12/02: Proctor and Henn for Pierre?
Posted by: Patrick
According to the New York Post:
For whatever downsides he has, Pierre does intrigue me. I'd be interested to see what a lineup that started with him, Jeter and A-Rod could accomplish. If he doesn't get on base, he could always bat 9th. He'll be 28 on opening day. He puts the ball in play (career .305, 3 seasons with more than 200 hits), he puts it in play with RISP (career .304) and he is capable of getting on base (career .355 OBA). We all know about his speed. He's durable - he hasn't missed a game since 2002, has played 162 games for 3 straight years and has missed 16 games in the last 5 seasons. His D doesn't seem to be particularly noteworthy. But, the deal does interest me and I'd be interested in giving him a go.
Proctor I don't really care about. Henn is a little different though. Not that I like him or anything, but could we get something else for him? Don't know.
Via Alex.
The last time Juan Pierre played center field in Yankee Stadium, he helped the Marlins win the 2003 World Series.
Now, Pierre could be returning to The Bronx as the Yankees’ center-fielder. The cash-dumping Marlins have asked for lefty Sean Henn and right-handed reliever Scott Proctor for Pierre, and the Yankees didn’t reject the offer. ...
When the other center fielders available are presented, Pierre stacks up. The Angels are shopping Darin Erstad and Steve Finley. The Dodgers are expected to trade Milton Bradley before Dec. 20. The Phillies asked for Chien-Ming Wang, possibly the Yankees’ No. 3 starter, for Jason Michaels, who never has been a regular player. Carl Pavano’s name surfaced yesterday in a possible deal for Michaels. Tampa Bay could move Joey Gathright but he is raw.
Now, Pierre could be returning to The Bronx as the Yankees’ center-fielder. The cash-dumping Marlins have asked for lefty Sean Henn and right-handed reliever Scott Proctor for Pierre, and the Yankees didn’t reject the offer. ...
When the other center fielders available are presented, Pierre stacks up. The Angels are shopping Darin Erstad and Steve Finley. The Dodgers are expected to trade Milton Bradley before Dec. 20. The Phillies asked for Chien-Ming Wang, possibly the Yankees’ No. 3 starter, for Jason Michaels, who never has been a regular player. Carl Pavano’s name surfaced yesterday in a possible deal for Michaels. Tampa Bay could move Joey Gathright but he is raw.
For whatever downsides he has, Pierre does intrigue me. I'd be interested to see what a lineup that started with him, Jeter and A-Rod could accomplish. If he doesn't get on base, he could always bat 9th. He'll be 28 on opening day. He puts the ball in play (career .305, 3 seasons with more than 200 hits), he puts it in play with RISP (career .304) and he is capable of getting on base (career .355 OBA). We all know about his speed. He's durable - he hasn't missed a game since 2002, has played 162 games for 3 straight years and has missed 16 games in the last 5 seasons. His D doesn't seem to be particularly noteworthy. But, the deal does interest me and I'd be interested in giving him a go.
Proctor I don't really care about. Henn is a little different though. Not that I like him or anything, but could we get something else for him? Don't know.
Via Alex.
James wrote:
Honestly, I wouldn't do it if you have to add Henn - if it was Proctor straight up - no problem, there are tons of guys who throw hard but straight all over the minors. But Henn...I realize he didn't show much last year in the majors BUT he had just pitched in AAA for the first time in 2005 AND he's a 24 year old LEFTY starter who has averaged around 7 Ks per 9 in the minors. He can be good enough for the Yanks - just give him some time...besides, if he gets traded, Jorge DePaula is our best starter "ready" to come out of the minors.