ERIC HINSKE RUMORS & GOSSIP

Braves' Freeman still frustrated by vision problem

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is not playing for the third straight day because of dry eyes and blurry vision. Freeman said Monday he can't wear contacts because his tear ducts aren't producing. He can't wear glasses when playing because he can't see when hitting from his closed stance. He hopes sports goggles will arrive by Tuesday and fix the problem. He...
Via AP on Fox  |  3 days ago
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Braves 1B Freeman out with scratch on right eye

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has a minor scratch on his right eye and is not starting in Tuesday night's game against Cincinnati. Freeman says he hopes to play on Wednesday. He says he went through seven pairs of contact lenses on Monday night but had to leave the game after the seventh inning because the scratch on his cornea affected his field of vision. He says he...
Via AP on Fox  |  15 days ago
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Hinske homers as Braves outlast Rockies

DENVER (AP) -- Eric Hinske had four hits, including a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night. After pinch-hitter Tyler Pastornicky singled to start the 11th, Hinske sent a 94-mph fastball from Edgmer Escalona (0-1) into the Rockies' bullpen for his first homer of the season. Chad Durbin (2-0) worked...
Via Fox Sports South  |  26 days ago
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Meet the Braves: Eric Hinske

FOXSportsSouth.com invites you to meet the Braves as we continue a month-long look at our team, player-by-player. We'll revisit 2011 and project what 2012 might look like. Eric Hinske Position: OF1B Height: 6-2; Weight: 235 BatThrow: LR Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz. Experience: 11th season 2011 in review: Hinske again provided left-handed power off the bench, hitting 10 home...
Via Fox Sports South  |  April 01, 2012
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Chipper’s knee and more…

not using a cane ;) but walking with the Mrs and a trainer after the press conference Did the busted meniscus prompt the retirement announcement? I don't know, but here are some articles on Chipper that you might be interested in. (Note: I did not read these.) Braves.com: Chipper will start year on DL after knee surgery AJC.com: Chipper to have knee surgery Monday Here are...
Via Love My Bravos  |  March 24, 2012
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Players A to Z, Eric Hinske

Eric Hinske plays outfield in a utility role for the Atlanta Braves. Eric is a low batting average player who draws a decent number of walks and hits for power. He doesn’t do anything poorly, but he doesn’t excel at any part of offense, either. This is pretty much reflected in his WAR, a mark of 10.3 in ten years according to baseball reference. He doesn’t...
Via Baseball Musings  |  November 26, 2011
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Braves trade Derek Lowe, sign Eric Hinske

Happy Halloween, Braves fans! Only instead of trick-or-treat, the Atlanta Braves gave its fans all treats. With a wealth of young arms and a shortage of dependable bats, the Braves made a pair of moves about 90 minutes apart Monday afternoon that should amount to a major step forward. At around noon, the Braves announced they were picking up the option on veteran Eric Hinske,...
Via Fox Sports South  |  October 31, 2011
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Braves Pass on McLouth, Bring Hinske Back for 2012

In the background of the big news that the Atlanta Braves traded Derek Lowe on Monday, the Braves made two other significant moves, although expected moves. First of all, they exercised the option of Eric Hinske. He was a valuable piece to the Braves in 2010. He, like many other Braves’ hitters, struggled in 2011. Look at the differences between the two seasons: ...
Via Rant Sports  |  October 31, 2011
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Braves pick up Hinske's option, decline McLouth's

The Atlanta Braves exercised their option on utility man Eric Hinske while declining outfielder Nate McLouth's option. Hinske, 34, batted .233 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs in 236 at-bats last season, his second with the Braves. The club did not announce contract numbers for Hinske, the 2002 American League Rookie of the Year with Toronto. McLouth hit just .228 last season...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 31, 2011
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Braves pick up club option on Eric Hinske

The Atlanta Braves have picked up their club option on utility player and pinch-hitter Eric Hinske. The Braves on Monday did not release terms on their 2012 contract for Hinske. The team also confirmed it declined its club option on outfielder Nate McLouth. The 34-year-old Hinske hit .233 with 10 homers and 28 RBIs in 236 at-bats this season while playing left field, right field...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 31, 2011
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