When the St. Louis Cardinals traded for Mark DeRosa over the weekend, it was basically the unofficial start of teams swapping players before the July 31 trade deadline. Traditionally teams wait for one big domino to fall before they start wheeling and dealing, so it's no surprise that the Yankees and Pirates have now worked out a deal amongst themselves.In a Tuesday morning deal, the Yankees acquired Eric Hinske from the Pirates for two minor leaguers.
Going to Pittsburgh in the deal are right-hander Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer as rumors swirl that this won't be the last move the Buccos will be making.
As for this deal, word is that the Yankees will only be paying half of the $800,000 Hinske is still owed for this season, and that could be quite a steal for the Bombers. Adding Hinske gives them options in the outfield and will also allow them to give Alex Rodriguez more rest over at third base while keeping Ramiro Pena in the minors and allowing him to develop further.
The Yankees are the fourth AL East team that Hinske has now played for, and he's been a part of the last two AL pennant-winning teams in Boston and Tampa Bay, so maybe the Yankees are hoping he can bring some of that World Series mojo with him to the Bronx.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
6-30-2009 @ 1:50PM
ecoastroller said...
Can someone tell me... is Matsui's contract up at the end of this season? The Hinske deal is a good idea. Doesn't he also play 1B?
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6-30-2009 @ 2:37PM
Matt Snyder said...
Yes, Matsui's contract is done after this season. It's pretty doubtful the Yankees re-up with him.
Hinske has played 1B 176 games in his career -- 43 times in '07, 11 times last year, 6 times thus far this season.
6-30-2009 @ 2:24PM
Hugh Howard said...
Yankees need more help than this
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6-30-2009 @ 2:41PM
ed344mu said...
The only thing I know about Hinske is that a lot of the younger Rays looked up to him and sought his advice. That said, he ought to be a good locker room presence.
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6-30-2009 @ 2:42PM
MSgt275 said...
What we needed was a good starter. Chein has been pitching hurt and his record shows it. He should go on the DL and let Phil Hughes throw the ball. Hinske could help some but he isn't what we needed right now.
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6-30-2009 @ 2:47PM
PADDY said...
what ever happened to the yankee farm system
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6-30-2009 @ 2:52PM
Jesse said...
The Yankee farm system is slowing becoming the Pirates Major League team lol.
6-30-2009 @ 3:03PM
woodnnicholsla said...
hey Jesse don't worry about the Pirates, 10 to 1 they go as far as the Yankees in the playoffs this year.
6-30-2009 @ 2:48PM
PADDY said...
maybe we get tom seaver out of retirement or don mattingly
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6-30-2009 @ 2:50PM
ptcards said...
the yankess like to get all the ex red sox players. like he's going to help them give me a break
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6-30-2009 @ 3:59PM
maryannp30 said...
We need relief pitching and a good pitching coach...won't even get into management....
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6-30-2009 @ 3:59PM
mitommasi said...
I like the trade but the Yankees need starting pitching desperately. Hopefully Cashman can make it happen.
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6-30-2009 @ 4:01PM
lb3426 said...
yankee s thought they bought the world series by spending all that money how s there number1 piture holding up
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6-30-2009 @ 4:32PM
PADDY said...
HOLD ON TO YOUR BALL AND GLOVE...WE ALL KNOW THE YANKEES ARE A BETTER TEAM AFTER THE ALL STAR BREAK..I JUST WISH THEY'D USE THERE FARM SYSTEM BETTER
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6-30-2009 @ 4:46PM
dolphin976 said...
Henske is a good guy, I wish him well, even wearing the evil pinstripes
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6-30-2009 @ 4:47PM
Mark said...
It's not a bad trade , but being a Red Sox fan I think the Yankees need a starting pitcher or two and someone in the bullpen to help Mo Rivera. Cashman isnt that good of a GM either. They couldve gotten Vlad Guerrero and ended up with Gary Sheffield instead a few years ago. Also gave Arod far more money then anyone else was going to give him after the rat opted out of his contract. Spent too much on CC Sabathia (good but breaks down and isnt the best pitcher by a long shot) AJ Burnett....how many times has he pitched a full season? MT was a good pick up and only time will tell if the money was worth it. Nothing wrong with how much money the Yankees spend, I just think it could be spent better
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6-30-2009 @ 4:51PM
Matt Snyder said...
FYI -- Cashman really wanted Vlad and Steinbrenner went behind his back and solidified the Sheffield deal instead. The longer version of the story is in the book "The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty" by Buster Olney.
6-30-2009 @ 5:52PM
dewit202 said...
He can hang with Damon another sloppy seconds from the Sox. At least he can throw a ball.
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6-30-2009 @ 6:28PM
FLUFFDADDY71 said...
For Dim Wit dewit202. Just to let another so called real Red Sox fan know Damon didn't start with the Red Sox he started with Kansas City Royals. So the Dead Sox Nation had the sloppy seconds. I thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankees fan. It's a privlage and honor. Just win baby.
6-30-2009 @ 6:37PM
1rachellee said...
The Yankees is a dominating team due to Reggie Jackson first of all! With their new addition, Eric, they will continue to be unstoppable. But Reggie Jackson himself has set the bar and that lets me know that he will most definitely do the same playing poker this September!
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