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Published: June 30, 2009
NEW YORK - Eric Hinske has been acquired by the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of minor leaguers.
Pittsburgh will receive right-hander Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer for the utilityman. In addition, the Pirates will give the Yankees cash.
The 31-year-old Hinske hit .255 in 106 at-bats this season with nine doubles, one homer and 11 RBIs, playing right field, first base and third base.
Hinske was the American League Rookie of the Year for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002. He batted .247 with 20 home runs and 60 RBIs for the Rays last season.
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