HINSKE TO THE BRONX
The New York Yankees acquired infielder/outfielder Eric Hinske from the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer.
What does it give the New York Yankees
The Yankees added a solid bat off the bench in Hinske, who will also back up at all four corner positions on the field and the DH slot. His experience will help a team with playoff aspirations.
What does it give the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates are now in full-blown rebuilding mode, so dumping Hinske at this time makes sense. They land a couple of long-range prospects in the trade and continue the trend to get younger and more stocked on the farm.
Fantasy impact
