WHY I LIKE THE BROTHERS HAIRSTON

They're not home run hitters, they're not speed demons, they're not All-Stars... They're brothers who are probably the most versatile bench players the game has right now.

Jerry Hairston Jr. had played for several years before he slide home in the playoffs in 2009 with one of the most exciting photographs ever. Scott Hairston played for the Diamondbacks for years and showed consistency at the plate as well as solid defense in the outfield. Each plays off each other's strength and when they are together, they can probably supply the most options for any team, a lethal bench you can't compete with. But, the most important thing about the Brothers Hairston... They're inexpensive.

Scott Hairston, as of recently had played for the Padres and Athletics. His average has never been stellar, although he was solid for the Pads in 2008 batting .299 with 17 home runs. The Pads signed the brothers for 2010 and Scott didn't deliver as expected, batting only .210 in 100 something games. Defensively, he's solid. While the Yankees are looking at Andruw Jones for a 4th outfielder role, mostly because of his "pop" and his keen eye for hitting lefties, Scott Hairston can provide a late inning replacement or give an extra option to the Yankees in the outfield. Scott Hairston is due for a monster year, but my opinion is it just should be in less plate appearances and a utility role. He would be more valuable.

Jerry Hairston Jr., Scotty's brother, we are more familiar with. Hairston can start, or be a late inning replacement. Hairston hit .244 for the Padres last season. In the 2 seasons before, he hit .281. Hairston can play every position except for pitcher, catcher and first base. He gives the Yankees plenty to work with.

• Cano needs to come out in the 6th? BOOM, here comes Jerry.
• Gardner needs a rest? Hairston OR Hairston can come in...BOOM.
• Tie game, 9th inning. Swisher on second, one out. Jerry Hairston is a pinch runner for Swish. BOOM...Yanks win 5-4 on a walk off single, Hairston scores.

See what I mean? Options are unlimited. Now could the Yanks bring in both Hairstons? Now that Soriano is a New York Yankee, money is a much bigger issue, Plus, don't forget, the Yankees have a "money reserve" in their back pocket if Pettitte wakes up tomorrow and says "Let's make a deal, I'm coming back." Bottom line, the Brothers Hairston aren't $10 million dollar players, They're not even $4 million players if they take the role I've advertised. So maybe, just maybe, this is something that can provide the Yanks some stability both athletically and financially. Disagree? Comment and tell me.

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