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Boivin: D-Backs' Shelby Miller ready to leap at fresh start

Shelby Miller is walking around the Diamondbacks clubhouse with a “Dude, be nice” T-shirt. He insists the words have no significance but it does feel a bit like he’s talking back to the voice in his head.

It must be listening.

Four outings into spring training suggest the right-hander’s season is on a better trajectory than last year.

In two of his past three appearances, he struck out a combined 14 batters in 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run and four hits. He’s had a few bumpy outings, too, but the vibe around camp suggests the team is encouraged by his performance.