"Happy has nothing to do with it. Professionalism is what it's all about. Sure you like everyone happy, but it's impossible."

On how much the consecutive games streak is a consideration for playing time:

"I can't have it be that way. I'd like to think I'm loyal to my players, but first you have to be loyal to the total 25."

Torre added there could be situations against tough right-handed pitchers where Kemp would sit in favor of Pierre and Ethier.

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