Hinske and Donnelly find new homes

Eric Hinske signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay this week.

The former American League Rookie of the Year will receive $800,000 if he makes the Major League roster, with additional incentives based on plate appearances.

The Rays will like his left handed bat on the bench, but his real value is his defensive versatility. Hinske split his time between first base and the outfield for the Red Sox in 2007, while batting .204 in 186 at bats.

Brendan Donnelly has signed a minor league contract with the Indians.

Donnelly underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2007, and is not expected to pitch until halfway through the 2008 season. He spent most of the offseason rehabbing his arm and defending himself against Radomski’s claims that he used the steroid Anavar.

He pitched in 27 games for the Red Sox in 2007, and was 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA when he was shut down for surgery.