Theoretically, Hillenbrand would be an upgrade over the Miguel Cairo/ Josh Phelps experiment, however the 31-year-old veteran has seen his playing time decrease in Anaheim this season with the emergence of the Angels' Casey Kotchman. Shea is batting .246 with three homers and 18 RBIs in a paltry 175 at-bats.
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Hot Stove New York:
PLAYERS:
Shea Hillenbrand,
Miguel Cairo,
Josh Phelps,
Casey Kotchman
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees
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