DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
The average American League designated hitter had a wOBA of .341, or generated 1.38 runs per 600 plate appearances. The Rays DH collection of Cliff Floyd, Eric Hinske, Jonny Gomes, and others combined for a DH wOBA of .338, or about two less runs per 600 PA than the average DH. Jason Giambi has had wOBAs of .418, .350, and .379 the past three seasons. In fact, Giambi's wOBA low since joining the Yankees...
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/23/2008
Hinske's first and last hits as a Ray were homeruns. He had a solid run through mid-September where his OPS was over .800. So naturally, Hinske finished just shy of a .800 OPS, which would've marked some nice symmetry with his 800k salary. Alas it was not to be, not after a disastrous second half. Frankly, this picture says it all:
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/23/2008
In the field : ~ -0.7 wins (and positional adjustment of -0.75, so more) At the plate: ~1 wins Playing time: 70% Wins above replacement level: ~1.5 Eh, back to being lukewarm on the idea, but something screams Eric Hinske about him, that deal didn't work out too awfully. I'm obsessing at this point. Rivera's a mini-Vlad type, but he's also what you'd expect from a mature Delmon Young. Dave Cameron...
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
probably no one else anyone else can stake claim on this proud Menasha Blue Jay ex-patriot, allow this humble Bugs & Cranks scribe to be the first to present something you’ll get nowhere else – a single reason I willingly desire the team I like to sign Eric Hinske. Oh yeah, and 19 more reasons too. 1. Unlike the now departed Craig Counsell, Hinske at least slightly resembles an adult. 2. 20 homers,...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/10/2008
Has it been 12 days since the Phillies won the World Series? It has, and it still feels as if life hasn't been the same since Brad Lidge threw Eric Hinske that 0-2 slider to win it all at Citizens Bank Park. If life hasn't returned to normal for the average Phillies fan, imagine what life has been like for Pat Burr
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 11/04/2008
Scratch Josh Phelps off of your wishlists, he was signed to a MiLD (with invite to spring training) by the...Giants(?). Huh. I hope the Giants sign Eric Hinske too, and reunite the 2002 teammates that finished within the top six of Rookie of the Year voting.
Deadspin (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
It wasn't long after Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske with a dirtball slider on Wednesday night that the posts started popping up about the eerie connection between being Deadspin's lead editor and...
Rays Index (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA ... Rocco Baldelli has filed for free agency. [ MLB ] Joe Maddon will be getting married on Saturday. [ MLB ] Eric Hinske has filed for free agency. [ MLB ] MLB Trade Rumors has posted their annual "offseason lookout" for the Rays, taking a look at the '09 roster and payroll commitments. [ MLB Trade Rumors ] The Rays have already held meetings in preparation for the offseason and...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
Sporting News: The offseason officially began when Philadelphia's Brad Lidge struck out Tampa Bay's Eric Hinske to close the World Series and complete the best season in history by a closer. But that doesn't mean baseball will go into hibernation. Here are the most interesting story lines to follow over the next four months.
Ballbug (Free subscription) | 10/31/2008
Paul Hagen / Philly.com : It's never too early to start looking at 2009 Phillies season — The offseason technically began the moment Eric Hinske swung and missed. — For those who root, root, root for the Phillies, that means a hearty celebration that will gradually give way to a gentle afterglow that should warm …
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/31/2008
The offseason technically began the moment Eric Hinske swung and missed. For those who root, root, root for the Phillies, that means a hearty celebration that will gradually give way to a gentle afterglow that should warm their souls through the cold winter months ahead.
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 10/31/2008
A few minutes after Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske Wednesday night to end the 2008 World Series, Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon started to set the tone for 2009 and beyond.
Rattler Radio (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
Photo credit: Ron Cortes/Philly.com The Philadelphia Phillies won Game Five 4-3 to win the 2008 World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. That picture above is Brad Lidge striking out Menasha, Wisconsin native Eric Hinske for the final out. Ex-Rattler Greg Dobbs did not play in the game last night, but he gets a World Series ring. Not sure about Tom Gordon, a former Appleton Fox from the days of being...
Deadspin (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
What they’re saying around the nefarious pornwebs in the wake of Philadelphia winning their first major sports title in a quarter-century. PHILLY.COM: “Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske with an 0-2...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS joined them all, fans and Phillies, young and old, diehards and cynics, as pitcher Brad Lidge dropped to his knees in front of the mound. History will record the final out was a strikeout of Tampa Bay's Eric Hinske. It was 9:58 p.m. The hour of
