Oakland is buying?

Oakland acquired Scott Hairston from the padres today for two low level prospects. So Oakland is in buying mode? Maybe, but either way Hairston 29 is under contract until 2011. Hairston has 20-20 ability and he was finally starting to get full time at bats in San Diego. Well now he is guaranteed full time AB's because he is better then Oakland's other options. Also gaining value from this deal is rookie Kyle Blanks. He will now be a full time outfielder in San Diego as they begin their rebuilding process. Blanks has struggled in limited AB's so far hitting 181 and knocking in 3 runs but he is the Padres top prospect and they are going to give him the opportunity to be successful in the bigs. What this means for Oakland is either Travis Buck or Ryan Sweeney are going to the bench or the minors and Hairston will be starting and hitting in a much better lineup. Bottom line: BUY HAIRSTON The Bay State Scout