Pie and Jones

[Old_Bay_Oriole]

I've seen this idea posted several times on this board, and I dont think there's much evidence. There's no news of any in-clubhouse feud going on, so until we hear that they get in a fight nothing can or should be assumed.

[Austin]

I always thought Pie spoke french? Really.

He's from the Dominican, so I doubt it.

[dhaze]

As others have said, this has been discussed a few times throughout the year. I think it's simply a result of the limited angles and views of the field that we get from watching on television. We don't get to see the full range of their interaction.

Jones covers a lot of territory and seems to, at times, go for balls out of the traditional CF 'zone'. Might lead to some awkward glances, but I doubt there is ill will involved.

[Malike]

Clearly this team will never win unless Pie and Jones are BFF.

[Crazysilver03]

Jones was pretty upset on that play just now.

[UMDTerrapins]

Well that was Exhibit A. Jones is pissed.

[PrivateO]

Not really about this preschool friendship issue, but the possible lack of communication out in left-center field culd be an issue.

In the 9th, they almost ran into each other on the warning track. Second time it's happened this game.

[The Wedge]

I would be, too. That's twice in a game, three if you count when Pie cut him off on the single, that Pie over-ranged and got in Jones' way.

[scottbbfm]

Yeah....big time. When you are up by 4 in the 9th and can't laugh about that...something is wrong

[dhaze]

Wow, no outfield covers more ground than this one. As Palmer alluded to, this is supposed to be a GOOD thing, to have two guys who can range so well. They just need to get their communication down pat. This is only Pie's 42nd game in left, there is a lot of room for improvement communication wise.

[O-The-Memories]

Jones looked pretty pissed, and for good reason. I'm not sure if there's a communication issue, but DT needs to sit him down and have someone explain to Pie that he's playing left field and what is expected of him out there.

I just hope he gets his time to show progress, because I could see DT benching him for stuff like that, and he's been looking very good at the plate.

[Hank Scorpio]

Pie's a little anxious but I think he means well.

I also think he's a better defensive centerfielder than Jones... but I highly doubt that'll change.

[snatch311]

I doubt that Jones has ever played with an LF with even close to the same range as Pie. So, it's probably a bit awkward for both.

[O-The-Memories]

Pie's a little anxious but I think he means well.

I also think he's a better defensive centerfielder than Jones... but I highly doubt that'll change.

I do too, and that's part of the problem. I really hope that Jones doesn't think Pie is trying to show him up out there. If that's the case, that may be why Jones looks a little annoyed with Pie. I personally think Pie is just young and overzealous, but who knows?

[UMDTerrapins]

Wouldn't it be nice if this was the catalyst for Jones to start taking on a leadership role in the clubhouse.