Nationals release Shawn Hill – Chatter, The Wash. Times
Shawn Hill joins John Patterson of former Nationals pitchers abruptly cut during spring training. Last year, Patterson was let go, seemingly out of the blue by the Nationals. Paterson got picked up by Texas, but retired after continuing arm troubles. Hill, who said he was fine after his recent, 1-inning, scoreless outing. The timing seems odd, even odder than the Patterson cut last year, but I have a feeling it is ultimately the right decision. Hill could be great when his sinker was on, but that was too infrequent.
And Svrluga wept…
Nats Release Hill, Sign Beimel To One-Year, $2 Million Deal – Nationals Journal, The Post
