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2011 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: OF

Three great outfielders battled mercilessly for the top spot in our 2011 fantasy baseball rankings. Each has his merits, and all should be selected in the first round of your drafts. Ryan Braun is the most highly regarded, topping most sets of rankings at the outfield position. He had a down year for power last season,...

The Dugout: The Seltzer Gag

This is the first I've heard of it, but apparently Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is getting a divorce from his lovely wife Jamie! I guess somebody never heard of Camelot, huh? It's sad for everyone, but I'm sure the McCourts are reasonable people who will handle the divorce with class and grace, continuing...

Twelve Thoughts: Huff's MVP Chances, Gillick in Wrigleyville, Eckstein

The more I learn about Aubrey Huff's season, the higher the red-thonged, San Francisco Giants slugger goes on my MVP ballot. Huff may not crack my top three, but his bat, versatility and goofy, if sartorially icky leadership, deserve extra recognition. Huff moved from first to left, which allowed Buster Posey's bat to...

Speed to Burn: Run With the Brew Crew

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Milwaukee Brewers (LAD, PIT) No team in baseball has a more favorable schedule...

Roto Rush: Derrek Lee Traded to Braves

Derrek Lee is on his way to the Atlanta Braves after the Chicago Cubs dealt the first baseman for three minor leaguers on Wednesday. Lee started slowly in Chicago, batting just .234 with a .708 OPS through the month of June, but has stepped up his hitting of late. Since the beginning of July, Lee is hitting .288. If you...

Juan Pierre News From the Web

05/26/12 Phillies rally to 5-3, 10-inning win over Cardinals Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia PA Ultimately, Hunter Pence provided the margin of victory by driving a Jason Motte fastball over the right-field wall for a two-run home run.
05/24/12 Harper Picks On, Picks Off Juan Pierre Source: NBC - NBC 4 - Washington DC Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has proven that his defensive skills are just as good -- if not better -- than his offensive ones, and he proved that again Wednesday during the Nationals' 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
05/23/12 Phillies launch Helping Hands glove program Source: MLB - Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies, with the help of veteran outfielder Juan Pierre and Citizens Bank, launched the Helping Hands Glove Donation Program at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday.
05/21/12 Phillies showing signs of life Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA For the first time since the day after Opening Day, the Phillies entered a weekend with a winning record.
05/19/12 Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Players Making Statements in... Source: Bleacher Report At the beginning of Spring Training, Juan Pierre wasn't even guaranteed a roster spot.Throughout the first six weeks there have been numerous calls for John Mayberry Jr, coming off of a decent 2011 campaign to start in left field over Pierre as well.

Background on Juan Pierre

Juan D'Vaughn Pierre (born August 14, 1977 in Mobile, Alabama) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies.

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