I don't know if everyone knows Aaron Miles story of when he was a minor leaguer in the Astros organization. Here are two link's to articles on it:
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/1360470,CST-SPT-cub04.article
http://vineline.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/02/vine_line_exclusive_held_hosta.html
It is a scary story and shows how tough he is. Here is another link to the same story, but more detailed and from teammate Morgan Ensberg view. I would check out one of the top story's and this article. http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3657182
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Let me tell you another Aaron Miles story;
In 131 PA for the Cubs, Aaron Miles has batted .203/.240/.260 for an OPS of .500. There are 63 players with 100+ PA this season with SLUGGING PERCENTAGES above .500. Miles' .020 ISO is the 14th worst amongst all players with 100+ PA and his .228 wOBA is the 5th WORST in the major leagues amongst players with 100+ PA (only ronnie belliard has been a worst NL player). He also plays bad defense (-2.4 UZR/150), has 2 less HR than Willie Bloomquist (who himself had 0 last season)/as many HR as Juan Pierre and also isn't even gritty (only 2 sac bunts and 3 SB attempts, although he is 3 for 3 in SB).
Hooray for his story, but he's still one of the worst players in the game of baseball and his ass needs to be fired.
Aaron Miles has not been healthy at all this year. Lets hope he is alot better when he is healthy.
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