Don't expect him to be an ace. Don't expect him to be dominant. Don't expect awe inspiring pitching. Do expect Kevin Millwood to be the Colorado Rockies fifth starter in 2012. After another extremely impressive start from the veteran, the Rockies should have seen enough of him to know that he still has what it takes to be in a big league rotation. Before the Rockies signed him in late July, Millwood was ready to retire after failing to get a big league call up with both the Yankees and Red Sox Triple-A squads.As soon as Millwood made him plans to go home for the last time, the Rockies called, giving him an audition. The move came with grumbling from the fans. Many wondered why the team wouldn't give their prospects a chance to get their feet wet at the big league level and show what they can do. Many thought of Millwood as a re-tread who would give up too many home runs at Coors Field.However, Millwood has done nothing but prove that he still has the talent to pitch ...
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