Tue Dec 3 2013 | 15:35 | Cubs name Eric Hinske as first base coach |
The Cubs have hired Eric Hinske as first base coach. |
Hinske appeared in 52 games with the Diamondbacks this past season before being given his release in July. The 36-year-old will finish his playing career with a .249/.332/.430 career batting line to go along with 137 home runs and 522 RBI over 12 seasons. |
Source: Patrick Mooney on Twitter | |
Thu Jul 18 2013 | 20:37 | Eric Hinske released, expected to retire |
Diamondbacks released 1B/OF Eric Hinske. |
Chris Gabel of the Reno Gazette-Journal reports that Hinske, 35, is expected to retire. The veteran outfielder/first baseman batted only .173/.259/.288 over 52 games for the D'Backs this season before being designated for assignment and ultimately outrighted last month. He's a career .249/.332/.430 hitter with 137 home runs over 12 major league seasons. |
Source: Chris Gabel on Twitter | |
Sun Jul 7 2013 | 08:42 | Eric Hinske outrighted to Triple-A |
Diamondbacks sent 1B/OF Eric Hinske outright to Triple-A Reno. |
Hinske had been designated for assignment last month. It's possible he'll return in a bench role later this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jun 28 2013 | 17:40 | Diamondbacks designate Hinske for assignment |
Diamondbacks designated 1B/OF Eric Hinkse for assignment. |
The move clears the way for Eric Chavez's return from the disabled list. Hinske, 35, has functioned primarily as a pinch-hitter this season and has just nine hits in 52 at-bats. He should draw interest elsewhere. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Jun 25 2013 | 14:38 | Eric Hinske's suspension reduced to one game |
Eric Hinkse's suspension has been reduced from five games to one. |
Hinske was suspended for his role in a brawl with the Dodgers two weeks ago, but his penalty was reduced after an appeal. He will serve the suspension Tuesday. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Fri Jun 14 2013 | 13:23 | Eric Hinske suspended five games |
Major League Baseball has suspended Eric Hinske five games for his role in Tuesday's brawl with the Dodgers. |
Hinske was one of the aggressors during the scrum, so he receives the stiffest penalty outside of Ian Kennedy. He figures to appeal the suspension. |
Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter | |
Tue May 21 2013 | 04:05 | Hinske not hitting his weight for the Snakes |
Eric Hinske is batting .188 with a .548 OPS over 34 plate-appearances. |
The Diamondbacks handed Hinske a one-year, $1.35 million contract in December after he batted just .197/.272/.311 with two home runs and 13 RBI in 91 games last season for the Braves. The former Rookie of the Year, now 35, is reaching the end of a respectable 12-year career. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Dec 4 2012 | 18:04 | D'Backs sign Eric Hinske to one-year deal |
Diamondbacks signed UTIL Erick Hinske to a one-year, $1.35 million contract. |
The deal was agreed to on Tuesday afternoon. Hinske batted just .197/.272/.311 with two home runs and 13 RBI in 91 games this past season for the Braves, but he's usually much better and should be a fine bench piece. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Tue Dec 4 2012 | 13:50 | D-Backs ink Eric Hinske to one-year deal |
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Diamondbacks have signed Eric Hinske to a one-year contract. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Sat May 12 2012 | 00:42 | Hinske ejected from Friday's game |
Eric Hinske was ejected from Friday's game against the Cardinals after arguing a called third strike. |
Hinske, who was pinch-hitting in the seventh, tried to hold up on a two-strike pitch by right-hander Mitchell Boggs, but home plate umpire Mike Muchlinski ruled that he went around. Hinske objected to the call and Muchlinski naturally didn't take kindly to such actions. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat May 5 2012 | 01:15 | Eric Hinske goes 4-for-6, homers in victory |
Eric Hinske went 4-for-6 and hit a go-ahead homer in the top of the 11th as the Braves beat the Rockies 9-8 on Friday. |
The Rockies scored once after Hinske's two-run homer, but Craig Kimbrel was able to finish up from there. Hinske is off to an awfully nice 14-for-34 start at the plate. However, it's unlikely to lead to an expanded role with Chipper Jones healthy and Jason Heyward producing. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Apr 30 2012 | 22:09 | Eric Hinske goes 4-for-4 |
Filling in for the injured Jason Heyward in right field, Eric Hinske went 4-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Pirates. |
Hinske doubled his hit total for the year with tonight's effort. Heyward is expected to sit out at least one more game, and Hinske has likely earned another start. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Oct 31 2011 | 11:58 | Braves exercise Hinske's $1.5M option |
Braves exercised OF Eric Hinkse's $1.5 million option for 2012. |
Hinske batted just .233 with a .311 on-base percentage in 264 plate appearances this season, but he provides the Braves with a power bat off the bench and should remain a valuable piece of the roster moving forward. He's finished with 10 or more homers in eight of his 10 major league seasons. |
Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter | |
Mon Jun 13 2011 | 16:24 | Hinske not in Monday's lineup |
Eric Hinske is not in the Braves' lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. |
Hinske is essentially a regular while the Braves wait for Jason Heyward and Martin Prado to return from their respective injuries, but he'll take a seat Monday night against left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. Matt Young will make the start in left while Jordan Schafer plays center and Joe Mather flanks him in right. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 4 2011 | 17:26 | Hinske expecting to play on Saturday |
Eric Hinske expects to be in the Braves lineup on Saturday after sitting out on Friday with left calf stiffness. |
His injury appears to be even more minor than initially expected. It should be a non-issue going forward for the 33-year-old utilityman. |
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | |
Fri Mar 4 2011 | 10:54 | Hinske day-to-day with left calf strain |
Eric Hinske is day-to-day with a left calf strain. |
The 33-year-old utilityman should be fine by early next week. Hinske re-upped on a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the Braves this offseason and should see playing time at various positions in 2011. |
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter | |
Thu Dec 2 2010 | 17:28 | Braves, Hinske agree to one-year contract |
Braves re-signed OF Eric Hinske to a one-year, $1.45 million contract with an option for 2012. |
Hinske also considered a comparable offer from the Brewers, but decided to stay with the comfort level that he has found in Atlanta. The 33-year-old hit .256/.338/.456 with 11 home runs and 51 RBI over 281 at-bats in 2010. He can play a range of positions in the infield and outfield. |
Tue Nov 23 2010 | 12:49 | Brewers have offer out to Eric Hinske |
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers have offered a contract to free agent Eric Hinske. |
Brewers GM Doug Melvin is hoping to bring in the 33-year-old Hinske as a versatile power bench bat. "It's his call, not ours," Melvin told the Journal Sentinel. "We're waiting to hear back from him." Hinske batted .256/.338/.456 with 11 homers and 51 RBI in 281 at-bats this past season. |
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | |
Mon Nov 22 2010 | 12:15 | Brewers making a push for Eric Hinske |
Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Brewers have made an early push for free agent utilityman Eric Hinske. |
The Braves have already offered Hinkse a contract, but his agent is obviously going to get as many teams involved as possible to drive up the eventual price. The 33-year-old hit .256/.338/.456 with 11 homers and 51 RBI over 281 at-bats this past year while playing all over the field. |
Source: Tim Brown on Twitter | |
Fri Nov 19 2010 | 14:08 | Braves offer a contract to Eric Hinske |
The Braves have offered a contract to free agent Eric Hinske. |
It's almost certainly a one-year offer worth around $1 million. Hinske, 33, posted a respectable .256/.338/.456 batting line, 11 home runs and 51 RBI in 281 at-bats as a utilityman for the Braves this past season. An agreement could easily be wrapped up by the end of November. |
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter | |