Andrew Miller

Don't look now but Andrew Miller may have finally become a legitimate Major League pitcher.

Miller has a 3.20 ERA and a 1.204 ratio in 8 starts (50.2 innings) since returning from the disabled list in early mid-May (Miller had a 6.94 ERA when he went on the DL). Last night, Miller allowed just 1 hit and 2 walks in 7 innings in Florida's 7-6 win over Baltimore at Landshark Stadium, an impressive performance by any measure.

This 8-game stretch is Miller's best pitching since becoming a Major Leaguer in 2006. Benedict fans fear false hope, though, recalling Mike Pelfrey's great second half last year (3.16 ERA, 1.140 ratio in July, August and September) that gave way to this year's meltdown (4.74 ERA, 1.473 ratio though June 23). For now, we'll enjoy watching Miller mow down Major League hiters.