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    Phillies Pierre the Phillie

    Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reports that the Phillies have signed Juan Pierre to a minor league contract.
    Salisbury reported earlier Friday that the two sides were in serious discussions, and evidently they've closed the deal. Financial terms are not yet known. Pierre batted .279/.329/.327 with two homers, 50 RBI and a .657 OPS over 711 plate appearances in 2011 and also went a career-worst 27-for-44 in stolen base attempts. It's not the best spot for him in terms of how much playing time he's likely to receive, but it will give him a better chance to earn a World Series ring. Pierre figures to back up in left and center field and serve as a pinch runner.
    With his lousy defense and someone who can't steal bases at an acceptable rate, I don't see him making the team.

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    Pierre made the team so it looks like I was wrong on this one. I guess they love having a pinch runner with a lousy SB rate.

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    Re: Pierre the Phillie

    Guess this was a good call by Philly.
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