from Triple-A Albuquerque. Lo Duca will be with the Marlins on Saturday. In exchange, they designated reliever Justin Miller for assignment. Miller will have 10 days to accept the assignment or go on waivers. Lo Duca, a 36-year-old who played for the Marlins for half of 2004 and all of 2005, was signed to a Minor League contract by the Marlins on Aug. 8, and has been playing with the Isotopes ever since. In six games at Albuquerque, Lo Duca hit .458 (11-for-24) with seven RBIs while alternating between playing catcher and serving as the designated hitter. Lo Duca struggled in 46 games with the Nationals this season, batting just .230 with no home runs and 12 RBIs before getting released. Towards the end of his tenure there, the right-handed hitter barely started behind the plate -- playing mostly left field or first base. Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said he'll come in as the No. 3 catcher and be an extra bat off the bench. Miller went 4-2 with a 4.24 ERA in 46 games for the Marlins this season. Marlins Official Site __________________ [img][/img] dear tao today i played violin in my bathtub for 4 hours. then i layed in my bed and pet my stomach. i pretended that there was a baby growing in it. i cried with my baby and then fell asleep. i dreamt that my best friend was a piece of asparagus. ellen Last edited by markotsay7; August 16th, 2008 at 01:07 AM.. Reason: Front page, more professional title

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