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Yankees Trade For Jerry Hairston

The New York Yankees today acquired infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston, Jr. from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor league catcher Chase Weems. Hairston, 33, batted .254 (78-for-307) with 18 doubles, 1 triple, 8 home runs, 27 RBI and 7 stolen bases in 86 games with the Reds in 2009, appearing at third base (33G), shortstop (31G), second base (9G), left field (9G), right field (5G) and center field (3G). He has hit .271 (71-for-262) with 7 homers in 70 games since May 5 after opening the season with a .156 (7-for-45) average and 1 home run through his first 16 games.

Via Press Release


Report: Reds Get Rolen From Blue Jays

Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Reds have acquired Scott Rolen from the Blue Jays.

Rolen has a no-trade clause in his contract, but is expected to waive it in order to complete the deal.

Toronto will get third baseman Edwin Encarnacion and a minor leaguer from Cincinnati.

Via Twitter (Jon Heyman)


Yankees Obtain Jerry Hairston

The Yankees have obtained Jerry Hairston from the Reds, The Post has learned.

Hairston is a righty batter who plays all over and is hitting .254 this year with eight homers.

Via New York Post


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