Eric Hinske: The Pointless Trade

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The last thing I want to talk about is something that will probably be non existent, but I want to bring it up anyway. This is the possibility of Casey Erickson and Eric Fryer, the two players the Yankees traded for Hinske, becoming successful players in the MLB.

The Yankees acquired Fryer from the Brewers in exchange for Chase Wright, who is most well known for giving up four consecutive home runs to the Red Sox a few years ago.

Erickson, in 21 games for the Charleston River Dogs, (Class A) Erickson has a record of 3-3 with an ERA of 2.25. Though it is just Class A, Erickson has some potential to move up the ranks of the minor leagues quickly, especially now that he will be with the Pirates, a team always looking for some players. So it might seem completely unreasonable, but there is a chance that Erickson could become a decent pitcher. 

Though I have mentioned many negatives, there are a few possible positives from the trade. In 7 1/2 major league seasons, Hinske has 106 career home runs, including two 20 home run seasons, which aren't great numbers, but definitely not bad.

Hinske's contract is worth $1.5 million, which is pocket change for the Yankees, who have a payroll of nearly $200 million.

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