Last season, Eric Hinske played a key role in the success of the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, he’s on the way to the dreaded Yankees to help them keep the Rays at bay.
The New York Yankees traded a couple of minor league players, 23-year old pitcher Casey Erickson and OF Eric Fryer to get Hinske, who was batting .255 with one home run and 11 RBI with the Pirates. The Pirates also give the Yankees $400,000 to help cover the remainder of his salary.
Last season, Hinske hit .247 with 20 home runs and 60 RBI with the Rays. And, as a result of this decent season, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him to a 1-year $1.5 million dollar contract in the off season.
