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| Height: 6-4
Weight: 230
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Dec 24, 1974, Gastonia, NC Contract: Signed through 2009 with a club option for 2010. |
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November 25, 2008 The Braves have talked to the Rangers about Kevin Millwood, but are not interested in trading for him. Our View:Perhaps they asked about him as a backup plan in case they cannot add another arm to their rotation, such as AJ Burnett. |
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November 23, 2008 The Mets are reportedly interested in Kevin Millwood, according to NYBaseballDigest.com. Our View:Millwood would be viewed as a backup plan, in case they cannot land other targets, such as Derek Lowe and Jon Garland. |
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September 22, 2008 Kevin Millwood lasted seven innings against the Athletics and allowed three runs, two earned, in the outing. Millwood walked just one batter while striking out six. Our View:The outing ended with Millwood still sporting a 5.03 ERA as he just can't seem to lower it below the five level. Millowood currently has nine victories on the year as he has failed miserably to live up to expectations in Texas the past two seasons. |
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September 10, 2008 Kevin Millwood was beat up by the Mariners on Wednesday allowing 11 hits, two walks, seven runs (five earned) in a five inning loss to Seattle. Our View:After a three game stretch where he went 3-0 with a 1.46 ERA, Millwood has looked awful in his last two starts going 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA and a 2.09 WHIP. Millwood is on pace for a second straight season with an ERA above 5.00 (it's currently 5.15) with a WHIP above 1.60 (it's 1.63). He isn't worth starting except in deep AL-only leagues. |
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August 26, 2008 There wasn't much offense to be found in the Rangers 2-1 win over Kansas City, in large part due to the efforts of veteran Texas hurler Kevin Millwood. Millwood pitched the complete game, allowing one run (earned) on nine hits with no walks and two strikeouts. Our View:Millwood came into August with one of the worst ERAs among major league starters, but over his three August starts he has allowed a total of just seven earned runs, including each of his last two outings that have been complete games. |
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August 20, 2008 Veteran hurler Kevin Millwood was on top of his game this evening, going the complete game to help his Rangers get the 9-1 win over Detroit. Millwood allowed just one run on six hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Our View:Millwood is much closer to the end than the beginning, but he moves to 7-7 on the season with a 5.24 ERA. This is just his second win over his last nine starts, though he touts just 19 walks versus 47 strikeouts over the same span. |
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August 15, 2008 Kevin Millwood was activated from the DL Friday and will start tonight against the Rays. He had been out with a strained right groin. Our View:You should stay far away from Millwood in mixed leagues, but he's worth activating in AL-only formats. |
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August 14, 2008 Kevin Millwood, who is recovering from a strained right groin, is expected to be activated from the DL Friday after making just one minor league rehab start, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View:Millwood is seemingly being rushed back, so he will be a risky fantasy option if he starts Friday against the Rays. He is 6-6 over 20 starts this season, with a poor 5.40 ERA and 1.74 WHIP. |
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August 6, 2008 Kevin Millwood had a bullpen session Wednesday and will make a rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Saturday, according to the AP. Millwood has been on the DL since July 26 with a strained groin. Our View:We'll have to see how many rehab starts Millwood needs. It's possibly Saturday's will be his only one. |
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August 4, 2008 MLB.com reports that Rangers pitcher Kevin Millwood threw 30 pitches on flat ground today, and if he feels good Wednesday, he will throw again that day. A rehab assignment would follow if that throwing session goes well. Our View:Millwood has little fantasy value, even in AL-only leagues. He has an ERA of 5.40, and a surprisingly high WHIP of 1.74, mainly because he gives up a whopping 12.3 hits per nine innings pitched. |
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July 26, 2008 The Rangers have decided to send pitcher Kevin Millwood to the 15-day disabled list according to the Star Telegram. Our View:Millwood left in the third inning of his last start on July 23rd, but news on the injury has been almost nonexistant. The Telegram reports Millwood will clear a spot for Gerald Laird, who was activated today even though he didn't arrive at the ballpark until just after 11am. Max Ramirez will probably be shipped out Sunday to make room for Eric Hurley. |
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July 23, 2008 Kevin Millwood left Wednesday's outing in the third inning with an unknown injury, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View:The injury is yet to be revealed, but he did recently have some issues with his groin. We will keep you posted on his status when more details surface. |
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July 18, 2008 With another underwhelming performance on the books, the Rangers may be attempting to move pitcher Kevin Millwood to a team in need of an arm for the playoffs, according to Dallas Morning News. Millwood picked up his sixth loss tonight as his Rangers fell 6-0 to the Twins, pitching 6 1/3 innings to allow five runs (all earned) on 11 hits with one walk and six strikeouts. Our View:Millwood now carries a menial 6-6 record with a 5.23 ERA. However, Evan Grant with the News brings a few numbers to consider. Millwood entered the second half of the season with 488 innings since coming to the Rangers for the 2006 season. Among the 39 pitchers with at least 80 starts in that time, it ranks 32nd. Opponents are hitting .325 against him. In the last 20 years, no pitcher has had a 30-start season and allowed opponents an average that high. That leads to rumors of potential move to ship him out, but only time will tell if a buyer would take the chance and get a deal done with Texas. |
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July 10, 2008 Kevin Millwood has a sore right groin, but he will make his next start on either Friday or Saturday, depending on how he feels after today's bullpen session, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View:Millwood has remained average with Texas since signing with the team. This year is no different, and his 1.66 WHIP is just one reason why he is not a good fantasy option. |
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July 6, 2008 Kevin Millwood earned the win behind a strong offense on Sunday. His pitching was spotty. He gave up nine hits and five runs (three earned) in five innings. Our View:Millwood has been a better second-half pitcher his entire career. With Texas' imposing offense, he could see a number of victories similar to Sunday throughout the rest of 2008. If you're looking for wins in deep leagues, consider Millwood for the second half. |
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July 3, 2008 The Texas Rangers will skip Scott Feldman in the rotation and send Kevin Millwood to the mound on Sunday versus the Orioles, this according to MLB.com. Our View:Millwood, who last started on Tuesday, July 1, will be working on regular (4-days) rest. |
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July 1, 2008 Texas sent veteran RHP Kevin Millwood to the mound against the hated New York Yankees this evening, and while he failed to get a decision, he served his team well, going five innings to allow one run on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts. Our View:Millwood totaled 84 pitches over that short span but made it count, though the relief pitching nearly blew it. This is his third no-decision in his last five stars. |
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June 26, 2008 Kevin Millwood allowed seven earned runs in 5.1 innings to the Houston Astros and took the loss as the Rangers fell 7-2. He allowed 12 hits and saw his ERA rise to 5.08. Our View:Millwood is too inconsistent to be worthy of a roster spot on your fantasy team, except maybe for deep AL only leagues. He has allowed at least five earned runs in five of his fifteen starts this season. |
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June 21, 2008 Kevin Millwood lasted eight innings on Friday night allowing three runs to the Nationals in a no-decision. Millwood permitted seven hits and three walks on the evening. Our View:Millwood has won his last three decisions and has allowed just five runs over his last 14 IP (3.21 ERA). He continues to bring his ratios down, but it's safe to assume they won't come down far enough to make him someone to count on in most mixed leagues. |
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June 15, 2008 Kevin Millwood allowed two runs on five hits, walked four and struck out five in a 8-7 win over the New York Mets. Our View:Millwood bounced back from a poor performance against Kansas City earlier in the week and earned his fifth win of the season. |
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June 2, 2008 Kevin Millwood has had his next scheduled start pushed from Wednesday to Thursday due to a personal matter, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Sidney Ponson will move up a day and work on short rest. Our View:Millwood will still be facing the Indians in a night game, so this news doesn't much affect his value. |
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May 30, 2008 Kevin Millwood had a strong outing as he only allowed one run on five hits over six innings in Friday's 3-1 win over Oakland, with no walks and five strikeouts. Our View:He evened his record to 3-3 over 10 starts, with a 4.50 ERA. That was his first start since landing on the DL due to a strained groin, and he is seemingly back on track, but it remains to be seen if he can stay healthy. |
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May 29, 2008 Kevin Millwood, out due to a strained right groin, has been activated from the DL, according to the Associated Press. to make room for Millwood, Kameron Loe was demoted. Millwood will pitch against Oakland on Friday. Our View:Millwood was hopeful of regaining his past glory this season, but he has been unable to stay healthy short circuiting that plan. At this point of his career he is merely an AL Only play, and even that is a bit of a stretch for a guy with an ERA approaching five (4.88) with a 1.69 WHIP. |
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May 29, 2008 Kevin Millwood remains on pace to return from the DL on Friday, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View:He will start on Friday against Oakland, barring a setback. He is expected to be limited to 85-90 pitches in his first start back, and you should keep him on your bench before considering him for your lineup again, especially since he held a 1.69 WHIP over 48 innings prior to landing on the DL with a strained groin. |
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May 27, 2008 Kevin Millwood will be limited to 85-90 pitches in his first start Friday since returning from a strained right groin, according to the AP. Our View:It would be a good idea to wait and see what Millwood has Friday before putting him in your lineup. |
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May 24, 2008 Kevin Millwood has been cleared to return to the Rangers rotation and is scheduled to pitch Friday against the A's, according to MLB.com. He was given the go-ahead after throwing 65 pitches in a simulated game at Progressive Field on Saturday. Millwood has been sidelined for two weeks with a strained right groin. "My groin feels good, I didn't have any problems with it," Millwood said. "I felt my stuff and location was as good or better than it has been all year." Our View:Millwood gave up 17 runs over his last 16 innings before his injury, so it would be best to see what he has for at least one start before activating him. |
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May 23, 2008 Kevin Millwood will throw a simulated game on Saturday, the Dallas Morning News reports. The veteran hasn't been slated for a minor league rehab start, but manager Ron Washington would like to see Millwood make one outing before rejoining the rotation. Millwood is out due to a sore groin. Our View:It would make sense for Millwood to work one outing in the minors, and we should have word on his next step after he throws on Saturday. |
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May 22, 2008 Kevin Millwood had no problems or setbacks with his strained right groin during a fielding practice session Wednesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is expected to throw in the bullpen today and could make a rehab start Sunday. Our View:Manager Ron Washington stated he is hopeful Millwood could return to the active roster for a May 30 start against Oakland. |
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May 21, 2008 Kevin Millwood threw around 35-40 pitches during a bullpen session on Tuesday and experienced no soreness in his groin, according to the Dallas Morning News. Millwood will throw again Thursday. Our View:The Rangers want to make sure they don't have a repeat of last season when Millwood came off the DL after 15 days, but lasted only one start before being shut down again. |
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May 11, 2008 The Rangers placed Kevin Millwood on the 15-day DL on Sunday due to a strained right groin, the Dallas Morning News reports. He suffered the injury on Saturday. Our View:This is worse than your average injury news because a upper-leg injury (hamstring) led to Millwood's bad struggles in 2007. We hope this ailment is mild and won't have such a lasting effect, but it's hard not to make a correlation. |
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May 11, 2008 Kevin Millwood injured his right groin on Saturday night, and he will be re-evaluated on Sunday, the Dallas Morning News reports. The right-hander could end up on the DL, but the Rangers also have the luxury of moving his start back due to next Thursday's off-day. Our View:We'll let you know when the club has an update. This could be a deal where the Rangers wait it out and see if Millwood can improve throughout the coming week. Leg injuries led to Kevin's struggles in 2007. |
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May 10, 2008 Texas starter Kevin Millwood left today's game against Oakland with two outs in the first inning with an apparent leg injury, according to the Star Telegram. Our View:Millwood seems to have suffered in the injury in the midst of a 3-0 pitch, though he attempted to play through but couldn't complete additional warm-up pitches to stay in the game. We will update as news becomes available. |
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May 5, 2008 Kevin Millwood allowed seven runs on nine hits in just three innings of work, his shortest start of the season. Millwood and the Rangers lost their 10th straight road game as the Mariners beat Texas 7-3 on Monday night. Our View: Millwood has been as inconsistent as any pitcher in the league this season. Tonight was an example of what the right-hander offers, even in a pitcher-friendly venue. |
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April 30, 2008 Kevin Millwood survived to pick up his second victory of the season as he allowed five runs over 6.1 innings to the Royals. Our View:This was the second straight outing in which Millwood allowed five earned runs, and if you are familiar with the idea of regression to the mean, you are seeing it right before you very eyes with Millwood. |
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April 25, 2008 Kevin Millwood will be looking for his first career win against the Twins tonight, according to MLB.com. He is 0-5 with a 5.64 ERA lifetime against Minnesota. Our View:Millwood is only 1-2 this season with a poor 1.56 WHIP over 32 innings, and he isn't a favorable fantasy option for tonight, going by his history against the Twins. |
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April 20, 2008 Kevin Millwood scattered 10 hits, allowed two runs, walked two and struck out seven in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. Our View:The Texas right-hander was in line for his second win of the season but his bullpen failed him. Millwood has been somewhat fortunate this year and his 2.53 ERA is deceiving. Like today the Rangers' ace has been the benefactor of some bases loaded outs and double plays that has kept his ERA in line. His WHIP 1.60 WHIP is more representative of his magic so far this season, something that will eventually catch up with the Texas right hander. |
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April 16, 2008 Kevin Millwood will make his next scheduled start even though he was forced to leave his start on Tuesday night when he was hit by a comebacker on his left shin, this according to MLB.com. "I wouldn't say it's stiff," Millwood said, "but it's still a bit bruised and sore." Our View:His next start will be against the Red Sox, so it might be wise to treat the game as if he is still injured and just leave him on the bench given the propensity of the Sox to batter struggling pitchers. |
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April 10, 2008 Kevin Millwood was solid in Thursday's first game of a double header defeating Baltimore 3-1 and ended the Orioles' six-game winning streak. Millwood allowed only one run in seven innings to lower his ERA to 1.29. |
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April 5, 2008 Kevin Millwood picked up a complete game loss on Saturday night as he held the Angels to just two runs on the night. Millwood scattered 12 hits on the evening but thanks to just one walk he was able to limit the damage. This is about as good a performance as we are likely to see from Millwood this season though the hope is his new training regime rekindles memories of his performance while wearing a Braves uniform. |
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March 31, 2008 Kevin Millwood received a no-decision in Monday's loss to the Mariners. The Rangers right-hander went six strong innings allowing four hits, two runs, walking three and striking out four. This is about as good as it gets with Millwood. |
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March 11, 2008 Kevin Millwood is doing fine as he fights through his hamstring ailment, according to the Dallas News. He isn't pleased with his pitch location but noted that his hamstring feels good, which is the important thing right now. Millwood has three outings left before he's scheduled to pitch the season opener on March 31. Millwood said, "I'd like to be able to pitch in a game where I have to do everything. I understand that right now, erring on the side of caution is better than trying to do more than I'm ready for." |
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March 10, 2008 Kevin Millwood threw 51 pitches in a simulated game on Monday and the results where encouraging, this according to MLB.com. "I felt good, I just wanted to throw the ball better than I did," Millwood said. "It's not my stuff, I just wasn't locating the ball very well." Millwood still hopes to be able to take the ball on opening day though it's uncertain if his hamstring woes have set him back to the point that he will be able to make his first start. |
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March 5, 2008 Kevin Millwood worked to live hitters on Wednesday, throwing 38 pitches. His hamstring appeared to be fine, the Dallas Morning News reports. Hamstring issues were a major problem for Millwood in 2007, and he's not worth touching in combo leagues unless he proves the problem is behind him. |
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March 2, 2008 Kevin Millwood, who's been dealing with a sore hamstring, threw a 10-minute bullpen session Sunday and had no problems. He will throw on the side again Monday and is scheduled to pitch a simulated game Wednesday. “It will be just like throwing my first game. I just don’t have to field my position or cover first base or anything like that,” Millwood said in the AP. “There are certain things where I can feel (the hamstring), but it’s nothing pitching that’s bothering me. I think the running and turning, things like that.” Millwood had hamstring issues last year, so it's important to keep an eye on him this spring to make sure the problem doesn't linger into the season. |
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February 29, 2008 Kevin Millwood, dealing with a tight hamstring, threw off a mound during a morning workout Friday, according to the AP. Pitching coach Mark Connor said the righty would throw again Sunday. Assuming he has no setbacks, Millwood will probably get in a game next week. |
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February 25, 2008 The Dallas News reports that the Rangers are not going to mess around with Kevin Millwood 's tight right hamstring. The team has scratched him from his Friday spring start. The report notes that Millwood will miss his first turn through the rotation. Fantasy owners shouldn't be nearly as concerned with Milwood's condition as that of the Rangers. He is more important in the reality, than that of the fantasy realm. |
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February 24, 2008 Kevin Millwood tweaked his right hamstring while taking part in conditioning drills on Sunday, according to MLB.com. "Hopefully, this is minor," Millwood said. "We'll know more tomorrow." At this point, he's still scheduled to make his spring exhibition debut Thursday and start the Rangers' season opener on April 1. |
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February 18, 2008 Manager Ron Washington told MLB.com on Sunday that Kevin Millwood would be the Rangers Opening Day starter against the Seattle Mariners on April 1. It will be the third straight season that Millwood has started the opener for the Rangers. |
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February 10, 2008 Kevin Millwood will need to rebound this year in order for the Rangers to have a shot in the AL West. "He's taken his conditioning to a different level," said Mark Connor, the team's pitching coach. "But, as time goes by, you have to do that. He's worked hard on his core. I think he's on a mission because he wasn't satisfied with the way things went last year." Millwood threw only 172.2 innings, just the second time since 2002 that he has failed to throw 200, and his 5.16 ERA and 1.62 WHIP were clearly the worst numbers of his career. At 33-years of age, the question becomes how much gas does he have left in the tank pitching in that home park in Texas? Dallas Morning News |