Kevin Millar

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Orioles first baseman Kevin Millar still is showing off the silver Porsche his wife gave him for Christmas. He says that he has gotten it up to 140 mph, but I can't really understand why anyone would pay six figures for a car that fast in a country where the highest legal speed limit is 80 mph. I'll defer to comedian Jay Leno, an avid car collector who asked and answered a similar question during one of his Tonight Show monologues: "It's like buying a...

On the Orioles' everyday first baseman I think [Aubrey] Huff should play every day and at mostly one spot. If he is decent with the glove at first base, why not play him there every day? I'd prefer Huff at first, but with [Kevin] Millar on the team, he's stuck in left field. My vote goes to [Jay] Gibbons. They are paying him big money for the long term. They might as well see if he can handle it.

Each week, Sun columnists, NFL reporters and one guest will pick NFL games (not against the spread). Last week's guest, former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., went 11-5. This week's guest is the Orioles' Kevin Millar. Jamison Hensley 11-5 Ravens Steelers Colts Packers Panthers Rams Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Lions Cardinals Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles Edward Lee 12-4 Ravens Steelers Colts Packers Panthers Rams Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Lions Cardinals Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles Rick Maese 12-4 Ravens Steelers Titans Giants Panthers Rams Bengals Buccaneers Jaguars Dolphins Lions Seahawks Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles Don Markus 11-5 Ravens Steelers Colts Packers Panthers Rams Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Lions Cardinals Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles Mike Preston 8-8 Ravens Steelers Colts Packers Panthers Rams Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Vikings Seahawks Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles Peter Schmuck 11-5 Ravens Steelers Colts Giants Panthers Rams Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Lions Cardinals Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles David Steele 10-6 Ravens Steelers Colts Giants Panthers 49ers Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Vikings Seahawks Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles Kevin Millar Ravens Steelers Colts Packers Panthers Rams Bengals Saints Jaguars Cowboys Lions Seahawks Bears Broncos Patriots Eagles

Millar perfect fit for mediocre O's Peter Schmuck's column ("For Millar, it would be hair today, win tomorrow," Monday) indirectly points out exactly why the Orioles have had nine straight losing seasons. Kevin Millar's argument - let players grow facial hair and they will have a shot at a winning season - is not only absurd, but it's also a bit embarrassing that he's considered a leader of this team. The reason the Orioles have had nine straight losing seasons is that they continue to sign and give ample playing time to mediocre players like Millar.

Quote: "I'm worried that when the cast comes off, my arm will be the size of a toothpick. That's what I keep picturing in my head."-- Diamondbacks outfielder David Dellucci, on having season-ending wrist surgeryIt's a fact: The Reds have drawn 30,000 for their past four home games, their first such streak since 1994.Who's hot: The Marlins' Kevin Millar is batting .477 (31-for-65) with runners in scoring position.Who's not: The Dodgers' Ismael Valdes lost for the ninth time in his past 12 starts, although he has a 3.05 ERA over that span.

Who's hot Kevin Millar batted .387 (12-for-31) on the Red Sox's just-completed 12-game road trip. Who's not Athletics starters, after start ing the season 20-9, are 4-11 since May 19. Line of the day R. Hammock, D'backs RF AB ...... R ..... H ..... RBI ..... 3B 5 ......... 3 ...... 4 ....... 3 ........ 2 He said it "He wanted to stay in longer? He had a five-run lead. He could have stayed in there a lot longer if he got them out." Jack McKeon, Marlins manager, on Brad Penny, who complained about being lifted after giving up six runs in 4 2/3 innings On deck Jarrod Washburn of the Angels takes a 6-0 interleague record into tonight's game against the Phillies.