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5 players that lost the MLB offseason

By Rob Wolkenbrod

October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Andrew Miller (48) throws against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in the American League Wild Card playoff baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Andrew Miller (48) throws against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in the American League Wild Card playoff baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

5) Andrew Miller

New York Yankees reliever Andrew Miller didn’t move anywhere this MLB offseason. He actually just signed a four-year deal with the Bronx Bombers before the 2015 season and is coming off a dominant 60-game performance.

So, why is he a loser of the offseason?

A few weeks ago, the Yankees traded for closer Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds in a multi-player trade. He is well-known for his fastball that can reach over 100 MPH, which blows away hitters. This has led to him being one of the best closers in the MLB for the past four seasons. It’s all the reasons why he will be taking over the closer role in New York.

Then there’s Dellin Betances, who was awesome last season by striking out 131 batters in just 84 innings. He is young, controllable and a right-hander who will compliment Chapman in an 8th inning role.

This could mean the lefty Miller is on the outside looking in with being the 7th inning man instead of closing games, which he excelled in for last season being the first time he took on the role full-time.

A trade is a possibility as well. With contracts increasing by the day, a team may be willing to take on the $27 million owed to the former Detroit Tiger, especially given how great he was last season. Teams are always looking for bullpen upgrades, and if they’re searching for a closer, Miller would fit the bill.

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