Brewers fans excited to have a new infielder
The Milwaukee Brewers have been busy making trades this week. On Wednesday, the Brewers announced they had acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Cleveland Guardians. Miller is a Mequon, Wisconsin native. Brewers fans seemed excited after the move was announced.
Miller had experience with the Guardians as a first, second, and third baseman. He was used as their designated hitter in 22 games last season. Miller should be able to help fill in gaps wherever on defense and has a decent bat as well. He will be a nice replacement for Jace Peterson after he recently signed with the Oakland Athletics.
Fans react to the trade
Brewers fans had to suffer through the early part of the offseason being a mostly selling team. However, in the past week, the Brewers are picking up steam as they look to field a competitive team for the 2023 season. Fans who saw the Miller trade reacted immediately to the news he’d be heading home. Here are the best takes on Twitter from Miller being traded to the Brewers.
Mequon kid is home @MShadows17 https://t.co/4To2ugmI2c
— Mark Wellner but festive (@MarkWWellner) December 14, 2022
Hey hey @OwenMiller8 coming home way to make us all so proud Owen https://t.co/MYNF7KES01
— Hitters Baseball (@hittersbaseba11) December 14, 2022
Decent depth move. I'll allow it. https://t.co/NZT981elaq
— Matt (@MShadows17) December 14, 2022
Welcome home Owen!!! #Brewers #ThisIsMyCrew https://t.co/qvmATgHqb8
— Simms (@Simms_SAHD) December 14, 2022
Miller dramatically cut down on his strikeouts in 2022. Two option years left. Infield depth.
Feliciano hasn't progressed offensively since his 2019 season in High-A. The acquisition of Contreras and Quero showing promise indicated that he wasn't in Milwaukee's long-term plans. https://t.co/cniVKf7Sru
— Jack Stern (@ByJackStern) December 14, 2022
He’s back home👏🏼 https://t.co/U3gOEvWDPv
— Vanessa Depies (@VanessaDepies8) December 14, 2022
Couldn’t be more excited! https://t.co/UWiDy8Eo1T
— Simon Bares (@BaresSimon41) December 14, 2022
welcome home @OwenMiller8 https://t.co/UPLxfD59Ar
— Luke Agnew (@lukeagnew_9) December 14, 2022
Things you love to see. WELCOME HOME, BROTHER! @OwenMiller8 https://t.co/hfRdAEyDEB
— Dominic Clementi (@dclementi13) December 14, 2022
Owen Miller is nice, will fit in perfectly in the Jace Peterson role. #Brewers https://t.co/5UpMKIwFQQ
— Alex Christman (@merrychristman1) December 14, 2022
2 Comments
Meh, just another utility player. Brings us back up to about a dozen. New boss same as the old boss, cornering the market on utility players.
Yay another sub par. 230-.240 hitter with little to no upside. They’ll be LUCKY to get 65 wins! This team is a joke!