The Yankees traded two minor leaguers to the Pirates for Eric Hinske:
Pittsburgh will receive right-hander Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer for the utilityman. In addition, the Pirates will give the Yankees cash.
The 31-year-old Hinske hit .255 in 106 at-bats this season with nine doubles, one homer and 11 RBIs, playing right field, first base and third base. He was 8 for 24 as a pinch hitter and said to be unhappy with a lack of playing time.
Twenty-three years old at A ball says something about those prospects. Hinske was getting on base at a .373 clip, which will be good on days he fills in for A-Rod at third base. His career OBA is .337, which is okay. He hasn’t played third base regularly since 2004, however, so you might see some adventures in the field.
Posted by David Pinto at 3:46 pm | Trades | Permalink | 3 Comments
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June 30th, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
“Twenty-three years old at A ball says something about those prospects.”
It also says something about Eric Hinske.
June 30th, 2009 @ 10:56 pm
It also says something about the Yankees always choosing offense over D.
When will that FO learn?
July 1st, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
NYY was short on LF/1B/DH types. However it does put Hinsk in position to play on 3 consecutive AL champs with 3 different teams.