| Candidate | Andre Ethier | Juan Pierre |
|---|---|---|
|
Age |
26 (on April 10) |
31 (on Aug 14) |
|
Spring BA |
.361 |
.173 |
|
Spring OPS |
1.130 |
.432 |
|
Career OPS |
.821 |
.722 |
|
Notable OF Assists |
2 on Thursday @ Angels |
4 in 162 2007 games |
|
Tony Jackson says? |
3/27: “I was wrong” (to back Pierre) 43 times. |
3/5: “But I still believe the Dodgers are better with him (Pierre) in the lineup.” |
|
Rotoworld? |
3/25: Ethier has done everything he possible can to wrest left field away from Juan Pierre. He’s batting .359/.481/.672 with just three strikeouts in 64 at-bats. We already know he’s a better hitter than Pierre, and he’s an above average defender in left. |
3/29: Juan Pierre was dropped to the eighth spot in the order Friday and went 0-for-3 against the Red Sox. |
|
Baseball Prospectus’ 2008 Predictions: |
.285/.353/.451 |
.289/.332/.356 |
|
Hear them speak! |
3/25: “I was told to come into spring training and show what I’ve got. And I did what I was asked. It’s management’s choice who they’re going to put out there.” |
3/24: “I’m not talking.” |
Looks clear to me! Storm the polls and let your voice be heard! Vote Andre in ’08.
Also, LA Taco was kind enough to ask me to write them a season preview for the Blue – check it out.

