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Yanks send Pena to minors to make room for Hinske
nydailynews.com - 7/2/2009
Yanks send Pena to minors to make room for Hinske
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Ramiro Pena, as expected, was optioned to Triple-A Scranton before Wednesday night's game against Seattle to accommodate trade pickup Eric Hinske's addition to the 25-man roster. The 23-year-old Pena could be a super-sub if injuries arise.
yankees.lhblogs.com - 7/1/2009
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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msn.foxsports.com - 6/30/2009
Yanks add infield depth, get Hinske from Pirates
— msn.foxsports.com — Former AL Rookie of the Year Eric Hinske was acquired by the New York Yankees from the... Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday for a pair of minor leaguers. (more) Yanks add infield depth, get Hinske from Pirates

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Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog:  Pena Understands Demotion

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Pena Understands Demotion
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog — From Peter Botte: Ramiro Pena proved capable - if not a revelation - in small samples at multiple infield positions this season. Now, the Yankees will ask the defensively adept rookie to try on another glove to enhance his versatility and his long-term value to the organization. Pena, as expected, was optioned to Triple-A Scranton before Wednesday night's game against Seattle to accommodate trade pickup Eric Hinske's addition to the 25-man roster. The 23-year-old Pena will start some games as an outfielder, Joe Girardi said, making him that much more ...

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