Looks like Cincy just signed him, and DAVID WEATHERS. How the hell does this guy and Jay Powell keep getting work? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1946913
I don't think I've ever heard a pitcher take so much heat after a season in which he posted a 3.59 ERA. I know he was horrible in the playoffs, but who in the bullpen other than Lidge and Wheeler weren't? Miceli was more than solid over the course of the season.
I have been tarred and feathered for arguing the same point in other places. Miceli was given 1.7 Million by Yomiuri to be their closer. Obviously the American Major Leagues are a higher level of competition, but 1.7 Million is 1.7 Million, and they signed him as the *closer*.
Plus, that's 1.1 million more than me made with the Astros last year. Of course he's going to go to Japan.
What's the deal? Seems like Cincy love players with ties to Houston. Ryan Wagner-UH Ben Weber - UH Jason LaRue - from Houston Adam Dunn- from Houston (New Caney)