07/31: Yanks Trade for Hairston, Shelley Called Up
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees have acquired Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnati Reds, according to Joseph Pawlikowski over at River Ave. Blues (via Joel Sherman). Haven't found any word yet as to what the Yankees gave up in return. Hairston, 33, has put up an OPS of .703 (.254/305/397) in 307 AB's so far this season.
Hairston can play pretty much anywhere on the diamond (he's played everywhere this season except first base and catcher), but he has gotten a plurality of his AB's as a third baseman.
The Yankees have also called up Shelley Duncan and he will be in Chicago for tonight's game, reports Peter Abraham. I think I smell a DFA coming for Cody Ransom.
Update: The Yankees gave up minor league catcher Chase Weems in the trade for Hairston, according to Ken Davidoff.
Hairston can play pretty much anywhere on the diamond (he's played everywhere this season except first base and catcher), but he has gotten a plurality of his AB's as a third baseman.
The Yankees have also called up Shelley Duncan and he will be in Chicago for tonight's game, reports Peter Abraham. I think I smell a DFA coming for Cody Ransom.
Update: The Yankees gave up minor league catcher Chase Weems in the trade for Hairston, according to Ken Davidoff.
