Here's how the Red Sox plan to use Eric Hinske:

Epstein deferred to manager Terry Francona for how Hinske will be used, but depending on the matchups and multiple other factors, he can spell Kevin Youkilis at first base, Mike Lowell at third, Wily Mo Pena in right field and Manny Ramirez in left. "He's got a .950 OPS against right-handed pitching - a guy like that should be able to find his way into the lineup four or five times a week," Epstein said. "He's not here to take any one person's job, he's here to fit in."