I don’t think the Mariners had any idea that Ariel Miranda would be as good as he was over the past two months. Used by the Baltimore Orioles as a trading piece to acquire Wade Miley, the O’s just kicked Miranda to the curb. Since the trade, Miranda has been pitching like a man with something to prove. Now, the Mariners are reaping all the benefits of that.
Miranda’s Year
Miranda started off his career in Seattle with a bang. He debuted against the Boston Red Sox and their potent offense. There are few challenges that could be greater for a starting pitcher in his debut, but Miranda was determined to succeed.