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          How journeyman pitcher Rich Hill turned around his career

          Veteran Athletics lefty Rich Hill is expected to be traded in the next week. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
          • Eno Sarris, Special to ESPN.comJul 27, 2016, 09:20 PM ET
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            • Baseball writer, BBWAA member, fantasy baseball blog manager at Fangraphs
            • Freelance writer who has written for mlb.com, foxsports.com, ESPN The Mag and others
            • Helped found Kumon Publishing North America
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          When Rich Hill threw 195 innings for the Cubs in his first full season in 2007, the future looked bright for the young left-handed pitcher.