Lil Bit Special Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8922020/Wednesday-MLB-winter-meetings-blog 12:43 p.m. — Mets eyeing Pierre? Imagine Jose Reyes and Juan Pierre combining for 140 stolen bases at the top of the Mets' batting order. The idea is a longshot, but the Mets have shown interest in trading for Pierre, the Dodgers' forgotten outfielder. To move Pierre, the Dodgers would need to assume a large chunk of his remaining salary — $10 million in 2009, $10 million in 2010 and $8.5 million in '11. The Mets' preference in left field is for a right-handed hitter, and Pierre hits from the left side. Where he ranks on the team's list of possibilities is not known. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are reluctant to move Pierre before knowing whether they will keep free-agent left fielder Manny Ramirez. They also are reluctant to move Pierre because they have no idea what they will get out of Andruw Jones, who appeared in only 75 games last season due to a knee injury and batted .158. If Jones proves incapable of playing every day, the Dodgers again will use Matt Kemp in center. And if Ramirez does not return under that scenario, Pierre could end up playing left field. Some teams also have expressed interest in Jones, a move that would require the Dodgers to pay nearly all of his remaining salary — $17.1 million next season with a $5 million deferred payment in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 If they sign this guy, Minaya has officially lost his mind. Pierre utterly sucks in every way possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I still think the Mets need another bat in that lineup. Just seemed to me that yes their bullpen was porous but they couldn't seem to get a run when they needed one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBrick Wall Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I still think the Mets need another bat in that lineup. Just seemed to me that yes their bullpen was porous but they couldn't seem to get a run when they needed one either. Bullpen AND another stick are on the top of their shopping list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 This can not be serious=Pierre has not been good since he left Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 If they sign this guy, Minaya has officially lost his mind. Pierre utterly sucks in every way possible. Thank You. He was a legit to very good player in 03 when they won the WS but since he is absolute rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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