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A must read on Francona- “Of all the people to remind Terry Francona how much he missed managing, it was Eric Hinske. Francona doesn’t know why him, why then. It was...
Clutch D-backs comfortable being uncomfortable
PHOENIX -- Their gray warmup T-shirts read Get comfortable being uncomfortable, and the Diamondbacks wear them well.
Here they are, within a game of first place in the NL West after Cody Ross sacrifice fly drove in the winning run in a 3-2, 10-inning victory over the Rockies on Saturday, while overcoming a rash of injuries, an occasionally shaky bullpen and just one total victory...
D-backs return home eyeing best start since '00
The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a great start thanks in large part to an impressive offensive surge. The Pittsburgh Pirates, in contrast, haven't been able to get anything going at the plate.
The Diamondbacks will go for a fifth consecutive win Monday night as they open a three-game set against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who will try to avoid a fifth straight defeat...
Pirates-Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have jumped out to a great start behind an impressive offensive surge.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, in contrast, haven't been able to get anything going at the plate.
The Diamondbacks aim for a fifth consecutive win as they open a three-game set against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, who try to avoid a fifth straight defeat Monday night.
Despite losing...
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...
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...
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 ...
Diamondbacks 5, Mariners 4
Felix Hernandez struck out three in three innings of his second spring training start, but the Seattle Mariners lost to an Arizona Diamondbacks split squad 5-4 Tuesday.
Hernandez, who became the highest-paid pitcher in baseball when he signed a seven-year, $175 million contract in February, walked one and gave up one hit - a solo home run to Eric Hinske.
In two spring appearances...
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...
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...
Diamondbacks sign Eric Hinske
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder/ first baseman Eric Hinske to a one-year deal, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. Hinske provides the D'backs depth incase they make other moves.
Hinske hit .197/.272/.311 with two homers and 13 RBI in 147 plate appearances coming off the bench for the Braves last season.
Image taken by Keith Allison and used under the Creative...
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...
Lost Seasons, Pt. 1 - Ron Hunt, 1971
The end of the baseball season has passed. They are no games to watch today, nor will there be for many more days to come. We fill the time by “rosterbating,” fantasizing about what our favorite (or any) teams will do this offseason to make their squad better. There will be debates in bars, emails exchanged, and a slew of articles written on these subjects. We are forever...
Hello, Yankiverse? Hello, self? This is your conscience speaking: It's no longer cool to attack Arod
Dear el Duque, Alphonso, Mustang - or whatever you call yourself - and various contributors, commentors, bloggers, bleacher creatures, rest room sex videographers, Rah-Ool sign-painters and merchants of Juju throughout the Yankiverse; you know who you are... Testing, one, two, three. Hello? This is your conscience speaking. Yes, I know, it's been a while. I've been - well...
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...
Recap: Game 139 - Braves at Mets - Braves Kill Mets 11-3
Citi Field (Flushing, NY)
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W: K. Medlen (8-1) L: J. Hefner (2-6)
HR: ATL - B. McCann (19),E. Hinske (2) NYM - R. Cedeno (4)
Recap:
Brian McCann belted a two-run homer and a two- run double, powering the Atlanta Braves to an 11-3 win over the New York Mets in the middle installment...
This Date in Pirates History: August 5
Four former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date and one transaction of note, a trade that involves a player who was traded earlier in his career for one of the players born on this date. In his Jolly Roger Rewind, John Fredland recaps a doubleheader sweep over the Reds that occurred 35 years ago today.
The Transaction
On this date in 1980, the Pirates traded two minor leaguers,...
Braves SS Simmons leaves with finger injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with an injured pinky finger on his right hand.
The Braves used pinch hitter Eric Hinske for Simmons in the fifth inning. Hinske struck out looking with the bases loaded against Phillies starter Vance Worley.
Simmons entered batting .292 with three home runs...
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...
Tampa Brings With It Sweet Memories, But No Time For That
The moment will live forever in Philadelphia Phillies lore.
Phillies fans everywhere can almost assuredly replay and describe the memory at the drop of a red and white hat.
The Phillies’ Brad Lidge stands in the stretch and delivers an 0-2 pitch to Tampa Bay’s Eric Hinske. Hinske swings over Lidge’s deadly slider, which had worked beautifully so many times throughout...
“I’m a mess”
My friend Jane met her favorite Brave Marteen at the Hall of Fame luncheon, and it seems like it was everything she hoped it would be!
I'm a mess twitter.com/inthecalzone/s…
— jane (@inthecalzone) June 12, 2012
It's even better when you go look at it on her Twitter page. :D
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More to share, gameday pics coming up soon....
Freeman's eye problems not getting any better
First baseman Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves missed another start Monday because of continuing vision problems, and there is no easy solution. Wind and dry air in Colorado when the Braves played the Rockies on May 4-6 were only the beginning. His actual prescription has changed since, from 1.5 in each eye to 1.75 and 2, and that isn't all. Freeman no longer is able...
Braves' Freeman still frustrated by vision
ATLANTA (AP) -- 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...
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...
Freddie Freeman Needs New Eye Drops
Well, I guess it’s just slightly more complicated than that.
Freeman’s season started off terribly but he had rebounded to the point that he was one of the more prouctive 1B in the NL. Then the vision problems started, or to be more exact – Freeman’s eyes dried out.
Now everytime the ball is coming the big first baseman’s way, his vision is worse than Nick Fairley after...
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