11:33AM EST: Pierre has now agreed to terms with the Phillies, according to Jim Salisbury.

11:07AM EST: The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a deal to sign free agent outfielder Juan Pierre (that's John Peter to you plebes) to a minor league contract, according to Jim Salisbury of CSN and confirmed by Jon Heyman of CBSSports.

Pierre, 34, is a career .296 / .345 / .363 hitter (read: hits for average, walks a little, Tickle-Me-Elmo has more power) but has seen that drop to the .275s over the past couple seasons. He's been remarkably durable, playing 152+ games in nine of his twelve seasons.