Former Menasha High School standout and AL Rookie of the Year Eric Hinske was acquired byt the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade for two minor leaguers.
The 31 year old Hinske his .255 in 106 at-bats this season with nine doubles, one homer and 11 RBI, playing right field, first base, and third base. He was 8 for 24 as a pinch-hitter and said to be ungappy with a lack of playing time.
Through June 29 last year, Hinske had 13 home runs en route to a 20 homer season with the AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays. He won the Rookie of the Year Award with Toronto in 2002, when he hit .270 with 24 homers and 84 RBIs, and was a member of Boston's World Series Championship team in 2007.
