The New York Mets have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with 2B/OF Scott Hairston. The terms of his contract are not yet clear, but it is known that the contract is a Major League deal and he is guaranteed money. The righthanded Hairston, who will turn 31 this season, is expected to compete with OF Nick Evans for a spot on the bench as a righthanded pinch hitter. In addition, Hairston will also likely join the troupe competing for a job at second base but he does not figure to be in the running for a spot as a utility infielder. Last season Hairston batted .210 with ten home runs, 36 runs batted in and six stolen bases with the San Diego Padres.
In other Mets news, RHP Chris Young passed his physical and his signing has been made official, although the terms of his contract have not yet been made official. With these two signings, the Mets' 40-man roster now stands at 42, meaning that two players will have to be cut to make room for the signings. The cuts are expected to made today. There has been some speculation that the two players could be LHP Oliver Perez and 2B Luis Castillo.
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