JUPITER, Fla. — Lefthander Andrew Miller was fifth in the National League in games pitched (73) and second in relief holds (28) last year, his first season with the Cardinals. He had five wins and six saves for the Central Division champions.
“I pitched in 70-odd games but I’m a lot better than I was last year,” said Miller, 34.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, upon hearing this declaration, said, “I love the attitude. That’s the pro that he is. But if he’s a lot better than he was last year, man . . . we’d be the benefactors.