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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says Eric Hinske deal "made some sense"
nj.com - 7/1/2009
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says Eric Hinske deal "made some sense"
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James Borchuck/Associated PressEric Hinske, who was acquired by the Yankees on Tuesday, made the last out in the 2008 World Series as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. Weather Update, 5:57p.m. -- The tarp is covering the field as...

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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com:  Odds & Ends: Royals, Pirates, Hinske

Around the Majors:  Links For Wednesday; Mariotti, Red Sox, Zorillia Interview

The Yankee Universe:  Hinske to see time at 3B

blogs.nypost.com - 6/30/2009
YANKS OBTAIN HINSKE
— blogs.nypost.com — By JOEL SHERMAN The Yankees acquired veteran lefty hitter Eric Hinske from the Pirates for two minor leaguers not considered significant prospects, righty pitcher Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer. The move was made by the Yankees for several ... (more) YANKS OBTAIN HINSKE

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Hinske at the hot corner?
— yankees.lhblogs.com — Both Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman were quick to say yesterday that Eric Hinske can play first base, third base, right field and left field. They are correct in the sense that he has played those positions in the past. But as far as third base ... (more) Hinske at the hot corner?

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Eric Hinske acquired by New York Yankees in deal with Pittsburgh Pirates
sports.espn.go.com - 6/30/2009
Eric Hinske acquired by New York Yankees in deal with Pittsburgh Pirates
— sports.espn.go.com — Eric Hinske has been acquired by the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of minor leaguers. (more) Eric Hinske acquired by New York Yankees in deal with ...

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Odds & Ends: Royals, Pirates, Hinske
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... M.A. Mehta at the Newark Star-Ledger talked to Yankees GM Brian Cashman, who says the deal for Eric Hinske "made some sense...he's a pro." ...

Links For Wednesday; Mariotti, Red Sox, Zorillia Interview
Around the Majors — ... just assumed that NESN was airing a replay of the earlier game. It turns out, though, there was a lengthy rain delay and the Boston bullpen, among the best in the game, imploded when play resumed, allowing the Orioles to get back in the game. Baltimore eventually came out victorious, winning 11-10. The Orioles made history, writes Jeff Zrebieck. Ozzie Guillen to the Cubs down the road? Brian Cashman told reporters that the Eric Hinske deal made sense for the New York Yankees. ...

Hinske to see time at 3B
The Yankee Universe — ... Acquiring Eric Hinske from the Pirates made sense for the Yankees for one particular reason—he’s versatile, meaning he can play 3B, 1B, RF and LF. Playing 3B is especially important, though, as the Yankees intend to give A-Rod a few off-days, here and there, so that he can remain healthy throughout the season. When asked why the Yankees didn’t promote Shelley Duncan when Xavier Nady went down, rather than bring in Hinske, Brian Cashman noted that Hinske could play 3B while Duncan could not—so, for those wondering why Shelley didn’t get the nod, now ...

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