yyys123
Geregistreerd op: 10 Jul 2019
Berichten: 1140
|
 Geplaatst: 07-08-2019 04:28:48 Onderwerp: its all about winning. With that mentality its difficult to |
 |
|
|
| TORONTO – The Blue Jays entered their three-game series with the American League Central-leading Tigers losers of five of six, a slide thats dropped the club five games behind the Orioles for the division lead and a half-game behind the Royals in a cluttered race for the second wild card spot. The team is battered, without Brett Lawrie (oblique) for most of the rest of the regular season while eagerly awaiting the returns of Adam Lind (foot) and Edwin Encarnacion (quadriceps). The Blue Jays dodged a bullet with Melky Cabrera, who played on Friday night despite being hit by a pitch on the right elbow in the first inning the night before. Then theres the opponents starting pitching, a veritable murderers row of three consecutive Cy Young award winners. They are, in order: the Tigers Max Scherzer (Detroit – 2013) and David Price (Tampa Bay – 2012), along with the Mariners Felix Hernandez (Seattle – 2011). Thanks a lot. "Were just going to take it one game at a time," said shortstop Jose Reyes. "We know the next couple of games are going to be tough because were going to face some good pitching but we have our plan, we have our approach. Were just going to go to home plate with the same mentality, looking for a good pitch and try to put the best swing on the ball and try to go from there because we know its not going to be easy." Missing one-third of their starting lineup, three of the most important bats and Lawries plus defence, Toronto is treading water in an increasing cluttered wild card race. The Jays entered Fridays action in a three-way tie with the Yankees and Mariners, nipping at the Royals heels. Its reached the point when the club can ill afford another protracted slide. As time passes by, it becomes less about the number of games by which you trail the wild card leader and more about how many teams there are between. A two or a three-game deficit can seem like a mountain when a club has to leapfrog multiple others. Reyes has a better solution. "We want to win the division," said Reyes. "Getting the second wild card is nothing. We want to win our division. Thats the main goal for us. We know were missing some key pieces in our lineup but we have to deal with what we have here. If everyone continues to contribute were going to be fine." CABRERA OKAY Jose Reyes arrived at Rogers Centre on Friday afternoon and when he checked the lineup, he saw Melky Cabreras name underneath his own. He breathed a sigh of relief. "Theres no doubt we need Melky in the lineup if we want to continue to win," said Reyes. "Melkys been one of, if not the most consistent player in our lineup so we need him back." Cabrera went 1-for-5 with a single and an RBI on Friday night. He tried wearing a bulky elbow protector during batting practice – think Barry Bonds – but opted for a less obstructive wrap. LIND UPDATE Adam Lind wasnt in the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays lineup on Friday afternoon. He went 2-for-2 in his first minor league rehabilitation game on Thursday but felt tightness in his back. Lind has a history of back issues. General manager Alex Anthopoulos said the expectation still is for Lind to return to the lineup sometime next week. Man Utd Shirt Sale . Meanwhile, the Jets extended their winning streak to four and remain perfect under Paul Maurice. Its the Jets second four-game winning streak of the season, the other coming in mid-November. David Beckham Shirt Sales . The Toronto Maple Leafs forward and Nashville Predators goaltender highlighted Mondays waiver transactions, with Calgarys Chuck Kobasew and Edmontons Philip Larsen also being placed on waivers. http://www.ukmanutdjersey.com/marcus-rashford-jersey-man-utd.html . -- Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice tweeted an apparent goodbye after a report about his pending release. Marcus Rashford Jersey Sales . Cavaliers shooting guard Craig Ehlo makes a solid play on the ball, but still Jordan hits the amazing shot. Man Utd Home Kit 19/20 . - A late-game interception by defensive back Malcolm Butler saved the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots.Aitor Karanka has revealed Jose Mourinhos tutelage at Real Madrid was decisive in his transition from coaching to management. After a trophy-laden playing career at the Bernabeu, the Middlesbrough boss returned to the Spanish capital in 2010 to take up the role of Mourinhos assistant.Having been nurtured by the Portuguese early on, Karanka would go on to play a crucial role in Reals title-winning campaign in 2011/12, to date their last La Liga triumph. And, in an exclusive interview with Guillem Balague, Karanka revealed Mourinhos honest, and at times volatile, approach presented opportunities that convinced him to take the step into the dug-out.With Jose you learn every single second. From the first minute he was always teaching me, the Boro boss told Sky Sports.Since I arrived with him he was really supportive with me and he told me that I was going to be one of them. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. One of his best traits is that he is honest and, for me, that is the main thing because as a coach you have to be honest.Sometimes in my career, managers would tell you something to keep the peace but with time you would realise their explanation wasnt the right one. Aitor Karanka spent three seasons working under Mourinho at Madrid. Now some players leave my office thinking that Im not a nice person but a few weeks later they know I told them the truth. Its difficult but you have to be honest.When I arrived I didnt have experience of working with kids in Spain but I did in my first season with Real Madrid.In the second season I started to hold more training sessions and in three years I did a load of press conferences too. R Madrid vs Leganes November 6, 2016, 10:55am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Jose was sent off for a few games which meant I even had to manage the team, so I learnt a lot of things.dddddddddddd After those three years, I felt that I was ready to start my career alone.Karanka won seven major honours in fives season at Real as a player, including three Champions Leagues triumphs.The Spaniard has been able to bring some success to Middlesbrough during his three years on Teesside, ending the clubs seven-year exodus from the Premier League. Aitor Karanka led Middlesbrough to promotion from the Championship last season. And Karanka claims his constant strive for success was instilled at Madrid, adding: Real Madrid teaches you the most important, that is to win.When you arrive at Real Madrid, every single training session is designed to win and you have to win every single game.There are no excuses, its all about winning. With that mentality its difficult to survive because when you are not at the club you are going to lose a few games. Football Score Centre app Sky Sports customers can watch goals and highlights during Arsenal v Tottenham at no extra cost. However, when you lose and you are a winner with that winning mentality, its easier to stomach.Guillem Balagues chat with Aitor Karanka about his journey from northern Spain to the north of England - and the similarities to one of Teessides most-famous sons, Captain Cook - is available On Demand. Also See: Guillem Balague Boro video Boro fixtures Boro stats ' ' ' |
|
