A source familiar with the waiver process told ESPNNewYork.com, as reported by Adam Rubin, that the Mets are planing to keep Jason Isringhausen, Scott Hairston and Tim Byrdak for the reminder of the season.
Even though they all will be free agents at the end of the season, the team will have to keep them given the fact [...]
08/19/11
The New York Mets have officially signed outfielder Scott Hairston to a one-year deal according to to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. ESPN’s Adam Rubin says that Hairston’s deal is a Major League deal, so the Mets will have to make two 40-man roster moves.
Hairston will earn $1.1 million plus $400,000 in incentives according to FOXSports’ Ken Rosenthal.
Hairston [...]
01/21/11
In a Tweet by ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin, he confirms that Scott Hairston should be joining the New York Mets on a Minor League contract.
01/18/11
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with free agent Marcus Thames according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. The deal could be finalized tomorrow.
Danny Knobler of CBSSports was the first to report that the Dodgers were interest in Thames earlier today.
The club declined to confirm that they were close to signing [...]
01/18/11
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for one more outfielder, according to Danny Knobler of CBSSports, and Marcus Thames has become the latest candidate to be thrown into the cap as a possibility to fill the void. The Dodgers are looking for a right handed hitting left fielder and in addition to Thames, they were [...]
01/17/11
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a left fielder and according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, the team has contacted free agents Marcus Thames, Scott Hairston and Jerry Hairston Jr.
Bill Hall had been Los Angeles’ top candidate, but he agreed to terms with the Houston Astros on December 17, 2010 on a one-year contract.
It [...]
12/19/10
As you read this posting, it’s quite possible that it’s already out of date. Free agents have been moving quickly over the last few days, but if your favorite team has not made its move yet – don’t be down in the dumps. There are several good free agents left. Here’s a list of some [...]
12/17/10
According to Corey Brock of MLB.com, he hears the San Diego Padres will non-tender two outfielders: Scott Hairston and Tony Gwynn Jr.
Brock adds that the Padres have agreed to pre-tender outfielder Chris Denorfia for 2011. He’ll make $800,000.
12/01/10
7/1 14:04: “It’s always a good thing when you’re talking about adding,” first baseman Adrian Gonzalez said, according to Dan Hayes of the North County Times. “In our case, it means we’re in a good place — first place.
“I definitely think we have the bats,” said Scott Hairston. “There are a few guys that are [...]
07/01/10
Tim Sullivan of the Union-Tribune says that if the Padres want to remain in contention, they will likely need one more legitimate bat.
Sullivan says that while the team may be hoping for internal players to come around such as Kyle Blanks, Max Venable or Scott Hairston, the team may have to look at external options [...]
05/16/10