Rumor: Cubs Releasing Miller

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. I am still recovering from over eating but who can resist a grill full of hotdogs, burgers, and brats? Well not me, that's for sure. But, the Rumor Mill stops for no fan. On to the rumor!

It looks like Wade Miller won't be reclaiming that 5th starter spot with the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Sun Times is reporting that Miller "looks to be the latest lost cause in the Cubs' ill-fated fifth-starter's derby that was all the rage during spring training." This hardly comes as a surprise given the veteran's struggles in his rehab assignments and the article goes on to suggest that "the Cubs might option Miller to Iowa or release the right-hander who signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal for 2007."

The Cubs and Miller have had a very good working relationship so it might seem natural for the team to let the pitcher try to figure things out in triple A but you don't see many million dollar players in the minors. If the veteran pitcher is in fact released there are more than a few teams looking for pitching. Miller's certainly not going to be the staff ace anyone is looking for but if he can eat up some innings at the back of a rotation, the Cardinals, Royals, Devil Rays, and Rangers could all use some help.