Sunday's start was supposed to be a big one for Diamondbacks hurler Wade Miley against Seattle in Cactus League action. Manager Kirk Gibson said the outing would help determine if Miley is ready for the regular season or if he'll be skipped his first time through the rotation.
It appears he may be skipped considering how poor he performed against the Mariners over 3 1/3 innings. Miley allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk during his time on the mound. He couldn't finish the fourth inning and had to be bailed out by Brad Ziegler. Miley struck out three but surrendered two home runs, including a three-run shot by Kendrys Morales in the third.
Miley, who was delayed early in the spring due to a dead arm, would have been good to go had he performed admirably and threw at least 60 pitches, but he was not sharp. He could now begin the season on the disabled list and get a start in the minors or at extended spring training before joining the big club.