Should the Dodgers Trade Pierre?

by Eli Greenspan on Jun 10, 2009 12:04 PM EDT

Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre has stepped up big time since Manny Ramirez was suspended, hitting .352 with 28 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, and a .412 on-base percentage. Pierre has three years and 28.5 million dollars left on his contract, and has a limited no-trade clause.

While I think the Dodgers should trade Pierre, mostly because of the prospects they could net, it may not be worth it to eat a large portion of his salary. Pierre is a great fourth outfielder and gives you a speed off the bench. He can bunt almost on command and gives pitchers headaches when he reaches base.

If you were Ned Colletti, would you trade Juan Pierre?

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If I were a GM, I would never trade for Pierre unless he was making less than half of what he is currently making. He has a noodle for an arm and although hitting well now, is not selective enough at the plate. Not worth the money he is being paid.

by Anonymous on Jun 10, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

what!!! never trade for him?? the guys a hitting machine, he hits, runs like crazy and is on base for the big bats when they need it. id take that guy in a heartbeat. who the hell cares about a noodle arm thats the dumbest thing i have ever heard. cardinals should go after him, a 4th outfielder is really not that important. colletti can get a lot right now for pierre while hes hitting 350 and stealing every base. teams in contention need to go get him!

by Anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions

the question was or is if you were Ned Colleti (LA Dodgers) If I was him I would ask myself whats more important? a 4th outfielder/insurance after Manny comes back or another quality starter or reliever or 1 or 2 top prospects? I would keep him in case of injury to an outfielder, since their rotation is pretty solid. Unless they are thin in the farm system I wouldnt trade him.
ON THE OTHER HAND...if I was the Rangers GM. I would be all over him since Josh Hamilton is hurt and he has to be moved from Center Field to minimize risk of injuries. I would ask the Dodgers to pick up 1/3 of his remaining salary say ($8.5M) and would offfer them my top CF AAA prospect Julio Borbon and top AAA 2B Jose Vallejo maybe a good minor league reliever too. Pierre would make an IMMIDIATE IMPACT on any team.

by RANGERS_NC17 on Jun 16, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions