Casey Blake

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The Dodgers continue to be hampered by the season-long woes of Andruw Jones.

The center fielder went 1-for-3 on Friday, raising his season average to a paltry .168. Even with Juan Pierre back in the lineup after returning from the disabled list, Jones managed to still get the start over Andre Ethier, who is batting .277 -- including .296 during July -- but still can't find a regular place in the lineup.

"I told (Ethier) to just bear with me," manager Joe Torre told the Dodgers' official Web site. "I also told him how proud I am for how far he's come and just bear with me while I get a feel for how long it's going to take. It can't take a month. We have to make up our minds in smaller increments."

UNFKNBELIEVABLE!!....Old man, it ain't a tough decision. Bench him, and play Either out there. Don't be weak n' Geritol.