According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, all signs point to the Mets holding on to Scott Hairston rather than trading him before Tuesday's deadline. It rings true to what the Mets have been saying all along. The 32-year-old Hairston is enjoying one of his finest professional seasons, hitting .264/.303/.537 with 14 homers, 44 RBI and six stolen bases. Though he is eligible for free agency after the season, it appears the Mets would like to retain him rather than sell him off for a marginal return.