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Bobby Hill, 2B, San Diego Padres
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Padres | Hill named to Olympic qualifying team
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:51:49 -0700
San Diego Padres minor league 2B Bobby Hill has been named to the USA Olympic qualifying roster, according to Amanda Branam of Sandiego.Padres.MLB.com. Hill, currently with Triple-A Portland, will be in the 2006 COPABE Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Cuba, from Friday, Aug. 25 through Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Padres | Hill Waived
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:31:55 -0800
USAToday.com reports the San Diego Padres waived 3B Bobby Hill.
Padres | Hill Agrees to Terms
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:38:23 -0800
The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with 2B Bobby Hill on a one-year contract, according to USAToday.com.
Padres | Bellhorn Adds to Crowd at Second Base
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:00:05 -0800
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres IF Mark Bellhorn will likely start at second base, although other candidates are 2B Josh Barfield and 2B Bobby Hill.
Padres | More on Barfield's Opportunity
Thu, 08 Dec 2005 20:32:32 -0800
Updating previous items, Padres.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports San Diego Padres 2B Josh Barfield should be part of a second-base-by-committee approach with veteran infielders Bobby Hill, Geoff Blum and Eric Young until he's ready to take over full time. The team recently traded away previous starting 2B Mark Loretta to the Boston Red Sox to help make room for Barfield.
Padres | More on Hill
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:51:35 -0800
Updating a previous item, Padres.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports recently acquired San Diego Padres IF Bobby Hill (Pirates) is a 27-year-old switch-hitter who hit .269 with six doubles, 11 RBI and 12 runs scored in 58 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2005. He's considered a patient hitter and has speed. Defensively, he brings a strong arm and good glove to the infield, and has played second and third base.
Padres | Hill Acquired
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:06:02 -0800
The Associated Press reports the San Diego Padres acquired 2B/3B Bobby Hill from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later.
Pirates | Hill Designated for Assignment
Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:34:57 -0800
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting the Pittsburgh Pirates designated 2B Bobby Hill for assignment. The team has 10 days to trade or release him.
Pirates | Hill Sent Down
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:55:18 -0700
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Bobby Hill was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis Thursday, July 21.
Pirates | Hill Gets Rare Start
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:33:02 -0700
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Paul Meyer reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Bobby Hill got a rare start June 21, his first one since May 4, when he played at third base against the Washington Nationals. "I want Bobby to stay sharp, and I haven't done a good job of keeping him sharp," Pirates MAN Lloyd McClendon said. "Giving him four at-bats in a game I think will pay dividends, particularly with the game on the line and having him pinch-hitting late in the game."
Pirates | Wigginton Becomes Platoon Player
Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:26:56 -0700
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Joe Rutter reports Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Ty Wigginton has lost his regular job, as he will now split time with IF Bobby Hill at third base.
Pirates | Wigginton Takes Bench Spot For A Day
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 01:33:38 -0700
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Ty Wigginton got Tuesday, April 19 off, with IF Bobby Hill replacing him, but MAN Lloyd McClendon still likes Wigginton's bat. "Ty's off to a slow start, but we still think this young man has a bright future," McClendon said. "We're going to work with him to make him better."
Pirates | Hill Ejected
Thu, 20 May 2004 03:20:44 -0700
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bobby Hill was ejected from Wednesday, May 19's game with the San Diego Padres following his fourth strikeout of the game.
Pirates | Hill Back To Wrigley
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 04:58:50 -0700
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bobby Hill felt strange being back at Wrigley Field, where he originally was a prospect with the Chicago Cubs. "It feels funny, but all I wanted is an opportunity, and I got it," Hill said. "You never know what's going to happen in this game. If you keep battling, sometimes things are going to work your way."
Pirates | Can't Decide? Keep Both
Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:39:34 -0800
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon is torn between 2B Jose Castillo and 2B Bobby Hill and may keep both on the roster to let the starter's slot resolve itself.
Pirates | Castillo A Surprise Winner?
Sun, 28 Mar 2004 00:20:48 -0800
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Robert Dvorchak is reporting Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Jose Castillo may have won the starting job over 2B Bobby Hill, with the final decision known when roster cuts are made Sunday.
Pirates | Hill Returns With A Vengeance
Thu, 04 Mar 2004 06:38:43 -0800
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Robert Dvorchak reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bobby Hill (back) returned to the lineup Wednesday for an exhibition game with Manatee Community College. Hill lined a 1-0 pitch over the left-field fence for an opposite-field home run. He also doubled home a run in the third inning, and went behind the bag in the second to throw out a runner at first.
Pirates | Hill Works Out
Sat, 21 Feb 2004 01:27:21 -0800
Robert Dvorchak of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bobby Hill hit against live pitching in the batting cages yesterday for the first time since September and hopes his back problems won't hamper him in camp. "My back felt great. My swing didn't," Hill said. "I hope they allow me to start on time. I've been pain free."
Pirates | Hill News
Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:37:46 -0800
Pittsburgh Pirates IF Bobby Hill (back) is rehabbing his sore back, according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Hill is expected to be ready to compete for jobs in the spring.
Pirates | Hill Done for Year
Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:00:27 -0700
Pirates.MLB.com's Ed Eagle reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bobby Hill (back) is done for the season with a lower back ailment.
Pirates | Hill Called Up
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 09:15:42 -0700
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Bobby Hill was called up from Triple-A Nashville.
Pirates | Hill Acquired
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 14:00:28 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired 2B Bobby Hill from the Chicago Cubs to complete the deal which sent OF Kenny Lofton and 3B Aramis Ramirez to the Cubs.
Cubs | Hill Demoted
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 11:45:37 -0700
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Chicago Cubs 3B Bobby Hill was sent down to Triple-A Iowa.
Cubs | Hill Recalled
Mon, 16 Jun 2003 15:46:26 -0700
USAToday.com reports Chicago Cubs 2B Bobby Hill was recalled from Triple-A Iowa.
Cubs | Hill Moves To Third
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 00:35:57 -0700
Updating previous items, Mike Kiley of The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting the Chicago Cubs are using second baseman Bobby Hill at third base in some games at Triple-A Iowa, in case Hill needs to be recalled at a different position other than second.
Cubs | Hill Climbing
Tue, 13 May 2003 05:40:00 -0700
According to Jeff Vorva of The Chicago Daily Southtown, Triple-A Iowa second baseman and Chicago Cubs prospect Bobby Hill went 6-for-10 in two games against Albuquerque on Saturday and Sunday.
Cubs | Where's Bobby?
Sun, 04 May 2003 02:17:36 -0700
Mike Spellman of The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports the Chicago Cubs passed out a Bobby Hill rookie card to the first 20,000 fans Saturday at Wrigley. Hill, however, wasn't on hand to get one. The second baseman was sent to Triple-A Iowa at the start of the season.
Cubs | Hill Says He Wasn't Rushed
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 00:43:55 -0800
Chicago Cubs second-base prospect Bobby Hill has been the subject of scrutiny this spring after hitting just .167, writes The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan. "I think they took their time with me," Hill said. "Last year I had a pretty good spring and was sent down [to Triple-A Iowa]. I had almost a whole year at Triple A, so it's not like I was coming out of the gates and starting in the big leagues."
