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Andrew Miller took everything into consideration during his free agency process. It’s why he chose the New York Yankees.
Miller, who recently signed a four-year contract with New York reportedly worth $36 million, told reporters during a conference call Monday that he definitely considered the Boston Red Sox during negotiations. But while Miller always will have fond memories of his time in Boston, the reliever couldn’t pass on all that New York had to offer.
“They were involved. I was glad that they were,” Miller said of the Red Sox. “I enjoyed my time in Boston. That really turned my career around being there. There are a lot of great people (with the Red Sox). I met a lot of great people. I’ll still have friends there and everything, but ultimately, the Yankees just had a better offer on the table for us, and a better fit.”
Miller, a resident of Tampa Bay, Fla., now can remain home with his family during spring training. He also remains in the American League East, where he’s enjoyed a ton of success over the last two seasons. The Red Sox certainly would have provided some familiarity, but the 29-year-old is at peace with his decision to join Boston’s biggest rival.
“Certainly, it would be hard for anybody to compete with the comfort level (in Boston),” Miller said. “We know our way around. I know how everything works there. I know pretty much everybody there. That was certainly something (the Red Sox) had to offer.
“I just think they weren’t able to get to the total package that the Yankees offered. That’s the way free agency works, in a sense. You put everything on the table and find out what’s the best fit for you, and the Yankees truly were that.”
Miller is expected to assume a setup role in New York. The hard-throwing left-hander have plenty of opportunities to shut down his former team.
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