San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/16/2008
When the A's last had a walk-off homer by a pinch-hitter, it was Scott Hatteberg belting it out of the park on Sept. 4, 2002, to extend a 20-game win streak. Kurt Suzuki's two-run homer on a full-count in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Chicago White...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 05/31/2008
Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times writes of "mounting speculation" about Richie Sexson's situation with the Mariners and "a growing call among fans" for Seattle to acquire recently DFA'd Scott Hatteberg from the Reds to replace him. The Mets are reportedly also in the mix for Hatteberg, who was designated on May 27. Hatteberg is 38 and hitting .173. He did, however, hit .310 last year. Sexson, though...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 05/29/2008
Marty Noble writes that the Mets may move quickly to sign Scott Hatteberg if he clears waivers. The Mariners are also looking at Hatteberg, the Mets interest is contingent upon how long Marlin Anderson is going to be out. If the Mariners do obtain him the Sexson for Delgado discussion may come up again..... Should the Mets determine their primary left-handed pinch-hitter Marlon Anderson will require...
Hot Foot (Free subscription) | 05/29/2008
Marty Noble at MLB.com reports that the Mets have discussed signing Scott Hatteberg to a minor league contract internally. Marlon Anderson’s injury could play a role in the decision. Hatteberg’s value is being a left-hander that hits well against righties. The Mariners have significant interest in Hatteberg as well, having to start Miguel Cairo at [...]
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
The Reds designated for assignment 1B Scott Hatteberg, who is batting .173 with seven strike outs and three extra base hits in 52 at bats this season. In a post to his blog for Newsday, in which he discusses the alleged difficulty of the in-season manager switch, Ken Davidoff writes: “The Mets have some, but only some, interest in [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday, "the Mets have some, but only some" interest in recently-designated first baseman Scott Hatteberg. Davidoff says the Mets will wait until Hatteberg clears waivers and then perhaps see if Hatteberg is open to a minor league deal. Hatteberg is a left-handed hitter who succeeds against righties (as is often the case). Carlos Delgado hasn't succeeded against anyone...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 05/28/2008
The Cincinnati Reds designated first baseman Scott Hatteberg for assignment on Tuesday.
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
The Reds promoted the 21-year-old outfielder from Triple-A Louisville and designated first baseman Scott Hatteberg for assignment, ending his three-year stay in Cincinnati. The Reds picked up Hatteberg's $1.85 million contract option last October, when they weren't sure whether Joey Votto would be ready to take over at first base.
MetsBlog (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
The Reds designated for assignment 1B Scott Hatteberg, who is batting .173 with seven strike outs and three extra base hits in 52 at bats this season. Hatteberg hit .289 in 2006, and hit .310 with a .396 OBP in 361 at bats last season for the Reds, during which he hit .323 against left-handed pitching. …he’d be an [...]
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
Sheesh. Scott Hatteberg has been designated for assigment to make room on the roster for Jay Bruce. Corey Patterson's charmed life as an elite out-maker will continue in Cincinnati for the foreseeable future. As for Hatteberg, Redleg Nation wishes him nothing but the best. Hatteberg has been a wonderful Red, and a better player than anyone [...]
Red Reporter (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
No Link yet, but it is being reported by 700 WLW that the Reds have Designated for Assignment 1B Scott Hatteberg to make room for Jay Bruce. I will update with a link as possible. [Update by MixFMKyle, 05/27/08 2:14 PM EDT ] C. Trent has info on his blog: It's Hatteberg that's designated for assignment to make room for Bruce. Interesting. It makes sense, really, you don't need two left-handed hitting...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
The Reds haven't announced the corresponding move to Jay Bruce's callup yet. John Fay wonders whether they'll opt to designate Scott Hatteberg for assignment, noting his well-diminished role on the team. I speculated back in April that Hatteberg might be a good replacement for Carlos Delgado or complement to Richie Sexson. Corey Patterson has to be worried as well, since Bruce is expected to take over...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Ken Rosenthal has a new column; let's take a look. Aside from Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr., Rosenthal suggests Walt Jocketty could look to trade veterans Paul Bako, Scott Hatteberg, David Weathers, Jeremy Affeldt, and Kent Mercker. Most of the Marlins' best players will reach arbitration for the first time after this season, which could prompt a trade or two. Rosenthal expects collusion investigations...
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 05/05/2008
Some guy over on McCoy's weekly Q&A has a suggestion for how to fix the Reds: Why not trade Adam Dunn, move Joey Votto to left field and play Scott Hatteberg every day at first base? This would improve the team defensively, get more contact hitters in the lineup, and fewer strikeouts, and save the team [...]
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 04/28/2008
According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, first baseman Scott Hatteberg would welcome a trade. Joey Votto, off to a .310/.319/.549 start (AVG/OBP/SLG), seems to have taken Hatteberg's job. When asked about the situation, new GM Walt Jocketty said he hasn't had inquiries on the veteran. He makes just $1.85MM, so that won't be an obstacle. Hatteberg, 38, hit .310/.394/.474 in 116 games last year...
