They way I see it, Pie is no guarantee. Pierre is a proven ML lead off hitter. If he has a great year and Pie is not ready, maybe we're able to use Pie to strengthen our team via trade. Then again, maybe Pie is ready and he compliments Pierre --- many experts aren't pegging Pie as a lead off hitter any way. If Pierre doesn't work out, then he's gone. Sure, we gave up some pitchers, but we can't stock pile all of our young players. Chances have to be taken . . . just the nature of the beast. I, for one, am greatly looking forward to watching Pierre play.