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On August 17, 2006, Hinske was traded to the Boston Red Sox for a minor league player to be named later and cash considerations.

His versatility helped the Red Sox, since they were greatly plagued by injuries in the second half of the season.

He ended the season with a 10-game hitting streak.

On May 17, 2007, Hinske had what could be his career highlight.

In the 5th inning of a game against the Tigers, a ball was hit to right field ( where Hinske was playing ,) and it appeared that the ball was out of reach.

But he made a full-body diving catch, while also driving his face into the ground from the impact after making the catch.

According to Red Sox color analyst, Jerry Remy, " Gosh, that's one of the best catches you'll see all season long ( 2007 season.

) I didn't think he was gonna get to this.

" Later, in the bottom of the 7th inning, he would hit a home run into the Red Sox bullpen.

Hinkse hit below his career norms with a. 226 batting average and a. 733 OPS in the 115 games he appeared in with the Red Sox but received his first World Series ring with them in 2007.