Hairston drawing interest as trade deadline approaches
Scott Hairston connects on a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds. (June 15, 2012) Credit: Jim McIsaac
PHOENIX -- As Tuesday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline approaches, the Mets are fielding inquiries from teams about Scott Hairston, who continues to mash lefthanded pitching.
The righthanded-hitting Hairston went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs against lefthander Wade Miley in Thursday night's 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. The free-agent-to-be went into Friday batting .308 with nine home runs and 24 RBIs against lefties this season.
The Mets, who snapped a six-game losing streak Thursday, have fallen to the fringes of the playoff race. They are looking to add relief help, as are most teams, and soon will need a roster spot for rehabbing outfielder Mike Baxter. But they also have no desire to give away Hairston to the Giants, Indians, Braves or any other team looking for outfield help.
General manager Sandy Alderson is not with the Mets here but is expected to join the team Monday in San Francisco.
