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| Height: 6-0
Weight: 210
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Sep 24, 1971, Los Angeles, CA Contract: Signed through 2008 |
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December 2, 2006 Kevin Millar officially re-signed with the Orioles on Saturday, agreeing to a one-year $2.75 million contract with an option for 2008, according to the AP. Millar hit .272 with 15 home runs and 64 RBI in 132 games last season with the Orioles. |
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November 29, 2006 The Orioles and Kevin Millar now have a verbal agreement, according to the Baltimore Sun. The deal is for one year with a vesting option based on plate appearances. "I don't know what they are thinking, but I know I am signed to play and I expect to play," said Millar, who hopes to play every day at either first base or DH. |
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November 28, 2006 The Orioles have a one-year deal to Kevin Millar on the table, according to the Baltimore Sun. However, Millar is seeking a two-year deal. It's possible the two sides could bridge the gap with a one-year deal with an option year included. |
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August 10, 2006 In the midst of an 0-for-21 slump, Kevin Millar hasn't started the past two games, according to the Baltimore Sun. "There are no excuses," he said. "I have to find a way to put good [at-bats] together, period. I just have to find the groove because these are not fun times. But the one thing I am not going to do is feel sorry for myself." |
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May 17, 2006 Hitting just .220 this season, Kevin Millar hasn't started the past four games, according to the Baltimore Sun. "I think he understands that he wasn't swinging the bat as well as some of the other guys and that he needs to get it going again," manager Sam Perlozzo said. |
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May 5, 2006 Kevin Millar has been mentioned in trade rumors involving the Cubs, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Cubs are looking for a right-handed bat to replace Derrek Lee, and they leaked the names of Jeff Conine and Kevin Millar. |
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May 4, 2006 Kevin Millar returned to action on Wednesday after missing three games with a sore wrist, according to the Baltimore Sun. He started at first base and went 1-for-4 in his return. |
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May 3, 2006 Kevin Millar took batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since being hit on the wrist by a pitch on Saturday, according to the AP. He hopes to return to action on Wednesday. |
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May 2, 2006 Kevin Millar missed Monday's game with a bruised hand, and he might not be ready for another day or so, according to the Baltimore Sun. He suffered the injury when he was hit on the hand by a pitch on Saturday. |
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May 1, 2006 After missing yesterday's game, Kevin Millar said he might not be available for another day or two, according to the Baltimore Sun. He sustained a bruised right hand when he was hit by a Felix Hernandez heater on Saturday. |
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April 30, 2006 Kevin Millar was not in the lineup Sunday against Seattle due to a bruised right hand, according to the AP. He is day-to-day. |
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April 30, 2006 Kevin Millar left Saturday's game after being hit on his right hand by a Felix Hernandez pitch, according to the Baltimore Sun. He suffered a bruise, and his status for Sunday is unclear. "It's sore as hell," he said. "He smoked me right in the wrist area." |
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April 29, 2006 Kevin Millar left Saturday's game against the Mariners in the second inning due to a bruised hand, according to the AP. He did not receive an at-bat prior to his departure. |
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April 9, 2006 Now that third catcher Raul Chavez has been designated for assignment, Kevin Millar will serve as Baltimore's emergency third catcher, according to the AP. "He's the only one who volunteered," manager Sam Perlozzo said. "I'm not looking for quality, I'm looking for quantity at that point." |
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March 25, 2006 Kevin Millar returned to action Friday after missing some time with a bruised left hand, the result of being hit by a pitch on Tuesday. |
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March 22, 2006 Kevin Millar was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Marlins with a bruised left hand, according to the AP. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on Tuesday. |
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March 22, 2006 Kevin Millar was hit on his left hand during yesterday's exhibition game, but he only sustained a bruise, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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January 12, 2006 Kevin Millar agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.1 million with the Orioles on Thursday, according to the AP. "I see him playing a lot of first base, designated hitter and in the outfield," Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo said. "We get a guy with playoff experience, someone who was part of a World Series team. We can use that kind of player in our clubhouse. It gives us a little chemistry." |