Miles lost playing time this past season (41 fewer plate appearances, more games), and that must be attributed in large part to the infield staying healthy and the late emergence of Felipe Lopez. The previous two years, one or more starting infielders missed a great deal of time, and Miles filled in. This time around, the regulars all stayed healthy. Expect even less playing time next year with the return of middle infielders Felipe Lopez and Cesar Iztirus looking more and more likely.

It is likely that the St. Louis Cardinals will bring back second baseman Aaron Miles next year, according to StLCardinals.com.Miles is as good a utility guy as there is. He hit .317 in 379 at-bats, and though he is not someone who should play every day or will be of much use in fantasy leagues, he is a solid fill-in.

News: Aaron Miles cut Cincinnati's lead to 3-2 with his fourth homer of the season in the seventh inning Tuesday.

Analysis: Miles didn't take over full time until late in the season, but he has enjoyed a mini breakthrough and might even have done enough to be considered a starter for spring 2009. Even with full-time at-bats and a monster hot streak, he is nothing more than an NL-only option at this point in his career

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 2B Aaron Miles hit his fourth home run of the season Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Now that the injuries are starting to pile up for the Cardinals, it will be another new left fielder in the lineup tonight. Normally a middle infielder, Aaron Miles will make his first start in left field, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Miles has been a good part-time player for the Cardinals this year, hitting .315, but it is a surprise that Miles isn't at third and Felipe Lopez in left.

Now that the injuries are starting to pile up for the Cardinals, it will be another new left fielder in the lineup tonight. Normally a middle infielder, Aaron Miles will make his first start in left field, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Miles has been a good part-time player for the Cardinals this year hitting .315 but it is a surprise that Miles isn't at third and Felipe Lopez in left where he has played this year.

Manager Tony LaRussa stated that Felipe Lopez is likely to cover third base while Troy Glaus recovers from his right shoulder ailment, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Olympian Brian Barden is also a candidate for the job. Brendan Ryan, Cesar Izturis and Aaron Miles have all also served time at third base before.Lopez is riding a four-game hitting streak and his numbers have improved since leaving the Nationals. He is worth consideration in NL-only leagues if he gets the nod at third.

News: Cardinals 2B Aaron Miles had a pair of singles in four at-bats Sunday against the Astros. He has three multi-hit games in his last five outings and is 7-for-14 (.500) with one RBI in that span.

Analysis: Miles still has a batting average over .300, but he never offered much power or speed. Since he doesn't even play regularly, leave him for the deepest of NL-only leagues

Miles put together two hits for his third consecutive start. The problem is he's been utilized primarily in double switches and pinch-hitting appearances recently, which have hindered his stock in mixed leagues. The middle infielder is still batting an impressive .313 for the season.

Miles put together two hits for his third consecutive start. The problem is he¿s been utilized primarily in double switches and pinch-hitting appearances recently, which have hindered his stock in mixed leagues. The middle infielder is still batting an impressive .313 for the season.