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MLB Trade Deadline: 5 best spots for Rich Hill

By Dan Schmelzer

May 29, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Hill (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports
May 29, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Hill (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 8, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Miami Marlins

Led by their incredible outfield trio of Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich, the Miami Marlins are one of the most interesting young teams in the National League.

They currently sit a full six games behind the Washington Nationals in the NL East at 47-41, but they have some sneaky upside as a young National League contender, especially when leadoff man Dee Gordon returns from injury.

That being said, if the Marlins are going to make any sort of deep run, they are going to have to make improvements to their rotation.

Jose Fernandez is one of the most dynamic pitchers in baseball, but besides young lefty Adam Conley, the Marlins have little else to speak of in their rotation. A starting pitching upgrade is desperately needed.

The Marlins are not as loaded with top-level prospects as some of the others on this list, but they have been directly connected to Hill and the need there is obvious.

The Marlins are an extremely fun and exciting team, but that is not going to matter as much in the post season. They need to add a strong starting pitcher or two if they are serious about competing this season, and Hill would be a perfect fit.

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