http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1083 Recent articles about Scott Hairston en-us More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP Not my day. Browse more photos » On a day when AN played like the A's did (AN is back up now; after some SB Nation tweaking), it was a small wonder that a loss was the ultimate outcome. This was not the A's best game of the year, and I understand that it's hard to play in September for a club that is out of the race, but we deserve better than what the team gave... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:41:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sloppy_Early_Defense_And_Bad_Baserunning_Cost_As_Extra_Inning_Game/1143119 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sloppy_Early_Defense_And_Bad_Baserunning_Cost_As_Extra_Inning_Game/1143119 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sloppy_Early_Defense_And_Bad_Baserunning_Cost_As_Extra_Inning_Game/1143119 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg The recap itself is pretty simple: Scott Hairston, AN's favorite whipping boy lately, endeared himself to the faithful with a towering grand slam in the 7th inning that turned a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 win. The grand slam came off a right-hander, reliever Shawn Kelley, and made a winner out of Gio Gonzalez, who had just finished 7 IP and left the game trailing -- only to be returned the winning pitcher. Other observations on the game: * It was nice to see a classy move on the p... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:47:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Great_Scott_Hairston_Slams_Mariners_As_Much_As_Weve_Slammed_Him/1125103 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Great_Scott_Hairston_Slams_Mariners_As_Much_As_Weve_Slammed_Him/1125103 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Great_Scott_Hairston_Slams_Mariners_As_Much_As_Weve_Slammed_Him/1125103 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg After three full innings, the A's lead 5-1 over the Angels, on the back of a 2-run home run by Scott Hairston, a 2-run single through the infield by Kurt Suzuki, and a sacrifice fly by Mr. Jack Cust. Meanwhile, Brett Tomko gave up his alloted solo home run, and is hoping to keep his streak going as a member of the green and gold. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:08:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Open_Thread_Game_128_As_at_Angels_Cont/1075986 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Open_Thread_Game_128_As_at_Angels_Cont/1075986 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Open_Thread_Game_128_As_at_Angels_Cont/1075986 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg /patiently waits for Scott Hairston to hit a walkoff home run against the Giants in a road game for a team that doesn't employ him anymore  W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP 2009 - Josh Geer 1-3 15 13 0 0 0 0 84.0 92 55 51 19 17 43 5.46 1.30  W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP 2009 - Tim Lincecum 9-2 17 17 3 2 0 0 121.0 97 34 30 4 30 141 2.23 1.05   Current S... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:15:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Open_GameThread_79/789114 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Open_GameThread_79/789114 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Open_GameThread_79/789114 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg The A's always seem to try and get a jump on the trading deadline.  Today is no different.  The A's decided to acquire Scott Hairston from the San Diego Padres today for Ryan Webb, Craig Italiano and a PTBNL. I like this deal a lot.  It gives the A's a very good outfielder under control until 2011.  It also affords the A's the flexibility to move Matt Holliday when the time and the right deal comes along.  And if it doesn't come along, ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:12:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Traded_to_Oakland_As_for_Two_Minor_League_Pitchers_and_a_PTBNL/774823 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Traded_to_Oakland_As_for_Two_Minor_League_Pitchers_and_a_PTBNL/774823 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Traded_to_Oakland_As_for_Two_Minor_League_Pitchers_and_a_PTBNL/774823 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP Scott Hairston and Kevin Kouzmanoff celebrate the arrival of a package from "Hair Club For Men." Browse more photos » That's my quickie-analysis on the acquisition of Scott Hairston, the wisdom of which really cannot be argued until the PTBNL is revealed. Said player is apparently in the Jehovah's Witness Protection Program throughout July. So rather th... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:09:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Savior_No_Good_Addition_Yes/774824 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Savior_No_Good_Addition_Yes/774824 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Savior_No_Good_Addition_Yes/774824 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP about 1 month ago: San Diego Padres' Scott Hairston follows through with his swing for a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during their baseball game, Monday, June 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) Browse more photos » Oakland Athletics Press Release: OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland A's acquired outfielder Scott Hairston fro... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:48:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oakland_Athletics_Acquire_Scott_Hairston/773634 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oakland_Athletics_Acquire_Scott_Hairston/773634 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Oakland_Athletics_Acquire_Scott_Hairston/773634 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg Scott Hairston has been one of the Padres' best offensive players this season. Thus, naturally, the Padres have decided to trade him for some prospects. Via twitter, the Padres announced Sunday night that they traded Hairston to the Oakland Athletics. In return, the Padres received minor league pitchers Ryan Webb and Craig Italiano in addition to a player to be named later. Hairston is expected to join the A's Monday in Boston. Hairston, 29, is in the midst of easily the best offensiv... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Traded_to_As_Precursor_to_Matt_Holliday_Trade/773415 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Traded_to_As_Precursor_to_Matt_Holliday_Trade/773415 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_Traded_to_As_Precursor_to_Matt_Holliday_Trade/773415 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg Today we traded OF Scott Hairston to the Oakland A's for RHP's Ryan Webb and Craig Italiano as well as a player to be named later.Ryan Webb is a 6'6" 23 year old pitcher currently with AAA Sacramento. Originally a 4th round pick by the A's out of Clearwater Central Catholic HS in Florida, Ryan has been a starter throughout his minor league career until this season in AAA (though he has made two starts). Ryan has always been a good strike thrower with an above average arm ... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:44:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_to_Oakland/773419 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_to_Oakland/773419 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Scott_Hairston_to_Oakland/773419 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg The San Diego Padres have traded outfielder Scott Hairston to the Oakland Athletics for two minor league pitchers and a player to be named. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:17:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/As_acquire_Hairston_from_Padres_for_2_prospects/773417 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/As_acquire_Hairston_from_Padres_for_2_prospects/773417 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/As_acquire_Hairston_from_Padres_for_2_prospects/773417 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP 7 days ago: San Diego Padres' Scott Hairston rounds third following his solo home run off of Texas Rangers' Tommy Hunter in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, June 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Browse more photos » The Padres have traded OFer Scott Hairston to the A's for two minor league pitchers, AAA Rya... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:04:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Padres_Trade_Scott_Hairston_To_The_As/773323 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Padres_Trade_Scott_Hairston_To_The_As/773323 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Padres_Trade_Scott_Hairston_To_The_As/773323 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg According to MLBTradeRumors and the Padres twitter feed, the A's have acquired Scott Hairston from the Padres for 2 minor league pitchers and a PTBNL. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/as-acquire-scott-hairston.html Speculation as to who the minor league arms are? EDIT: It has been confirmed that the pitchers are Ryan Webb and Craig Italiano. Precursor to a Holliday trade perhaps? The outfield is full as it is, which means Buck/Cunningham/Etc aren't going to be playing like... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:43:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hairston_is_an_A/773330 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hairston_is_an_A/773330 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hairston_is_an_A/773330 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e558e70f8dea77f1db2ae70f1ac8d5ced43f5254/small/holliday.jpg The San Diego Padres and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Citi Field. The Padres will trot ace Jake Peavy out to the mound in this one. Righthander Peavy has a 1-1 record and a 3.52 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be John Maine who starts for the Mets. Righthander Maine is 0-0 with a 3.60 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total has not yet ... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:22:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Padres_Mets_Odds_Preview/592723 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Padres_Mets_Odds_Preview/592723