Hairston Deciding Between Mets and Yankees, Ben Francisco also an option

[eltwo]

Even with Hairston, we'll still need 6 or 7 players to cover 3 positions . . . because we still don't have even one outfielder who would start on ANY other major league team (and MAYBE, only half the AAA teams).

[StoicSentry]

I'm sorry but it's absolutely bloody preposterous to use the words "mortgaging the future" in reference to signing SCOTT HAIRSTON. Give me a break. Signing a guy of his ilk and quality should not be putting us in a financial hole. If things are THAT bad, then the team is in even deeper financial straits than we thought.

[Dugmet]

He'll choose pinstripes.

If the money is the same, he'll likely choose whichever team offers the potential for the most playing time. That might be the Yankees because of the DH -- until ARod returns. More than winning, most players probably prefer playing rather than dressing each day and sitting on the bench. There aren't many PH opps in the AL. So, it's a bit of a toss up.

[metswon69]

I'm sorry but it's absolutely bloody preposterous to use the words "mortgaging the future" in reference to signing SCOTT HAIRSTON. Give me a break. Signing a guy of his ilk and quality should not be putting us in a financial hole. If things are THAT bad, then the team is in even deeper financial straits than we thought.

True but i think the Mets will make their bid for Hairston and see what he does.

If he gets the same or more money from the Yankees though i have to believe he would end up going there just for the chance to win.

He'll play enough games at DH and in the OF that i dont think it will much different AB wise between the Yanks and Mets.

[Marty Mcfly]

I'm sorry but it's absolutely bloody preposterous to use the words "mortgaging the future" in reference to signing SCOTT HAIRSTON. Give me a break. Signing a guy of his ilk and quality should not be putting us in a financial hole. If things are THAT bad, then the team is in even deeper financial straits than we thought.

Anyone claiming that is just an organizational excuse maker.

[Dugmet]

Anyone claiming that is just an organizational excuse maker.

I don't think anyone said that.

[imagesrdecievin]

Hairston would fit into our future plans. He is the ideal pinch hitter/4th OF'r. 2x10 is just right.

[milominderbinde]

If the money is the same, he'll likely choose whichever team offers the potential for the most playing time. That might be the Yankees because of the DH -- until ARod returns. More than winning, most players probably prefer playing rather than dressing each day and sitting on the bench. There aren't many PH opps in the AL. So, it's a bit of a toss up.

I'm not sure I agree with this when you're are talking about an older player. Hairston knows he's who he is as a player (or should) and that he's not an all star. I would think that at this point in his career winning might take precedence, especially after a few years on the Mets. And while it hurts to say this, there is a certain allure to the Yankees for most players.

[eltwo]

Anyone claiming that is just an organizational excuse maker.

I don't think anyone said that.

I hate to say this, but even I knew that was a joke

[Dugmet]

I hate to say this, but even I knew that was a joke

If you say so...you win!

I'm not sure I agree with this when you're are talking about an older player. Hairston knows he's who he is as a player (or should) and that he's not an all star. I would think that at this point in his career winning might take precedence, especially after a few years on the Mets. And while it hurts to say this, there is a certain allure to the Yankees for most players.

Very fair points.

[Wrigheyes4MVP]

This could be the biggest decision in our franchise's history.

[Dugmet]

Source: Yanks pessimistic about Hairston

The Yankees are pessimistic about signing free agent Scott Hairston, a source with knowledge of the club's thinking said. Despite Hairston's agent, Casey Close, saying that the Mets and Yankees are two of the finalists for Hairston, the Yankees don't expect he will end up in the Bronx.

The source said Hairston will be able to get more at-bats elsewhere so it is unlikely he will sign with the Yankees.

-- Adam Rubin

[Harry777]

-- Adam Rubin

Yessssss

[Wrigheyes4MVP]

It looks like the man with the fiercest swing in all the land may be returning to his kingdom.

[GottaBelieve]

This is like winning the biggest loser.