In 2008, Fuld pushed Pie for the center field spot during spring training.
 Piniella said that Pie was only "a head or nose in front" of Fuld,
Hendry observed:  "[Fuld] can run.
He's a tremendous defensive player."
 Hendry also indicated that Fuld was among the club's untouchables, saying: "We're not going to trade [Fuld].
It's pretty simple."
 In late March, however, Piniella chose Pie to open the season as the starting center fielder over Fuld, and sent Fuld down to the minor leagues.
In 2008, Fuld pushed Pie for the center field spot during spring training.  Piniella said that Pie was only "a head or nose in front" of Fuld,
Hendry observed:  "[Fuld] can run. He's a tremendous defensive player."  Hendry also indicated that Fuld was among the club's untouchables, saying: "We're not going to trade [Fuld]. It's pretty simple."  In late March, however, Piniella chose Pie to open the season as the starting center fielder over Fuld, and sent Fuld down to the minor leagues.
Sam Fuld