The Chicago Cubs demoted left-hander Rich Hill to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, hours after he walked four batters and failed to survive the first inning. Manager Lou Piniella said Jon Lieber, who allowed five hits in 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in Friday night's 5-3, 11-inning loss to the Cardinals, would replace Hill in the rotation and start on Wednesday. (Updated 05/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/15/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hill is 1-0 with a 4.12 ERA in five starts and has walked 18 in 19 2/3 innings. He appears to be in need of a kick in the pants and that's exactly what he got from the Cubs on Saturday. Perhaps a stint in the minors will be just what the doctor ordered for him. Hill is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time and should be stashed in Fantasy leagues until further notice. (Updated 05/03/2008).
The Cubs demoted Hill to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, hours after he walked four batters and failed to survive the first inning. (Updated 05/03/2008)
Advice
This was the Cubs' shortest start since Ted Lilly was ejected after two-thirds of an inning June 10 at Atlanta. Manager Lou Piniella said Jon Lieber, who allowed five hits in 3 2-3 innings of scoreless relief in Friday night's 5-3, 11-inning loss to the Cardinals, would replace Hill in the rotation and start on Wednesday. Hill is 1-0 with a 4.12 ERA in five starts and has walked 18 in 19 2-3 innings.
The Chicago Cubs demoted left-hander Rich Hill to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, hours after he walked four batters and failed to survive the first inning. Manager Lou Piniella said Jon Lieber, who allowed five hits in 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in Friday night's 5-3, 11-inning loss to the Cardinals, would replace Hill in the rotation and start on Wednesday. (Updated 05/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/15/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Hill is 1-0 with a 4.12 ERA in five starts and has walked 18 in 19 2/3 innings. He appears to be in need of a kick in the pants and that's exactly what he got from the Cubs on Saturday. Perhaps a stint in the minors will be just what the doctor ordered for him. Hill is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time and should be stashed in Fantasy leagues until further notice. (Updated 05/03/2008).
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