http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/305 Recent articles about Eric Hinske en-us What do these 2 lists of players have in common? Chone Figgins Asdrubal Cabrera Gregor Blanco Luis Castillo Marco Scutaro Austin Kearns Joey Gathright Brian Schneider Shannon Stewart Julio Lugo David Eckstein Ryan Theriot Jason Bartlett Jamey Carroll Carlos Ruiz Juan Pierre Matt Treanor Daric Barton Andruw Jones Cesar IzturisClint Barmes Eric Hinske Corey Hart Miguel Olivo Jose Guillen Alex Rodriguez Evan Longoria Carlos Lee Cody Ross Jermaine Dye Josh Hamilton Alfonso Soriano Ryan Ludwick Chase Utley Ryan Doumit Ryan Braun Dan Uggla Lance Berkman Mike Jacobs Marcus Thames Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:53:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284009 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284009 By Jeff Passan, Yahoo! Sports Take a bow, Carl Pavano. Just don't hurt your back. You, sir, are the kind of baseball player that makes the annual All-Overpaid team possible. Since you signed with the New York Yankees four years ago for $39.95 million – remember, you fired your agent because he didn't get you $40 million! – you have made 19 starts, won five games and earned $359,282.51 for every inning you pitched. The Yankees expect you back in August. Yeah, just like they expect $1 gas. Sadly, your contract expires this offseason, which means another lucky soul can be recognized for being grossly overpaid, even by baseball standards. In the interest of fairness, we'll take another shot at the All-Underpaid team, too. The same caveat applies this year as did last: no players who have yet to hit arbitration. Baseball rules artificially depress their salary, and the credit due to teams for signing them doesn't apply. So that means no Josh Hamilton, even though, at $396,830, he is probably baseball's biggest bargain. No Carlos Quentin ($400,000), Ryan Ludwick ($411,000), Nate McLouth ($425,000), Edinson Volquez ($382,000) or Tim Lincecum ($405,000), either. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:24:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279584 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279584 Scott Kazmir and the Tampa Bay Rays cripple a potent Texas Rangers offense on Memorial Day. Tue, 27 May 2008 15:02:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271463 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/271463 The Tampa Bay Rays (formerly known as the Devil Rays) are shocking everyone by contending in a very deep quality American League. How have they done it and can they continue to contend towards the end of the season? This is definitely a topic to look at closely. As of now the Rays are 16-14. They have a sea of good young players and have gotten rid of the bad apples like Delmon Young and Elijah Dukes. They are 4th in the AL in SB at 28, 6th best ERA at 4.04, 3rd in OPS at .687, and fourth in WHIP at 1.31. The Rays are letting guys like B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford, Eric Hinske, and top-tier prospect Evan Longoria swing the bat and they have done well. But can they hold it up for the entire season? Probably not. They are young which means inexperience in a playoff hunt, plus they are in the American League, which is very deep and up to 9 teams have the ability to make the playoffs. I would be shocked to see them win more than 80 games. They have only had one 70 + win since 2002. But this is a team to watch over the years that should be seriously contending by 2010. It is interesting how they have changed so drastically (even though saying this is a bit premature) once they shed the name of the DEVIL Rays. Sun, 04 May 2008 11:46:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263306 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263306 We look around baseball at some of the most added players in fantasy and see if they are worth a look, or someone to avoid. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:38:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260911 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260911 Adding a player from the waiver wire isn't about chasing the best deals available. It is important to know what your team needs before you go free agent shopping. The question is, do you know what your team actually needs? AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams shows you a three step method of evaluating your teams needs, allowing you to determine if adding Frank Thomas will actually help your team. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:58:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/257422 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/257422 So much for not being ready for the major leagues. Tampa Bay Rays star 3B prospect Evan Longoria was called up to the majors from AAA-Durham and made his major league debut tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. I thought this guy wasn't ready for the Majors??? Well, I thought he was but the Rays front office didn't. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:52:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/236077 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/236077 In "Sizzlers and Fizzles," I will evaluate the past week's performances, injuries, and job security, and then predict which players will sizzle (do well) or fizzle (drop off) in the upcoming week. We'll get you started with Andre Ethier (OF, Los Angeles Dodgers). In probably the most shocking lineup move, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Joe Torre opted to tab Andre Ethier the starting RF over incumbent Juan Pierre. It's shocking for a few reasons: (1) It's the correct move. (2) Joe Torre tends to favor veterans. (3) Juan Pierre will make $36.5 million over the next four seasons. Ethier might be on short-leash, but at least it's a leash. Ethier is a huge talent who is finally getting a shot, so he's a good option in the fantasy world. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:58:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/228744 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/228744 The Tampa Bay Rays are actively searching for an additional outfielder, be it via trade or free agency. The Rays strength right now is their young pitching and with that being said, the Rays are willing to deal Edwin Jackson or Jason Hammel if need be. Both players are out of options, so they'd be the first candidates to be dealt. Rays VP Andrew Friedman said "we'll be aggressive if something presents itself." There are a few teams who have spare outfielders and are in need of some pitching help. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:14:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/222736 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/222736 Despite being out of baseball for a season, Foulke garnered interest from as many as five teams in the off-season. That's how desperate the crop for relievers is I guess. But in all fairness to those teams, a healthy Keith Foulke could be a valuable pitcher. Considering the guy is a control freak, posting a career 2.15 Ctl, he doesn't really need his old velocity to be effective (as Assistant A's GM David Frost stated, correctly for that matter). We'll also take a look at the Kansas City Royals signing pitcher Mike Maroth to a Minor League Contract and the Tampa Bay Rays signing infielder/outfielder Eric Hinske to a Minor League Contract. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:20:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/153953 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/153953 Is it too early to look at the playoffs? Who will be the 4th OFer? Who will be in the bullpen? Who will pitch Game 1? Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:56:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/22233 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/22233 A good ending to a real good day. Julian, Oki, and Paps were phenomenal in game 1 and with Erik Hinske in the field and at the plate, combined with yet another stellar performance by the pen, we do the improbable and sweep a double header. I still think it's one of the hardest things to do during a season regardless of who you are playing. Fri, 18 May 2007 11:33:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/14302 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/14302 Boston Herald: "The Red Sox traded for slugger Eric Hinske last night, according to major league sources, a move that should immediately impact the club's lefty-lacking offense. " Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:50:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/1326 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/1326 No word yet on who the Blue Jays are getting in return from the Sox. Hinske was of little value to the Blue Jays, and I dont see him being much more useful to the Sox other than injury protection. Since he can play both corners and the outfield, expect Hinske to get some time while Youkilis and others rest. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:46:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/1321 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/1321 It's not too often a 6-5, 240 baseball player finds himself at SS, but apparently the Blue Jays are willing to expirement. According to Rotoword, Troy Glaus has spent a total of 15 innings at SS in his major league career. Glaus, in the second season of a 4 year, 45 million dollar contract, hasn't been bothered by chronic back and knee problems that many predicted he would be while playing half of his games on the artificial turf in Toronto. The willingness to move Glaus to a new position only further confirms his current good health and the Blue Jay's faith in his ability to play a full season. If it only takes one game played to be eligible at a position in your league, this is a major fantasy development as there aren't too many 40 homerun power shortstops out there. I can't imagine this will be a long term option, but if someone is sleeping on league eligibilty rules, now is the time to pounce. Shea Hillenbrand and Eric Hinske should have increased value as well, each getting more starts than would have previously. Fri, 26 May 2006 23:27:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/205 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/205