Lil Bit Special Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2009/04/milledge_optioned_to_class_aaa.html?wprss=nationalsjournal The Washington Nationals today optioned Lastings Milledge to Class AAA Syracuse, a decision that signals sharp break from the team's commitment to its unreliable but talented center fielder. Just a week ago, the Nationals were counting on Milledge to fill a premier role: He would play center field and bat lead-off. But the 24-year-old's season got off to a troublesome start. He missed a beginning-of-the-year team meeting, misplayed several flyballs, never showed comfort in the field and started off 4-for-24 at the plate. Just two days ago, Milledge, discussing his slow start, said, "You know you're going to come around. It's just how long it will take and how long they'll keep running you out there and letting you fail. But I know I'm a way better player than what I'm doing now." Milledge's demotion corresponds with the reemergence of outfielder Elijah Dukes, who slumped in spring training but now has regained his hot bat. Though Washington did not announce a corresponding roster move, Milledge's departure clears room for Dukes to play every day in center field. More to come on this news soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 They have a logjam in the OF and something had to give. FWIW, I think Dukes will prove to be a better major leaguer (though an even bigger headcase) than Milledge anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 church, schneider > milledge..... and for the record...i was all for the trade when it happened too. so many people were ready to kill minaya for that trade. why? idk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 church, schneider > milledge..... and for the record...i was all for the trade when it happened too. so many people were ready to kill minaya for that trade. why? idk. Milledge was the Mets' version of Phil Hughes. A can't miss future HOF'er. I even bought into the hype, hoping he'd be traded to the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Milledge was the Mets' version of Phil Hughes. A can't miss future HOF'er. I even bought into the hype, hoping he'd be traded to the Sox. Mo0SPiXDGoI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 He'll have his work cut out for him in Cuse - he'll have to beat out that can't miss prospect Corey Patterson for a CF slot. And everybody knows he's tracking to be in Cooperstown. That is if they put an A league team there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Somewhere a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants is counting his money and laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBrick Wall Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Did Milledge play ball in high school? We're looking for a PG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Syracuse is the sweater vest capital of the northeast! Welcome Mister Lastings Milledge! Yo,yo yo-cashmere, my good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2009/04/milledge_optioned_to_class_aaa.html?wprss=nationalsjournal The Washington Nationals today optioned Lastings Milledge to Class AAA Syracuse, a decision that signals sharp break from the team's commitment to its unreliable but talented center fielder. Just a week ago, the Nationals were counting on Milledge to fill a premier role: He would play center field and bat lead-off. But the 24-year-old's season got off to a troublesome start. He missed a beginning-of-the-year team meeting, misplayed several flyballs, never showed comfort in the field and started off 4-for-24 at the plate. Just two days ago, Milledge, discussing his slow start, said, "You know you're going to come around. It's just how long it will take and how long they'll keep running you out there and letting you fail. But I know I'm a way better player than what I'm doing now." ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 church, schneider > milledge..... and for the record...i was all for the trade when it happened too. so many people were ready to kill minaya for that trade. why? idk. Because they Cubbed it up and sold off Milledge when his value was at an all-time low. I remember when rumor had it that Rich Hill and Felix Pie would have netted us Adam Dunn. We ended up with Aaron Heilman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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