![]() ![]() I probably got more texts after that game than some of the World Series games. ![]() "That really struck a chord with everyone. I would say the appropriate time for us internally is to start thinking about it after we've played our last game of the year." One special moment:īoth Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon said David Bote's walk-off, pinch-hit grand slam to beat the Nationals Sunday night was something special. ![]() "We're just focused on trying to make the absolute most of this season, which means in order: winning the division, playing really well in October and trying to get another ring. "Nothing like that is even a thought in our mind right now and probably not Joe's either," Epstein said. Theo Epstein praised the work of Joe Maddon but said now is not the time to talk about a contract extension for the manager, whose deal runs through the end of the 2019 season. That's the priority." No contract talks yet: "He's going about his business like someone who is on a mission to come back and help this team," Epstein said.Įither way, the Cubs won't rush Darvish's return in part because Epstein said: "We probably have one chance, given where we are on the calendar, to get this right. He said the Cubs would evaluate Darvish Wednesday and that if he felt OK, a minor league rehab start could be next. Team President Theo Epstein also watched Darvish. That's the word I use because he got upset with himself when he spiked one fastball, which I kind of liked. "I was watching that third inning from behind, and really good stuff," said manager Joe Maddon. With Napoli back, Soto can rest meaning that he can become an option with Napoli at first and the Rangers hope that the rest and health means Napoli can return to his 2010 form and be a key player in this offense.Caratini hit one ball into the bleachers, and after one pitch bounced in the dirt, Darvish let out a yell. They have leaned on Geovany Soto since August because Luis Martinez is not able to do the job. However, a rested and healthy Mike Napoli will definitely help some things for the Rangers. By being in a pennant run, Washington has to lean on his starters and how that will affect them come playoff time will be a factor should everything stay the way it is now. There are no scenarios to rest players and play the Gentry’s, Snyder’s and Profar’s (and, when healthy Olt’s) all at once. The problem that the Athletics are causing for the Rangers is that by being so close (and the Angels not even that far behind) is that Washington needs to play his regulars to win games. I think it has gotten to the point where the Athletics are not going away and may make their return to the postseason, undoubtedly pulled together for their teammate Brandon McCarthy who has been improving after one of the scariest injuries on a baseball field in a while. The Athletics are still lingering and currently have a two game lead on the AL East contenders in Baltimore and New York for the first Wild Card spot. The lead in the AL West is still 3, but the good news for the Rangers is that the less games there are to play, the better their situation becomes. It also proved that Washington does know their names as he probably had to write them on the lineup card. Brandon Snyder, Craig Gentry and Jurickson Profar came in to play defense and basically turned into Ron Washington‘s victory cigar. They were helped by a Seattle error, but were able to get the insurance runs and give a rest to the key players in their bullpen by extending the lead and also to several position players. The game was blown open in the eighth inning where the Rangers put hits together to score seven runs and turn a 2-1 lead into a 9-1 lead. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-US PRESSWIREĭarvish’s ERA is now down to 4.02 and in a season of rookies taking the spotlight, Darvish is lurking in the shadows and has the best case to affect the playoffs out of any of the rookies. SeptemArlington, TX, USA Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws to the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. That was Darvish at his best and the pitcher that can become an ace at the Major League level. Seven innings, two hits, nine strikeouts and only one run and two walks. Yesterday against the Seattle Mariners, a team that has given him fits all season, he was as good as we’ve seen him this season. Then, he started seeing teams again and they were able to wait him out and he was up but mostly down. He came out of the blocks as an inconsistent pitcher that couldn’t throw many strikes, then he trusted his stuff and became a dominant pitcher. Yu Darvish has gone through many steps in his first Major League season. ![]()
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