Managers have instant replay cheat sheets

By Craig CalcaterraApr 7, 2014, 1:48 PM EDT
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Mike Bernadino of the Pioneer Press shows us the replay cheat sheet that Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has with him during games:

Handy. Lacking, however, as it does not say “immediately go out onto the field and kill time while you wait for your bench coach to flash you the thumbs-up sign to initiate a challenge.” But based on what we’ve seen, I suppose that’s simply implied.

A.J. Hinch: “If it was any other time of the year, [José Altuve] wouldn’t be in the lineup.”

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By Bill BaerOct 18, 2018, 8:01 PM EDT
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It has been evident throughout the playoffs that Astros second baseman José Altuve’s right knee is bothering him. Altuve battled a right knee issue in July, then banged it up again in Game 2 of the ALDS and it’s been a problem ever since.

Manager A.J. Hinch said that if it were the regular season, he wouldn’t put Altuve in the lineup. Per MLB.com’s Richard Justice, the full quote:

He’s hurt. And if it was any other time of the year, he wouldn’t be in the lineup or wouldn’t be playing. He’d probably be on the DL. … But he’s showing up every day in good spirits, ready to go, giving 100 percent of what he’s got. He should be commended.

Hinch also said of Altuve, “His teammates revere him. The production that he’s doing on one leg is pretty incredible. And he’s trying not to talk about it. And therefore I am.”

During the ALCS, Altuve has hit .250/.368/.313 in 16 at-bats. He has just one extra-base hit but he has racked up three singles and drawn three walks while scoring four runs. Hinch has had Marwin González start at second base Games 3 and 4 and is doing so again on Thursday night in Game 5.