MLB whispers: Cubs' Hill succeeds in Venezuela

It's hard to imagine Rich Hill getting another legitimate chance with the Cubs, but it's worth noting he's off to a good start in Venezuela.

[Rod from Tennessee]

Let's be real here. As long as Lou Pinella is the manager, Rich Hill will never see the mound again at Wrigley Field, unless it's with a different team. Pinella threw off on Rich early on, and it was obvious Lou wanted him out of Chicago. I definitely believe it was much more a personality issue, than it was a pitching issue with Pinella, in regards to Hill.

[David]

Hey Phil, you have a warped opinion of what succeeding means. Rich Hill gave up 6 earned runs in the 1st inning of his start last night and allowed 9 of the first 12 batters to reach base before the game was delayed by rain. If that's succeeding, what is failure?

[MR KENNEDY]

Sounds like the sox have something going.Bring on the kids.

[Jen]

FYI: Rich Hill's current ERA in three starts (10.1 innings) is 7.84.

Once again, I guess it makes sense, Phil thinks his articles pass for journalism so that would pass for success.

[Shawon Dunston]

Phil, how desperate are you? Rich Hill??? Really? I thought it was pretty funny when you were telling us Tommy Boy was going to bring Manny (and unload Sorryano to boot). Then you told us how Tommy Boy was going to trade D Lee and Fukudome for Peavy and Gonzales. That one made me think you are trying your best to keep the Cubbie hype machine alive and well. Now you have to go all the way Venezuela to find a bust like Hill - and tell us he is "succeeding" despite numbers to the contrary. Give it up - this sports section is such a joke.