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[blackcat]

I don't understand why Wedge simply doesn't use Jaso for Millwood.

Keep an eye on the working relationship between Millwood and rookie catcher Jesus Montero today. They were definitely not on the same page during Millwood’s last start, with the veteran pitcher looking irritated at times as Montero had to kept coming out to the mound to double check on what Millwood was wanting to do with pitch selection.

Millwood took the blame afterward for not communicating well enough pregame on a change of his normal plan, but it’s pretty clear with a youngster like Montero has a lot to learn still. I don’t overread that situation however, as Millwood has worked with Montero numerous times without issue this season, starting back in Cactus League games, and the two actually played together last year in the Minor Leagues for a time as well.

Dustin Ackley 2B 
 Casper Wells LF 
 Ichiro Suzuki RF 
 Jose Montero C 
 Justin Smoak 1B 
 Alex Liddi 3B 
 Mike Carp DH 
 Michael Saunders CF 
 Brendan Ryan SS 
  
 Kevin Millwood RHP