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TORONTO -- MVP: Most Versatile Pitcher.The humble workhorse in a wipeout bullpen, Andrew Miller was selected American League Championship Series MVP after his latest splendid performance in relief helped the Cleveland Indians win their first pennant since 1997.Miller tossed 2? scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory Wednesday over Toronto, capping a five-game series in which the lanky left-hander overpowered the dangerous?Blue Jays.He struck out 14 of the 26 Toronto batters he faced over four games -- an ALCS record for a reliever. Miller gave up three hits in 7? shutout innings and earned a four-out save in Game 3.At this point of the year, you just find a way. Thats all that matters. Its about winning, Miller said. I would have given up 100 runs if we won 101-100. Thats all that matters is were going to the World Series, and thats a special experience and I cant wait.After capturing their sixth pennant, thanks in large part to Miller, the Indians are four wins from their first championship since 1948.Miller became just the fourth reliever ever to win the award, joining Dennis Eckersley (1988), Mariano Rivera (2003) and Koji Uehara (2013).Miller was acquired from the New York Yankees for a package of prospects in a July 31 trade, and Cleveland had an interesting idea of how to use him. Rather than restricting him to a closer role or using him only in the eighth inning, the Indians have been flexible with Miller -- especially in the postseason.Its so fun to be a part of this team, Miller said. I really enjoyed my time with the Yankees. Its tough when you leave a comfort zone and a place that you like and people that you like. But I knew I was coming to a team that had won a lot and had expectations to win more.Now, whenever the Indians have a lead in the middle innings, the 6-foot-7 lefty begins looming large in the bullpen -- and Miller time is near.With that nasty slider and a sizzling fastball he spots to both sides of the plate, he struck out 21 of 41 batters during the AL playoffs. He has allowed a mere six hits over 20 scoreless innings in his postseason career.Drafted sixth overall by Detroit?out of North Carolina in 2006, Miller was part of the blockbuster deal that sent Miguel Cabrera from the Marlins to the Tigers after the 2007 season. Miller made 66 starts in the majors but never fulfilled his promise until switching to the bullpen. His first full season as a reliever -- with Boston?in 2012 -- provided a hint of what was possible.Miller posted a 3.35 ERA in 53 appearances that year, and the following season he dominated hitters with 48 strikeouts in 30? innings.After stops with Baltimore?and the Yankees, Miller ended up in Cleveland, and the Indians had an unorthodox plan for his usage.When they were upstairs in their meetings about the trade talks and they were talking about Andrew, they were actually talking -- and I was in there listening and doing some talking -- just about how he would fit into a bullpen and how you could leverage him, just like we are now, manager Terry Francona said recently. So the thought was alive before we got him. We envisioned using him like we are.There are plenty of other important contributors in the Cleveland bullpen, particularly closer Cody Allen, who had 32 saves during the regular season and hasnt allowed a run in the postseason.In fact, Indians relievers racked up 22 innings in the ALCS -- the same amount as their starters.But its Miller who strikes the most fear in opposing hitters after he whiffed a whopping 14.9 per nine innings this season while going 10-1 with a 1.45 ERA and 12 saves.In the playoff opener against Boston, Miller entered in the fifth inning and pitched into the seventh. That set the tone for an October in which Miller could be available pretty much any time the Indians need him.Miller has tossed 11? shutout innings in six postseason appearances. Its a workload that might not be sustainable in the regular season, but with off days built into the playoff schedule, this approach has served the Indians well.All that matters are outs. All that matters are wins. 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And, for three quarters, it showed as Gay shot a woeful three-for-13 from the field.Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher sat down with Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher this week to preview the Capital One Cup final.Carragher enjoyed plenty of success in the competition, winning it on three occasions with Liverpool, while former Oasis star Gallagher has seen his City side lift the trophy once in recent years, beating Sunderland 3-1 in the 2013/14 final.With this seasons final being shown live from Wembley on Sky Sports on Sunday, Carragher and Gallagher look ahead to how the match might unfold and who the key players are for both sides. They also discuss PPep Guardiolas arrival at City next season, the current Premier League campaign and Monday Night Football.ddddddddddddThe highlights of the interview will be shown on Soccer AM on Saturday morning from 10am on Sky Sports 1 and there will be an extended 30-minute version showing on Sky Sports 2 at 8pm and 10.30pm on Saturday and on Sky Sports 1 at 9am on Sunday ahead of the final.Also See:Soccer AMSunday SupplementGoals on SundayThe FantasyFC ' ' '