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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Throw Leake on that list as well.

Knew I was missing one.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Ugh...Profar. Guy would've been a hell of a fit for us and they dumped him for nada.



Minor I think simply has a higher ceiling than Miller right this very second. I think Miller's compromised and while Minor has a pretty nasty injury history, most of that is 2 years in his rearview. I think that speaks to the possibility that he gets hurt again - sure. But I think Miller's hurt now. Or at least has declined physically to the point that his stuff simply isn't as good as Minor's anymore.



Minor can also start. Hell, his stuff as a starter is about on par with what I think you'd get from Miller as a reliever right this very second. In the bullpen I think you'd get a couple ticks added. Additionally, because of Minor's background and pitch arsenal, I think he's a guy better suited for RHers going forward. Miller's slider is nasty enough he's probably still going to be better against lefties (even with lost velocity) than Minor, but Minor will remain plenty credible against lefties and can be trusted to face righties as well. And that said, Minor was SAVAGE against lefties in relief. He was Miller at his best good coming out of the 'pen for KC against LH batters.



Minor, to my eyes, has less immediate injury risk, a higher ceiling, a higher floor and more versatility. The prospect cost would have to be considered, to be sure, but that's the only thing that would make me question the decision. If he could be had for a return on par with the pittance the Rangers got for Profar, I'd make that deal in a second.

Man. You’re way more sold on his injury being a permanent degradation than I am. I think two years of heavy postseason use got to him and he’s ready for a bounce back.