Wade Miller is Cubs' fifth starter

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MESA, Ariz. (AP) -- Manager Lou Piniella made it official Tuesday: Wade Miller will be the Chicago Cubs' fifth starter -- meaning one-time 18-game winner Mark Prior could start the season in the minor leagues.

"He's going be our fifth starter, OK?" Piniella said of Miller. "He's pitched well in camp. He's earned a spot."

Miller, who had shoulder surgery after the 2005 season with the Red Sox, appeared in five games with the Cubs last season. But this spring he's 2-0 with a 3.63 ERA in five starts. The right-hander was 16-8 and 15-4 in 2001 and 2002 with the Astros.

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Wade had a pretty solid spring and I think he deserved the spot....However this caused Prior to be sent down to the minors.....Anyway I like the move and hopefully Wade does good