In a recent article entitled, "How much credit does Jim Leyland deserve for Tigers' wakeup after lineup shakeup?" submitted by Jeff Passon, a writer for Yahoo Sports, informs us of the Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland's decision to shake up his lineup in the wake of game four of the American League Championship Series against the Boston redsox.
"The phones of the Detroit Tigers' position players started buzzing around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Most were still asleep, the grind of the American League Championship Series and another flaccid day of hitting leaving them weary. Torii Hunter peeled his eyes open and read a message from Mac – Lloyd McClendon, his hitting coach: "You're leading off tonight. You OK with that?" Sure, Hunter replied, even though he hadn't done so in 14 years. Once Hunter gave the go-ahead, the other texts pinged through, and Jim Leyland's plan to rouse his team from its doldrums was in motion." This occurance stated by Jeff Passon about the early morning wakeup call outfielder Torii Hunter recieved shows the inside of what many fans dont see behind the scenes of a major league baseball team that is trying to break a slump.
"He didn't gloat after the Tigers rode the new-look batting order to a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the ALCS, knotting the series and ensuring a return this weekend to Fenway Park. Leyland, in fact, dismissed causation, correlation or any sort of relationship between the runs – which in the first three games had come in trickles and drips – and his fiddling: "I don't know that it had anything to do with it. I doubt it very much." This second statement by Jeff Passon proves why so many players love to play for Jim Leyland his why he does what he does. He doesnt mess around with his lineup unless there is something very wrong.
I believe that Jim Leyland is one of the best managers in the game and his win in game four of the ALCS proves that. when he shook up his lineup his players didnt gripe or moan because they respect him and his work.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
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In a recent article entitled, "Is Jameis Winston ready for 'Manziel moment' in Death Valley?" submitted by Eric Adelson, a writer for yahoo sports, informs us of the amazing numbers that Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has put up in his first five games at the college level.
"The Seminoles' two-sport athlete has his Florida State bio listing Bessemer, Ala. as his hometown. That's the same hometown as Bo Jackson. As if that's not enough of a buzz recipe for an outfielder/quarterback who chose the same school as two-sport stars Charlie Ward and Deion Sanders, Winston also has a non-toxic charm that's kept him from any criticism so far. He likes to lead, and teammates like to follow." what Eric Adelson has stated is a prime example of Jameis Winstons young leadership and his ability to play multiple sports at a very high level.
"In his first college football game, in a difficult environment against Pittsburgh, Winston shredded the Panthers for 356 yards and four touchdowns in a performance that looked like the last game of his senior season rather than the first of his Florida State career. He also ran for a touchdown and set the school record for completion percentage, going 25 for 27 in the game." In this statement Eric Adelson explains why Jameis is playing the way he is and what his numbers are and what they represent to the college football media scene.
I personally believe that Jameis Winston will win the Heisman Trophy if he keeps this pace of high level play up,and he has the making to be one of the greatest college football players ever if he can not get into trouble outside of the football field.
In essence, Jameis Winston has been the best football player this first four games of the season and many believe that he will win the Heisman over the defending winner Johnny Manziel and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.
"The Seminoles' two-sport athlete has his Florida State bio listing Bessemer, Ala. as his hometown. That's the same hometown as Bo Jackson. As if that's not enough of a buzz recipe for an outfielder/quarterback who chose the same school as two-sport stars Charlie Ward and Deion Sanders, Winston also has a non-toxic charm that's kept him from any criticism so far. He likes to lead, and teammates like to follow." what Eric Adelson has stated is a prime example of Jameis Winstons young leadership and his ability to play multiple sports at a very high level.
"In his first college football game, in a difficult environment against Pittsburgh, Winston shredded the Panthers for 356 yards and four touchdowns in a performance that looked like the last game of his senior season rather than the first of his Florida State career. He also ran for a touchdown and set the school record for completion percentage, going 25 for 27 in the game." In this statement Eric Adelson explains why Jameis is playing the way he is and what his numbers are and what they represent to the college football media scene.
I personally believe that Jameis Winston will win the Heisman Trophy if he keeps this pace of high level play up,and he has the making to be one of the greatest college football players ever if he can not get into trouble outside of the football field.
In essence, Jameis Winston has been the best football player this first four games of the season and many believe that he will win the Heisman over the defending winner Johnny Manziel and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.
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