Hairston seeking 2 yrs, $8 million, Mets make a counter-offer

The Mets recently rejected Scott Hairston's asking price of 2 yrs, $8 million. They said that they preferred to give him a one year deal worth $2 million, therefore leaving the two sides at a stalemate. We have also heard that the Cubs are now in the mix for Hairston, as well as the Braves, Phillies and Yankees. Hairston hit .263 with 20 home runs and 57 RBI in 377 at bats in 2012 for the Mets, and earned $1.1 million last season.

This Scott Hairston situation is a complete mess. It seems like everyday we are hearing conflicting reports on whether he will sign with the Yankees but will accept a lesser role, or perhaps live with a one year deal with the Mets but get the everyday right field job. In my mind, Hairston is probably worth what he is asking, but the Mets can't afford to give him a contract like that. If the Mets end up letting him go, I'm not going to lose sleep over it or anything, but it would be nice to see him back in 2013 given the weakness of the current outfield.