The Pittsburgh Pirates have a new guy ont he roster as Eric Hinske has agreed on a one-year contract for the 2009 season. Hinske will be making $1.5 million for the year. Hinske will still have to pass a physical before the contract is final but all points point to him being the newest member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Many were expecting the deal to be announced on Friday but it looks like they got it done a day early pending the physical. I like the signing for the Bucs as Hinske can be a pretty decent hitter from the left side.