Pierre's best bunting days may be behind him
The first of a two-part study on bunting is none too kind to Juan Pierre, but that's not all bad.
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Pierre benefits from long scope
Ozzie Guillen has heaped truckloads of praise on Juan Pierre, and while it's not entirely deserved, it is well timed.
What to watch as the White Sox play out the string
Postseason hopes may be dashed, but there are other reasons to tune in as the Sox finish the final 16 games of their season.
Following up: Bunting Pierre over
Juan Pierre has succeeded when stealing late in games, but still saves most of his running for the first half of games.
White Sox running bases backwards
Ozzie Guillen isn't afraid of letting his players run ... at least until a stolen base would count the most.
Rios' slump is part of the package
Looking at Alex Rios’ splits, I was surprised to see that his he’s only had one month with an OPS above .800. That’s unusual, considering he has an OPS of .830 right now. His sterling May (.344) has done wonders…
Sox have small window to right past wrongs
Watching Scott Podsednik and Juan Pierre contribute RBI singles in the White Sox’s 4-3 victory over Kansas City on Tuesday reminded me that it had been a while since I compared them. Just like last year, they’re proving to be…
For once, baserunning is no issue
In celebration of a rare two-game winning streak, I’d like to say two nice things about two much-maligned members of the White Sox organization. First off, since it was a popular comparison in April, let’s take a look at what…
FAQ: Will Carlos ever hit again?
After an awful start both at the plate and in the field, Juan Pierre has finally found a groove in both facets. He’s hitting .362 in May, he’s been successful on eight of his last nine stolen-base attempts, and he’s…
Demoting Pierre an easy answer, but questions remain
Sometimes things happen for a reason. Take, for instance, Alexei Ramirez’s sacrifice bunt in the seventh inning of the White Sox’s 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. In the previous thread, marshlands said: After all the complaining about Alexei’s ability…