1.1 innings pitched and received losses in two crucial games. In contrast to his solid 2004 season, his performance in Japan was one of the worst in his career, losing 2 consecutive games to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Yokohama BayStars, which were his first two games. This resulted in him becoming the player released after the shortest amount of time (4 games) in Giants' history. On January 12, 2006, the journeyman signed on with his tenth team, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, agreeing to a two-year deal. Part of a closer by committee system in Tampa, Miceli earned four saves and held opponents to a .217 batting average. A majority of Miceli's season was lost due to a right shoulder injury. The veteran righty entered as a candidate for the Rays' closer in 2007. Poor results during spring training cost the well traveled reliever a spot on Tampa Bay's forty-man roster, and on March 29, Miceli was released from the team. In 631 career games, Miceli had a 43-52 record, with 4.48 ERA. He collected 632 strikeouts, and 310 walks in just over 700 innings pitched. Miceli also had 39 career saves, and had two singles in 22 at-bats. Boston Red Sox On January 22, 2008, Miceli signed with the Boston Red Sox on a minor league contract with invitation to spring training. He announced his retirement on March 1, 2008. Long Island Ducks Despite announcing his retirement, Miceli joined the Long Island Ducks for the 2009 season. References External links 1970 births Living people American people of Italian descent Baseball players from Newark, New Jersey Long Island Ducks players Pittsburgh Pirates players Texas Rangers players Detroit Tigers players Tampa Bay Devil Rays players New York Yankees players San Diego Padres players Major League Baseball pitchers American expatriate baseball players in Japan Yomiuri Giants players Colorado Rockies players Florida Marlins players Cleveland Indians players Houston Astros players Carolina Mudcats players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Gulf Coast Marlins players Brevard County Manatees players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players 2006 World Baseball Classic players Dr. Phillips High School alumni