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Back in LA, how might Rich Hill battle blisters? Cespedes Family BBQ suggests a gardening glove

Jake and Jordan, a.k.a., Cespedes Family BBQ, carried their two-man act to the annual Winter Meetings this week to offer up the hottest of hot takes on a number of topical things ... 
On Monday, the Dodgers and Rich Hillreached agreement on a three-year contract to keep the lefty and his dastardly curveball in Southern California. The pact came after a meticulous, in-depth look at some of the most fitting destinations for the lanky southpaw. 
Hill, 36, made six strong starts for the Dodgers in 2016 after coming over in a trade with Oakland, throwing filth like this frequently:

He had a prersistent blister issue that crept up every now and then, however, as pitches like the one above must do a number on the fingers. 
With that in mind, Jake and Jordan riffed in the clip atop this post about some potential options for Hill to alleviate his blister concerns. 
Their solution? One of these: 

Yes, a gardening glove. Legal for a pitcher? Who knows (definitely not). Worth a try?
Absolutely (not). 
Case closed! 

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