When he was traded to the Orioles from the Colorado Rockies in the Rodrigo Lopez deal in January 2007, Jim Miller was confident that if he pitched well, he would eventually get a big league opportunity.
That finally came Sunday when the right-handed reliever was called into Triple-A Norfolk manager Gary Allenson's office and told that he was going to the big leagues.
Miller, 26, got the call after going 3-5 with a 3.09 ERA and 10 saves for the Tides.
"It would be ego talk if I said I was expecting it," he said. "I was just hoping that something was going to happen. I felt like I put myself in good position. I was just kind of waiting for that call. It was pretty awesome."
With rosters eligible for expansion yesterday, the Orioles also recalled pitcher Garrett Olson and activated outfielder Adam Jones from the disabled list.
They'll make a couple of more additions in the next few days, including recalling reliever Kam Mickolio.
Injury update
Injured closer George Sherrill (left shoulder inflammation) made 25 throws from 100 feet and felt fine. He'll do it again before tomorrow night's game and if all goes well, he'll throw a bullpen session Friday. ... Melvin Mora (strained left hamstring) said he's feeling better, but it's still unlikely he'll play on this road trip.
