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Scott Hairston | Outfielder

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (32) / 5/25/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 204
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Central Arizona JC
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Scott Hairston blasted a solo home run, accounting for all of the Cubs' offense in Friday's loss to the Braves.
He finished the night 1-for-3. Hairston, a notorious lefty killer, got the best of Mike Minor in the fifth inning of this one. Despite being on the short side of a platoon in the Cubs' offense, he still holds value in leagues that allow daily changes when deployed correctly. Apr 5 - 10:18 PM

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Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Scott Hairston is in Wednesday's lineup against the Pirates.

Nate Schierholtz played right field for Monday's season opener against right-hander A.J. Burnett, but Hairston will get the start Tuesday with the left-hander Wandy Rodriguez on the hill for Pittsburgh. Hairston is coming off a career-high 20 homers last season, but being on the short side of a platoon will limit his fantasy value.
Related: Nate Schierholtz
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Apr 3 - 3:05 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Cubs signed OF Scott Hairston to a two-year, $5 million contract.

The deal was reported last month and is now finalized. Hairston, who can earn an additional $1 million more in incentives, will serve on the short side of a platoon with Nate Schierholtz in right field. The Cubs have some trade candidates in their outfield, though, so he could conceivable wind up playing regularly at some point.
Feb 10 - 2:12 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Scott Hairston is guaranteed $5 million as part of his two-year contract with the Cubs.

The deal was agreed to last week and has yet to be officially announced. Per Heyman, Hairston could make an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. Barring a trade, the veteran outfielder will serve on the short side of a platoon with Nate Schierholtz in right field.
Related: Cubs
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 29 - 12:03 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have signed Scott Hairston to a two-year contract, pending a physical.

ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine says Hairston could earn up to $6 million if he hits his incentives. It's another surprising offseason addition for the Cubs, who have notably improved their roster, but not to the point that they can realistically be considered contenders. It's possible Theo Epstein and Co. are gathering assets in hopes of bartering them at the trade deadline. Hairston figures to platoon in right field with Nate Schierholtz and could take over in left if Alfonso Soriano is dealt.
Related: Cubs
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Jan 23 - 10:25 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets offered Scott Hairston a one-year, $2 million contract.

This was the club's counter-offer after Hairston asked for a two-year, $8 million deal. The two sides are currently at a stalemate, though the veteran outfielder is expected to decide on a team by the end of this week. Hairston earned $1.1 million last season while hitting .263/.299/.504 with a career-high 20 homers. The Yankees, Cubs and Phillies are among the other teams who have expressed interest.
Source: New York Post
Jan 16 - 8:47 AM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Scott Hairston wanted a two-year, $8 million contract from the Mets.

The Mets "balked" at that request, according to Heyman's source. Hairston has also been linked this offseason to the Yankees, Cubs and Phillies, and is expected to decide on a team by the end of this week. The 32-year-old outfielder batted .263/.299/.504 with 20 home runs and 57 RBI in 134 games last season for the Mets.
Related: Cubs, Yankees, Phillies
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 15 - 4:35 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM reports that Scott Hairston is expected to decide where to sign this week.

A recent report suggested that Hairston was deciding between the Mets and the Yankees, though the Phillies have also been mentioned as a possibility. The Yankees are reportedly reluctant to give Hairston a two-year deal, but the Mets could be willing to go there. They also offer a chance at regular playing time.
Related: Yankees, Phillies
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Jan 15 - 11:24 AM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Mets are viewing Scott Hairston as a "fallback option."

Heyman says the Mets will "move" on Hairston "if they can't get a bigger name." It's surprising given that they haven't really been involved with higher profile names other than Justin Upton and Jason Kubel, and their potential interest in them seemed to fade quickly. The Yankees are also interested in Hairston, but reportedly are "pessimistic" about signing him.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 11 - 1:45 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reports that the Yankees are "pessimistic" about signing Scott Hairston.

The feeling is that he'll get more at-bats elsewhere, which could be a hint that he's leaning toward a return to the Mets. The Yankees are also reluctant to hand out any multi-year deals. Hairston's agent, Casey Close, said Monday that his client should make a decision on where he'll sign within "a matter of days."
Related: Yankees
Source: Andrew Marchand on Twitter
Jan 8 - 11:51 AM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Scott Hairston's agent, Casey Close, told Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York that he continues to talk with both the Mets and Yankees and that his client should make a decision on where he'll sign within "a matter of days."

Other teams could be involved, but it sounds like the Mets and Yankees are the finalists. "I think he's a good fit for either team," said Close. "But there are different roles at each place and Scott is deciding which is the best option for him." Hairston would be an everyday player with the Mets, but he would likely see most of his at-bats against left-handers with the Yankees. Of course, the money and the chance to win will also be significant considerations.
Related: Yankees
Source: ESPN New York
Jan 7 - 5:56 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

The New York Post's Kevin Kernan reports that the Yankees remain interested in Scott Hairston even after the Matt Diaz signing.

Diaz inked a minor league deal earlier this week and could wind up platooning in right field with Ichiro Suzuki, but the Yanks haven't ruled out bringing in a more high profile name. They've been connected to Hairston all offseason, though the outfielder reportedly would prefer to re-sign with the Mets so that he can play every day.
Related: Yankees
Source: New York Post
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 08:17:00 AM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com hears that Scott Hairston prefers to re-sign with the Mets so that he can play every day.

Hairston likely would be in line for more playing time with the Mets than he would elsewhere, but New York also reportedly isn't anxious to offer him the two-year deal he's seeking. The Braves and Yankees are among the clubs pursuing the free agent outfielder.
Source: ESPN New York
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 01:34:00 PM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports that the Braves have interest in Scott Hairston, but he "could be too pricey for them."

The Braves would like to add a left fielder, allowing them to move Martin Prado to third base, but they don't have much money to spend. With the amount of interest he's receiving, Hairston should be able to net a pretty significant two-year deal. The Yankees are among those in on the outfielder.
Related: Braves
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 10:02:00 AM
Scott Hairston - OF - Cubs

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets don't want to go two years on Scott Hairston.

If that's the case, it's likely he'll sign elsewhere, as the Tigers, Giants, Cardinals and Indians are among the other clubs who have expressed interest. The Mets are currently considering alternatives for their outfield in both the free agent and trade markets.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 02:30:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Michael Bowden
7Hector Rondon
8Arodys Vizcaino