Hill and Wuertz Gone!!

Well the Chicago Cubs have moved some more players around this offseason. Yesterday the Cubs traded Rich Hill to the Balitmore Orioles. Hill was looking like an All Star in 2007 but lost his command and confidence in 2008. He was then demoted to the Minor Leagues and we have not seen or heard from Rich Hill in quite awhile. I believe the Cubs are just trying to give Hill another chance with a different ball club because the Cubs just can not commit to him anymore. I would have loved to see the old Rich Hill out on the mound for Chicago this year but we can not afford to waste time and talent. The will receive a player to be named later depending on how well Hill does with Baltimore.

Michael Wuertz was the other pitcher that was dealt yesterday. He was traded to the Oakland Athletics for two minor league prospects. Wuertz has been a middle relief guy for the Cubbies since 2004. He has been solid at times and unbearable on other occasions. This move was to make room for the talent coming up from the minors and the recent acquistions. I wish Wuertz the best of luck in 2009 and beyond.

I believe these moves will free of some cash for the Cubs to possibly use later. I hope this cash can be used to acquire the domant arm of Jake Peavy but I will not hold my breath.