Reserve outfielder Ian Miller is getting a lot of love on social media and among Cub bloggers as someone who deserves consideration to break camp as part of Chicago’s 26-man roster. I understand the root-for-the-underdog mentality and, though Miller is having an outstanding spring, the Cubs will not be heading north with a roster that best positions them to make the playoffs if he makes the team.
If Chicago rosters 13 pitchers and the team leaves Mesa in good health, that may not leave room for Miller. In fact, even if David Ross decides to carry just 12 pitchers, it still would be a stretch to give the 28-year-old journeyman a big league job unless a trade or two is made.