The Pittsburgh Pirates have released outfielder Miles Durham, per an Altoona Curve press release. Durham was released to create room for recently added Oscar Tejeda, who was claimed off of waivers yesterday.
Durham was hitting for a .259/.316/.415 line in 135 at-bats. The 29-year-old was in his fourth season in Double-A.
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June 28, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Not to sound like a dick or anything, but it’s about time. I feel bad that his career as a ballplayer is likely over, but he always just seemed to me as a guy that was a wasted roster spot. Would rather see guys that have a shot at being big leaguers getting the PT.
June 28, 2012 at 9:26 pm
You need org guys like him. Not everyone can be a prospect. Surprised he hung on THIS long, tho. I will miss seeing him at Harrisburg.
July 5, 2012 at 11:25 am
Sorry it took so long to get back to this Patrick,but if you think Miles was ” wasting a roster spot “,why do you think Jeremy Farrell is still playing for the Curve ? If you think he has a ” shot at a being a big leaguer, “,I have some land I would love to interest you in !