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Nationals bench coach Randy Knorr on not walking Pete Kozma ...
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[Washington Post (blog)] - Closer Jason Motte stood on deck, and the Cardinals had only one pinch-hitter remaining on the bench, backup catcher Tony Cruz. Johnson liked the matchup for Storen and did not want to load the bases – Storen had already walked two batters in the
Subtle acquisition of Mijares paying off for Giants
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[MLB.com] - Shane Robinson and backup catcher Tony Cruz are the only right-handed options. And the Giants' left-handed brigade has been particularly tough on left-handed hitters. Mijares, who went 3-2 with a ERA in 78 regular-season appearances between
Two days later, Matheny lays his cards on table
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[STLtoday.com] - "I had (Tony) Cruz on deck," Matheny said. "He would have hit." Amid the whirl following the Cardinals' two-out, four-run rally, Matheny never had to address whether he would have let closer Jason Motte hit for himself with the bases loaded and Game 5
Yadi's greatness began while emulating Matheny
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[MLB.com] - Yet, as backup catcher Tony Cruz maintains: "It's so much more than what people see on the field as far as his blocking and his good arm. It's that leader aspect, I think, that he carries. It's obvious that his ability is way up there. But it's the
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