November 24, 200520 yr I didn't see this posted. If it was, then feel free to delete Mods. Juan Pierre To Cubs Complete 670 The Score in Chicago and RotoWorld are reporting that the Cubs have finalized their deal for center fielder Juan Pierre. Left-handed starter Renyel Pinto and two other unknown prospects will head to the Marlins in the deal. The trade was originally reported by Bruce Levine on ESPN Radio 1000 on November 14th. After speaking with Bruce, MLBTradeRumors.com was able to narrow the possible prospects down to a list of five pitchers. The Cubs hope Pierre can bounce back after posting his lowest OBP since his rookie season. Pierre's game is reliant upon his ability to get on base. He's a subpar defender; Pierre posted the worst range factor in Major League Baseball in 2005 among regular center fielders. The Marlins continue to stack up promising young pitchers as their fire sale continues. Pinto struggled mightily in six Triple A starts, but did an admirable job in 129 Double A innings this year. The stint in Triple A Iowa was his second failed attempt at that level. Pinto continues to be plagued by his high walk rate, but hasn't yet gotten a fair shake in Iowa. Baseball America ranked the 23 year-old righthander 6th among Cubs prospects entering the 2005 season. He has a good changeup, lively fastball, and deceptive delivery.
November 24, 200520 yr Great one of the only players I like to watch are gone. This is a nightmare! Our modern day Ricky Henderson is heading to a team that want him cause he destroyed them.
November 24, 200520 yr Great one of the only players I like to watch are gone. This is a nightmare! Our modern day Ricky Henderson is heading to a team that want him cause he destroyed them. Juan Pierre couldnt hold Rickey's jock
November 24, 200520 yr Wow, this is fantastic. We get a crappy pitcher and two prospects who most likely will never turn out to be anything half decent. OUTSTANDING
November 24, 200520 yr I can't believe we didn't get Felix Pie in the deal!!!! We need future outfielders and he would have been perfect!!!
November 24, 200520 yr This was posted earlier today. Yet, you would think a major news outlet would've picked this up already.
November 24, 200520 yr I can't believe we didn't get Felix Pie in the deal!!!! We need future outfielders and he would have been perfect!!! I can't believe people actually think we should be able to get Felix Pie for Juan Pierre.
November 24, 200520 yr Did I read correctly in another thread that the Marlins were going to wait for Loria to get back from Italy before any more trading scenarios would take place. I wouldn't believe to much that comes out of Rotoworl or Chi-Town anyways. But, if this trade is true I would suspect that Beinfest is out of his mind. :banghead
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