SAN DIEGO ? Outfielder Xavier Paul knew when the Los AngelesDodgers signed Tony Gwynn Jr. in the offseason that one of twothings would probably happen. Either Paul would be gone, or the two would battle for a job.Paul, 26 and out of minor league options, made the club out ofspring training for the first time. Then the Dodgers recalledoutfield prospect Jerry Sands from Triple-A Albuquerque, relegatingGwynn Jr. to a bench role. Paul was designated for assignment onApril 18.