1970 47 Bob Miller
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Bob Miller defined the term "journeyman" during his career. The back of this card lists 4 major league teams. There would be six more. As this card appeared in packs, Miller was long gone from the Twins, having been traded in December to Cleveland in the deal that brought Graig Nettles, Dean Chance and Ted Uhlaender to the Indians in exchange for Luis Tiant and Stan Williams.
Miller also played for the White Sox and Cubs in 1970. He missed the chance to return to the playoffs with Minnesota in 1970, but the endless series of transactions would allow him to play in the 1971 World Series with the Pirates (he had previously played in the World Series in 1965 and 1966).
Miller had a good year for the Twins in 1969, as they won the division under manager Billy Martin. But Miller was not mentioned in the Pennington biography of Martin. CORRECTION - Miller was discussed on page 174 regarding a controversial Billy Martin pitching decision in the 1969 playoffs. But Miller was somehow not listed in the index.
Miller's 1970 numbers could not be described as good - either as a whole or with any particular team. Better days would await him in the following years.
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