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Tigers, Giants, Braves Interested In Scott Hairston

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 27, 2012 at 7:43pm CDT

7:43pm: The Braves and Giants have also asked about Hairston, tweets Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger.

3:45pm: The Tigers have already completed one major trade this summer, but they may not be done dealing yet. They're interested in Mets outfielder Scott Hairston, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter). Though the teams discussed Hairston, it's unlikely a deal materializes, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter).

The Mets would listen to offers for Hairston if rival teams are willing to surrender players who can help in the near future, Joel Sherman reported two days ago. Hairston, 32, has a history of hitting left-handed pitching that no doubt appeals to the Tigers (career .279/.330/.506 line against southpaws). He earns just $1.1MM in 2012 and is enjoying a strong season, with 12 home runs and a .259/.300/.514 batting line.

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  1. CheckYourFacts79

    13 years ago

    How is that a strong season?? He’s mediocre at best. Quit selling the farm for mediocre players.

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      13 years ago

      Thank you…
      If we’re gonna further deplete the system, id rather make a play for Hart or Cuddyer(tho the Rox say he’s not available)

      Reply
      • Brandon

        13 years ago

        Haha come on man. No room for a regular OF player like those two guys. We’re looking for a situational outfielder to help against lefties which he will do. Not going to “further deplete the system” for Hairston. He has some value but not that much.

        Reply
    • Mets17

      13 years ago

      He is hitting really well off of lefties though .308/.341/.617 with 9 HRs and 24 RBIs in 120 ABs. So, it he just plays against lefties than he is valuable.

      Reply
      • calamityfrancis

        13 years ago

        i think that qualifies better than hitting well against lefties. that is straight up mashing…

        Reply
    • Novito

      13 years ago

      Hairston may not be a over the top addition but he is a beassst against lefties, not to mention how the OF market is looking, you just might be better off sending mets a good prospect for scotty than your best prospects for someone else. Tigers have a good enough offense to win, but you NEED a RH OF.

      Reply
    • calamityfrancis

      13 years ago

      i am a biased mets fan, but he’s a great platoon outfielders against lefties and a pretty damn clutch pinch hitter. not sure how much the mets will get for him, but he has value and will be a free agent after the year, so they might as well try to get a piece for next season if they can.

      Reply
    • Brandon

      13 years ago

      Dude look at his numbers against left handers which the Tiger’s have struggled against. They are huge. Slugging over .600 and OPS over .900 We wouldn’t be “selling the farm” for him either.

      Reply
  2. Patrick OKennedy

    13 years ago

    Raburn for Hairston?

    Reply
  3. mgsports

    13 years ago

    How about Ryan Raburn and so on for him?

    Reply
    • Guest 4341

      13 years ago

      Ryan Raburn would never be anything more than a PH for the Mets and they have lots of those. A minor league bullpen arm is more even

      Reply
    • Ky

      13 years ago

      We don’t want that bum just prospects

      Reply
      • Brandon

        13 years ago

        You’re not going to get a prospect for Hairston. Decent player but not prospect worthy. Raburn honestly makes sense in this deal.

        Reply
  4. Michael James Herbst Jr.

    13 years ago

    Trade for Raburn and three Double A.

    Reply
    • calamityfrancis

      13 years ago

      three double A….batteries?

      Reply
  5. Novito

    13 years ago

    Yes send us a good piece please lol

    Reply
  6. JP27

    13 years ago

    nooooooo!!!

    Reply
  7. Tom

    13 years ago

    Hairston, Byrdak, and Murphy for Scherzer and Austin Jackson – Valdespin can play 2nd then the mets pick up Ankiel to replace hairston

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      13 years ago

      This deal isn’t excessively favorable to one team at all… Nope, seems totally fair.

      On that note, I’ll take my chances with Ajax and Scherzer

      Reply
      • Novito

        13 years ago

        Lol as a Mets fan thats lopsided towards the Mets. Ajax? Is there a prospect ready for cf? Or is he declining?

        Reply
    • clemma

      13 years ago

      we’ll throw in Verlander and Cabby, too.

      Reply
    • T-Town Tiger Blog

      13 years ago

      If you think the Tigers would give up AJax and Scherzer for ANYONE right now then you are crazy, let alone some garbage from the Mets.

      Reply
  8. Jeremy Sparkman

    13 years ago

    Crowded outfield and we still want to add another outfielder? Must be nice..

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      13 years ago

      I’d assume one of em would be going back the other way…

      Reply
      • Brandon

        13 years ago

        Yup I’ve heard something about Raburn being very possible.

        Reply
  9. Guest 4340

    13 years ago

    lets not overuse the term ‘deplete the system’ here guys !

    Reply
  10. Tom

    13 years ago

    Hariston, Byrdak and Murphy for Scherzer and Austin Jackson – Valdespin plays 2nd, mets pick up Ankiel – Mets lose one outfielder gain 2, lose 1 infielder use a quality backup, get rid of a worthless southpaw and gain an ace while the tigers get their southpaw and southpaw killer they need and also get murphy over ryan raburn

    Reply
    • YanksFanSince78

      13 years ago

      and the Tigers do that why? They want to ADD Hairston to HELP with a playoff run. Trading away a SP and starting CF is sort of counter productive.

      Reply
      • Tom

        13 years ago

        just throwing it out there, who’s gonna move out of the rotation to make room for Anibal?

        Reply
        • ASod75

          13 years ago

          Well technically Turner, the guy they traded, did. Or Drew Smyly, the other rookie who is hurt right now. I’m a Mets fan and that is just a ridiculous trade offer. Hairston goes for a prospect and that’s about it. And not Castellanos or anybody like that either.

          Reply
        • EightMileCats

          13 years ago

          Drew Smyly is a rookie and is likely to have an inning limit

          Reply
    • Scott Harkema

      13 years ago

      This is the most ridiculous comment i have ever seen on this website? Trade the best leadoff hitter in the league and the #2 SP for WHO? a guy the tigers released a year ago, some sucky utility player, and Daniel Murphy. Mmm… sounds like a deal for the tigers lol

      Reply
    • MetsEventually

      13 years ago

      So basically you’re saying a LOOGY, Lefty hitter only and average second basemen for a No.2-3 starter and every day center field is worth it? You’re giving Mets fans a terrible name.

      Reply
    • wrestlingcritic

      13 years ago

      You literally could not be any more delusional

      Reply
    • Tommet

      13 years ago

      This is “Tom”. Hairston, Byrdak, and Murphy for Scherzer and Jackson. That is a horrible trade. That wasn’t me who posted it. Sorry for confusion

      Reply
  11. Ky

    13 years ago

    We can throw bay in there for they worst minor league player

    Reply
    • forkball27

      13 years ago

      I wouldn’t mind that actually, maybe a change of scenery could change how he plays…. never know

      Reply
  12. MetsEventually

    13 years ago

    Tigers fans: Would Hairston for Andrew Oliver be a stretch? Mets fans: He’s struggled through the minors and majors so far but scouts still like him. Can’t get anything for Hairston.

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      13 years ago

      *sorry if this double post… Stupid phone*

      I’d like to see Oliver get a change of scenery. He could use it.
      I don’t know if it flies straight up, but I’d do it

      Reply
    • Brandon

      13 years ago

      As much as Oliver has struggled yes that would still be a stretch. Oliver is still a pretty highly ranked prospect although he’s coming up on an age where he won’t be a prospect much longer.

      Reply
    • $5553954

      13 years ago

      Okay, I will give you Oliver, Jose Ortega and Santiago for Daniel Murphy and Hairston. Deal?

      Reply
  13. $5553954

    13 years ago

    I would love to get rid of Raburn, Kelly and Santiago asap!

    Replace with Dirks, Reed Johnson of the Cubs or Hairston of the Mets and either Chris Getz of the Royals or Jeff Baker of the Cubs.

    These Utility players would all be serious upgrades over the trio we have now.

    Reply
  14. Rob Lucci

    13 years ago

    maybe the Giants will trade the Mets Gary Brown this year….fingers crossed

    Reply
    • Dan Lewis

      13 years ago

      From your lips to Brian Sabean’s “Hey, That’s a Good Idea” area.

      Reply
    • mike7896

      13 years ago

      Byrdak, Murphy and Hairston to the Giants for Brown? As a Mets fan, I would hope for that.

      Reply
      • 55saveslives

        13 years ago

        We don’t need a bunch of crap for Brown. We need a bat!

        Reply
        • mike7896

          13 years ago

          Murph can rake just not power

          Reply
  15. geecee8

    13 years ago

    VILLAREAL for Hairston

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      13 years ago

      Oh no… Please no

      I think he has the potential to pitch late in close games

      Reply
  16. Tired_OF_FakeRumors

    13 years ago

    How about byrdak, Hairston and Murphy for Gary brown?

    Reply
    • mike7896

      13 years ago

      YES!!! Sign me up

      Reply
    • Hector Cortes

      13 years ago

      Wouldn’t mind that deal quite honestly my only gripe is that they don’t get on base enough but they do have good power numbers which is something the Mets could really use in the lineup. Mets could really use a reliever though maybe replace RaBurn with a pitcher instead.

      Reply
  17. forkball27

    13 years ago

    If the Tigers could get Murphy and Hairston for Young, Rayburn, and Boesch do it!

    Reply
    • Hector Cortes

      13 years ago

      Wouldn’t mind that deal quite honestly my only gripe is that they don’t get on base enough but they do have good power numbers which is something the Mets could really use in the lineup. Mets could really use a reliever though maybe replace RaBurn with a pitcher instead.

      Reply
      • forkball27

        13 years ago

        Ok well we could also send Andrew Oliver as well but Raburn stays in the trade. The Tigers would also need to receive a bullpen arm back though too like Tim Byrdak.

        Reply

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