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Eager Miller relies on curveball in debut

PHOENIX -- There were nerves for Shelby Miller on Saturday afternoon when he toed the rubber for his first spring game for the D-backs -- a 7-2 loss to the Dodgers -- since the December blockbuster trade that delivered him to the desert.

But that's standard for Miller when he takes the mound and was not related to his D-backs debut.

"We're pros, but at the same time we're kids doing this as well," Miller said. "If we weren't getting butterflies it wouldn't be as fun. I know every guy is excited to get back out there and anxious.