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A student of 'the art of pitching,' veteran Hill ready to teach young staff

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Rich Hill has had the journeyman label for most of his 18-year major-league career, suiting up for 11 different clubs. That of course doesn't count the minors, winter ball and a stint in independent ball.

So it was probably a fair question when he was asked if he had ever pitched in Korea or Japan.

"I said, 'not yet,' " Hill told reporters with a smirk at PNC Park Thursday.

The Pirates officially announced the signing of Hill to a one-year, $8 million deal Thursday, giving a young rotation and clubhouse a veteran voice and southpaw.