So are you thinking that Lou has found favor with Reed Johnson over Pie? With Soriano and Ramirez relatively cold as ice, I can see him looking for a little more production. I seriously doubt you have anything to worry about concerning Pie's grasp on CF. I think Lou may have decided he's unhappy with a $100+ million go for broke roster breaking in 2 rookies in the lineup. And since he's unlikely to be here a couple years from now, he's got very little interest in helping Pie develop for the future if he feels he can get any sort of marginal current upgrade by Johnson. I'm thinking Lou may have decided that Pie getting most of the PA and Johnson spelling him from time to time is going to be more like Johnson getting at least half the PA and Pie having to hit now or never to increase his playing time. He's shown a quick hook with guys before, and unflinching loyalty to little scrappy dudes as well. Yes, I think Lou has found favor with Reed over Pie. I'm not sure he has, and I'm sure he's could just as easily change his mind even if he has. But, the trend as it stands today, is not good.