Nary an eyebrow flinched when the Cubs picked up 27-year-old outfielder Ian Miller on a minors deal, probably because he has a .697 OPS across 3,011 minor-league at-bats. It looked like nothing other than a cheap organizational depth move for a guy who could provide a little speed late in the season. But as Miller is proving in camp, he could be of value as a member of the Opening Day roster.
Miller, who just turned 28, racked up 243 stolen bases in the minors and is making the most out of regular playing time with the Cubs by swiping an MLB leading eight through Sunday.