My marriott account is set to earn AA miles, and, to the best of my recollection, it alwasy has been. I know I've never had any partners post points into it.

When I check my account online, I see a balance of 1,790 points. I don't know where from, but they're probably several years old. I recall once getting 500 points from a hotel manager as an apology for a mishap.

Anyway, since any stays earn miles, I don't see how this total will ever grow, but it's too small to get an award to transfer to miles.

Is there any way to rescue these orphan points?