DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
Hinske's first and last hits as a Ray were homeruns. He had a solid run through mid-September where his OPS was over .800. So naturally, Hinske finished just shy of a .800 OPS, which would've marked some nice symmetry with his 800k salary. Alas it was not to be, not after a disastrous second half. Frankly, this picture says it all:
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 14/11/2008
probably no one else anyone else can stake claim on this proud Menasha Blue Jay ex-patriot, allow this humble Bugs & Cranks scribe to be the first to present something you’ll get nowhere else – a single reason I willingly desire the team I like to sign Eric Hinske. Oh yeah, and 19 more reasons too. 1. Unlike the now departed Craig Counsell, Hinske at least slightly resembles an...
MLB (Free subscription) | 02/11/2008
Hinske leaves Rays for free agency
Baseball Musings (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
Cliff Floyd hurt his shoulder, so Eric Hinske takes Cliff's place on the roster. Hinske won't start tonight, but he did homer off Blanton earlier this season. Look for him as a possible pinch hitter....
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
The Tampa Bay Rays have replaced the injured Cliff Floyd on their World Series roster with utility player Eric Hinske.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
Outfielder Eric Hinske was added to the Tampa Bay Rays' World Series roster before Game 4 on Sunday night, replacing ailing designated hitter Cliff Floyd. Floyd, who batted .222 with one homer and two RBIs in seven postseason starts, has a sore right shoulder. "Yesterday it was hurting, and to the point it was difficult to sleep," manager Joe Maddon said. Floyd went 1-for-3 and scored...
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
Marc Topkin / The Heater : Hinske active, Floyd out, Zobrist starting — The Rays activated INF/OF Eric Hinske on Sunday to replace Cliff Floyd, who has an injured right shoulder. — “It's kind of bittersweet because you never want to see anybody get hurt,” Hinske said. “But I'm excited to be active and have a chance to help anyway I can. ...
Bleeding Blue and Teal (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
... this unnamed free agent is a low-key role player, someone like an Adam Everett, Gabe Kapler, Eric Hinske type. I suppose it could be a bigger name, such as Jason Giambi, Bobby Abreu or Joe Crede. We’ll let you know when we come across something. Jason A. Churchill: “ I hear the free agent is a bit of a surprise…”
MLB (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
Hinske replaces injured Floyd on Rays roster
ESPN (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
The Rays added Eric Hinske to the World Series roster in place of ailing Cliff Floyd.
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
PHILADELPHIA - Outfielder Eric Hinske was added to the Tampa Bay Rays' World Series roster before Game 4 on Sunday night, replacing ailing designated hitter Cliff Floyd.Floyd, who batted .222 with one homer and two RBIs in seven postseason starts, has a sore right shoulder."Yesterday it was hurting, and to the point it was difficult to sleep," manager Joe Maddon said.Floyd went 1-for-3...
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
The average American League designated hitter had a wOBA of .341, or generated 1.38 runs per 600 plate appearances. The Rays DH collection of Cliff Floyd, Eric Hinske, Jonny Gomes, and others combined for a DH wOBA of .338, or about two less runs per 600 PA than the average DH. Jason Giambi has had wOBAs of .418, .350, and .379 the past three seasons. In fact, Giambi's wOBA low since...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
... to the Pirates' signing of Indian imports Dinesh Patel and Rinku Singh. The 'Burgh Blues feels Eric Hinske is...
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 23/11/2008
In the field : ~ -0.7 wins (and positional adjustment of -0.75, so more) At the plate: ~1 wins Playing time: 70% Wins above replacement level: ~1.5 Eh, back to being lukewarm on the idea, but something screams Eric Hinske about him, that deal didn't work out too awfully. I'm obsessing at this point. Rivera's a mini-Vlad type, but he's also what you'd expect from a mature Delmon Young....
Bleeding Blue and Teal (Free subscription) | 19/11/2008
... deals will be made, there are several affordable possibilities out there, including free agent Eric Hinske or an endless list of possible trades: Royals’ first base surplus, Nick Johnson (WAS), Ryan Garko (CLE), Adam LaRoche (PIT), Hank Blalock (TEX), Brad Nelson (MIL), Micah Hoffpauir (CHC), Jeff Larish (DET), Dan Johnson (TB) and many others. Second base : Filled for the next few...
