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Los Angeles Dodgers: Predicting the fate of biggest Dodger free agents

By Jason Reed

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: Pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers waits to pitch in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 06, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: Pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers waits to pitch in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on October 06, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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Rich Hill: Re-signs a one-year deal

Everything that I just wrote about David Freese can be applied to Rich Hill and you might be wondering why it applies to Freese but not to Hill. Hill is older than Freese and seemingly has many more miles on his body as he dealt with more injuries than Freese did this year.

While that is all true and while I would not be shocked if Rich Hill decided to hang it up this year, I think there is way too much competitive spirit to just walk away. If the Dodgers show any kind of interest, even if it is on a small contract, Hill is likely going to jump on it.

This is a guy that is chasing a World Series ring and is still productive when he is out there on the mound. The mind-boggling fastball, curveball and different arm angle mix make him one of the most unique pitchers in the bigs.

And even though he was injured for most of the year, he still posted a 2.45 ERA in 58 and two-thirds innings. It is a small sample size but it is a great sample size.

The Dodgers are already deep in pitching but it does not hurt to be any deeper. Hill does not even have to have a role in the rotation: he could have a Ross Stripling-like role in the bullpen and be a swing guy, or even provide an extra arm for a six-man rotation.

Those kinds of things usually work themselves out when guys get hurt in the regular season. But regardless, Hill deserves one more chance and the Dodgers should give it to him.

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