Despite strong spring training, pitcher Miller is farmed by Tribe

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Adam Miller, who didn't allow a run in 14 innings over three spring-training starts, was reassigned to minor league camp Tuesday by the Cleveland Indians.
The 22-year-old right-hander likely will begin the season at Triple-A Buffalo.
"I never planned on making the team," Miller said Monday after blanking the Atlanta Braves for five innings. "I expected to start the year at Buffalo. They've already got five guys in the rotation here who can do the job."
Miller struck out four and walked one in his final start of camp. In the fifth inning, he worked out of a bases-loaded situation by striking out Braves pitcher Chuck James and retiring Kelly Johnson on a grounder.
"I'd never faced a pitcher before," said Miller, unaccustomed to NL rules. "That took some getting used to."
Miller allowed eight hits during spring training, walked three and struck out eight.
"We knew he had great stuff coming into camp, but it's been great to get our eyes on him for the first time," manager Eric Wedge said. "I've really been impressed with the way he carries himself and his aggressiveness."
Cleveland also optioned right-hander Brian Slocum to Triple-A Buffalo and reassigned outfielder Trevor Crowe, right-hander Jeff Harris, left-hander Tony Sipp and catcher Wyatt Toregas.
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