... sample, but it doesn't make it any less of a problem. In specific instances, sure, a guy can turn it around. Scott Hairston is a good example of this. However, the lack of production off the bench is widespread. Worse, it may be a byproduct of ...
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... came 2011. Kelly was brought in to pitch in a blowout loss to the Mets, retiring the only batter he faced, Scott Hairston, on a fly ball. Later in that season, Tigers catcher Victor Martinez was injured in a game and Kelly caught six innings. "I had ...
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... exist. One of the Mets' few outside imports this offseason, Mayberry fits the KOST mold along the lines of Scott Hairston as a veteran bench player with some power. Mayberry's spring training track record is spotty, though he had monster springs in ...
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... exciting. It is, however, very low risk, and the Mets have had success with deals like this in the past. Both Scott Hairston and Marlon Byrd were brought in on similar deals to fill similar roles, and both were valuable contributors in their time in ...
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