Phillies, Pierre agree on contract
PHILADELPHIA — Ourrfielder Juan Pierre agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies on Friday, getting an invitation to spring training with a club he’s been a nemesis to for years.
The 34-year-old hit .279 with two homers, 50 RBIs and 27 steals for the Chicago White Sox last season, starting 152 games in left field. The left-handed batter hit .329 against lefties.
