Dodgers' Pierre says he hasn't accepted his new role - Los Angeles Times

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Juan Pierre Not Happy Being A Bench Player
Published 5/3/2008 by Paul Moro at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Juan Pierre, who has been the odd man out in the crowded Dodgers outfield this year, said following the team's 5-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Thursday that he still has not accepted his current role with the club as a bench player: ...

Pierre Doesn’t Like Bench/Rangers Don’t Like Turnbow
Published 5/3/2008 by Josh Jones at The Transaction Guy
According to the Los Angeles Times, outfielder Juan Pierre is not happy with his current role with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pierre has been the fourth outfielder on the club ever since youngster Matt Kemp has heated up, and seems to be getting a little ticked off. Now Pierre has made it clear that he “hasn’t accepted” being a bench player this year. Could it mean a trade? Possibly, but the fact of the matter is Juan’s salary is set to be paid $8M this year and due another $28M through the next 3 years. His contract will be a ...