With our situation, I wouldn't have. Byrd has a lot more power, but since we kind of needed a leadoff hitter, I'd rather take Pierre.

 

Their defense in LF pretty much cancel each other out. Pierre's definitely the better base runner and will most likely put up a higher OBP than Byrd. Plus, we're paying $1 million less for Pierre and for only two years.

The Cubs kind of nead a leadoff type hitter too.

If this is a one year move it's a decent move, but the three years make it mind boggling. I guess it's back-loaded so they have a little money left this year, so it's not 5m per year.

 

Looks like last year was the first time he played over 140 games. What is it with the Cubs giving guys playing 81 games in Arlington coming off some of their best years contracts?

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/...ar=2009&t=b

 

14 of his 20 homers were at home last year and his SLG% was over .100 higher and he only had 15 more PA at home, so it's basically the same.

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/...dma01-bat.shtml

 

lol, similar batters? Number 1 is Reed Johnson.

Edited December 31, 200916 yr by SoxFan562004

Nice pick up for them, but it should have been a 2yr deal max.

LOL... can't wait til 500k Andruw Jones throws up better numbers than Byrd this year. I hate the Cubs, but I like how bad they are/will be for the next few years.