ERIC HINSKE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Diamondbacks 8, Brewers 7(11)
Pinch hitter Eric Hinske belted a long two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.
With Cliff Pennington aboard following a leadoff double, Hinske drove a 1-2 pitch from John Axford (0-1) onto the concourse beyond the wall in center field. Hinske raised his right arm as he rounded second...
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April 07, 2013
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D-backs hold on, finish off sweep of Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Pinch hitter Eric Hinske belted a long two-run homer to straightaway center field in the 11th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.
With Cliff Pennington aboard following a leadoff double, Hinske drove a 1-2 pitch from John Axford (0-1) onto the concourse beyond the wall in center. Hinske...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
April 07, 2013
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Hinske brings winning mojo to D-backs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- New Diamondbacks utility man Eric Hinske is already among a relatively exclusive group of major league players to win a World Series with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees -- company that includes Babe Ruth.
But if Hinske can help the D-backs reach the World Series this season, he'd join even more exclusive company by tying Lonnie Smith for most ...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
March 14, 2013
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Hinske, Corbin impress in Diamondbacks' win
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Eric Hinske feels right at home in Arizona, and the transition to playing for the Diamondbacks has been a pretty comfortable one as well.
Hinske had three singles and two RBIs and fellow Diamondbacks newcomer Martin Prado had two hits and three RBIs, leading the D-backs to an 8-6 win over the Rockies on a chilly Sunday at Salt River Fields.
Hinske, the...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
February 24, 2013
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AP source: Hinske, D-backs agree to 1-year deal
A person familiar with the negotiations says free agent Eric Hinske has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement had not been finalized.
A veteran of 11 major league seasons, Hinske spent the last three years with the Atlanta Braves. He hit .197 with two homers and 13 RBIs in 132 at-bats...
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December 04, 2012
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D-backs add Eric Hinske as bench bat
NASHVILLE Filling a stated need for a veteran corner infielder, the Diamondbacks signed Eric Hinske to a one-year contract Tuesday noon.
Hinske, 35, fits about all of general manager Kevin Towers criteria he is a left-handed bat with pop who can play first base and third base and also is versatile enough to take a turn in outfield. He also is considered a quality clubhouse presence...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
December 04, 2012
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Locker cleanout 2012
Still editing pictures from last night, still owe y'all pics from last Saturday night, but I felt a few of these needed to be shared immediately. The entire album is here at the AJC. Lots of Chipper in there, as expected. (Thanks to Sophia for pointing us to the album!)
A very snuggly-looking Mac puts his underpants in a box labeled for the bat boy helmets.
It was 80° in my...
Video study helps Hinske snap slump
If the Atlanta Braves want to challenge the Washington Nationals and New York Mets for the NL East lead, they need Eric Hinske to contribute both as a pinch hitter and an occasional spot starter. Hinske hopes that a mechanical adjustment has put an end to what was one of the worst stretches at the plate in his major league career. The 34-year-old utility player has been a career...
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 hurt much, but...
Via Baseball Musings
November 26, 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...
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October 31, 2011
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