Pie is out for about a week with a problem below the belt. I have spoke about the Pie and Piniella situation before, and this procedure probably is not taking place now if there is still a competition for the CF job. So, either the Cubs want Pie healthy when they start the year, or they want him healthy so when they trade him, he has no pre-existing medical issue that holds up a trade.
I find it hard to believe that Piniella is happy with a platoon situation which is being discussed for CF. It seems Lou would be intrigued by a more established situation in CF.
