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Rays need Miller’s bat fueling their offense
- Updated: August 4, 2016
ST. PETERSUBRG — Brad Miller has experienced a week he’d like to forget. Being the pro that he is, he has soldiered on and the results reflected that in the Rays’ 3-2 win over the Royals on Thursday afternoon.
Tampa Bay traded Matt Moore to the Giants at Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline. In return, the Rays received two prospects and infielder Matt Duffy, who is on the disabled list and will eventually be the starting shortstop. Miller was less than pleased with his future shift to first base.
Despite the disappointment over the Rays’ defensive plans for him, Miller has performed well, prompting manager Kevin Cash to note how that has shown that Miller is “a pro.”
“We’re lucky to have him. And it doesn’t matter where he plays,” Cash said. “We know his bat plays and he’s a huge part of our plans, and our team going forward.”
Miller has chosen to focus on things he can control.
“I just go out there and play, that’s all I can really do,” Miller said. “I’m not going to change. I’m going to attack the day …
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