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Juan Pierre still headed for the bench when Manny Ramirez returns

 
Despite his strong performance at the plate, the five-time National League singles leader won't be displacing anyone come July 3, Joe Torre says. > Juan Pierre has a higher slugging percentage than Andre Ethier since Manny Ramirez was suspended, but Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said today that Pierre will return to the bench and Ethier will remain a starting outfielder when Ramirez returns July 3. (link)

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