Funny how things work out sometimes.
Eric Hinske was toiling in the Oakland A's system, and things weren't looking good for the young third baseman. With Gold Glove infielder Eric Chavez firmly entrenched at third in Oakland, Hinske was probably looking at a few more seasons riding the bus in Triple-A.
Then came the day that changed his life.
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