I guess the Toronto Blue Jays have given up on the season. Why else would they send Eric Hinske to a division rival?

Hinske is not horrible. The 2002 rookie of the year still has some life left. His left-handed bat is musch needed since the disabled list grabbed Trot Nixon and Jason Varitek.

Granted he is no Bobby Abreu. I wasn't surprised that the Sox went this route as opposed to acquiring Abreu. Since the 2005 All Star break Abreu's power numbers have dropped considerably. The rap on him is that he also has not played up to his full potential, dogging it over the last two years in Philly. I'm not sure how much of that is true. If there's any truth to it, there's no room for him in Boston.

Eric Hinske on the other hand seems to play hard whenever given the opportunity. He'll get opportunities beginning this weekend, perhaps as early as today during the double-header. Though he has not been added to the 25-man roster as of this post. They'll probably wait until after the first game and then boot Johnson's butt down to Pawtucket.

But that could be a little late considering Hinske has killed Wang's pitches (.545 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs in 11 AB). And has fared pretty well against Ponson too (.333)

Mike Lowell on the other hand has a .222 AVG. against Wang and hasn't got a hit vs. Ponson yet.

Boston is a little pitching heavy right now and correctly so, but I'm curious as how they plan on taking advantage of the newest member of the team.

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