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The easiest decision Bruce Bochy had all night was when to put Madison Bumgarner in the game.The hardest thing was supposed to be deciding when to take him out.Actually it wasnt that tough. You dont win three World Series in five years without knowing that sometimes the best buttons are the ones not pushed.The hottest pitcher on the planet wanted the ball in the one game that mattered most. Once he got it, the unassuming man just starting to get some credit as one of the great managers of his era stayed out of his way.Our horse was out there and we rode him, Bochy said. He was throwing so well there was no way I was taking him out.A World Series that struggled to get noticed will now likely be long remembered, thanks to a laconic lefty who won it almost by himself. Bumgarner took the ball on two days of rest in the fifth inning and never came close to giving it up, even when a misplayed single to centre put the tying run on third base with two outs in the ninth.A lot of managers would have gone for their closer by sheer habit by then. Bochy merely stood and watched as Bumgarner got Salvador Perez to foul out to third baseman Pablo Sandoval to cap a World Series performance that brought back memories of pitchers from the past with names like Koufax and Gibson.I think the best word that comes to mind is legendary, first baseman Brandon Belt said. Im just glad he brought me along for the ride.Give Bumgarner credit — and plenty of it — for rising to the occasion in a 3-2 win in a World Series that went all the way to the final out of Game 7 before being decided. He won two games, saved the final, and was virtually unhittable each time he took the mound.But give Bochy credit, too, for refusing to bow to pressure and start his ace in Game 4, a game the Giants desperately needed in San Francisco. Give him credit also for opting not to start Bumgarner in Game 7, even when he knew an aging Tim Hudson probably didnt have what it took to last many innings against the Kansas City Royals.Finally, give him a third World Series ring for bringing Bumgarner in to start the fifth and letting his ace do the rest.I was trying to think along with Boch and was thinking maybe three (innings) out of him, catcher Buster Posey said. But he just kept rolling. It was unbelievable.The same might be said of the most improbable of the Giants three World Series runs with a team that returned only Posey as a position player from the 2010 World Series. It was just a month ago at Dodger Stadium where the Dodgers paused long enough in celebrating their division win to glance over at the Giants dugout and see Bochy and his coaches tipping their caps to them.After going through the wild card game to win a third title, maybe its time others start tipping their caps to a manager who just seems to find ways to put his players in a position to win.He always has faith in us and he shows it, Belt said. We pick up on it and it makes us play better.The Giants rewarded Bochys faith in them when it counted most, less than 24 hours after getting blown out 10-0 in Game 6. They scratched out a couple of runs early, got the go ahead run in the fourth, then sat back and watched as Bumgarner retired batter after batter in despite throwing 117 pitches on Sunday in San Francisco.Setup man Sergio Romo watched what was happening and didnt even bother to stretch. He knew he wouldnt be needed on the one night in baseball when pitch counts meant nothing.In the dugout there was no discussion about when Bumgarner might come out. Bochy simply let his star pitcher do his thing, and five innings of two-hit ball later the Giants were world champions.Afterward, the talk was about dynasties and with three titles in five years the Giants certainly qualify, even if few outside the Bay Area can figure out how they do it. Great pitching helps, of course, but the sum of this team seems to always be better than the players you see on the field.Thats the mark of a good general manager in Brian Sabean, and a man who is in his 20th year of managing in the big leagues seems to have the job down pat.They know what kind of guys to bring in here, Bumgarner said. Theyre winners, they got it in their DNA.That includes the pitcher whose name will be in the record books among the World Series greats.But dont forget the manager. 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New Jersey Devils Jerseys . -- The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with cornerback Kelvin Hayden. Scott Stevens Jersey . Listen to the Raptors vs. Jazz live tonight on TSN Radio 1050 at 9pm et/6pm pt. The Raptors are 1-1 so far on the five-game junket after defeating Denver and losing to Portland.SCOUTED Name: Morgan Schneiderlin Age: 25 Position: Midfielder Game watched: Manchester United vs Southampton, Premier League game at Old Trafford on Sunday January 11th, 2015. Reason for watching: Third vs Fourth in the Premier League at a time when the transfer window is open. With many teams linked to Schneiderlin since the summer, it was a great opportunity to watch the central midfielder perform in a big game at an enormous ground. Tactical Team Shape – Southampton boss Ronald Koeman asked his team to play a 4-4-1-1 shape but the versatility came inside the midfield four. Behind them a normally organized defence, led by the impressive Jose Fonte, overcame a first half injury to Toby Alderweireld to again shine. In front of them, Koeman asked debutant Eljero Elia to roam across the field with Graziano Pelle up top on his own. Elia often stayed on the left, which meant they were a little lopsided, but to combat that, right back Nathaniel Clyne advanced more than left back Ryan Bertrand. The two full backs were superb in stopping crosses coming in and often had more room than normal as United were very narrow in attack and didnt get many wide men forward to help their full backs. A lot of this came down to how well Southampton played in midfield and their midfield four were the best unit for the visitors. They surprised Louis Van Gaal with a diamond shape meaning they didnt get too deep and could encourage, and often, start the press that worked so effectively to stop United passing it out with their back three. Not surprisingly, Schneiderlin was at the base of the midfield, when in possession, but regularly in defence, he was joined in a fierce line of three by Victor Wanyama and Steven Davis, allowing James Ward-Prowse room just in front to be a key outlet for any transition. Defending – It was a sensational away performance by Southampton, led by the controlled Schneiderlin in midfield. United tried many different avenues in attack, moved players from different positions but couldnt unlock the tightest defence in the league. The French midfielders impact on all of that was enormous. When you visit Old Trafford, you need supreme discipline in midfield. Schneiderlin had this and led by example, helping his team to do the same. He glides through a match and is regularly in the right position at the right time. The Saints defended very deep and offered the wings to United, something that in the past would have been dangerous but this United team didnt have numbers out wide or effective crossers. When one did come in, it often found Schneiderlin who positioned himself in front of the back four as a key member of the midfield line of three in front of the back four. Attacking – Southampton have not climbed to third in the table simply because they are good without the ball and Schneiderlin plays a key part in their attacks. Koemans men are very good in transitions because the players understand where they need to be. Schneiderlin reads the game superbly and rarely plays a pass into feet in a vulnerable scenario. There is a trust from the opponent that when he passes it to them, he knows they have time to receive and react. After United conceded, the home team did ignite some pace into their attacks and it was then that Schneiderlin blossomed even more. Here he is facing up to Juan Mata... Soon after, he would force the Spaniard to pass the ball, before receiving it back and getting bullied off the ball by Schneiderlin, who again calmly started another attack from deep... Physicality Strength – Schneiderlin doesnt intimidate with any of his physical attributes. He isnt tall for a footballer, muscular or really strong but he certainly makes a team much stronger by how he plays. Power – Such a crucial aspect of a modern day midfielder and this is where he shines. Despite failing the eye test in his appearance, he more than makes up for that in the way he plays, brushing people aside, keeping the ball close to feet and in control and regularly changing the momentum of who is in control of the ball. Speed – He is not slow but his speed comes from his mind. Reaction – This is perhaps his greatest of all strengths when defending against an attack. Has the capability to read a game superbly and is equally important in this skillset whether he is running towards his own goal or facing the right way to attack. When a long ball comes over and drags the central defenders back, often a gap can appear for an opponent to run into. Its this Zone 14 that can be so crucial for opponents to unlocck Southampton.ddddddddddddSchneiderlin is the ultimate protector of this zone. If he isnt in it, he gets back into it quickly. In the opening half, this happened at Old Trafford and suddenly he found himself in a foot race with Wayne Rooney to get to the loose ball in a key position... With both central defenders occupied with the forward and the ball, they needed their defensive-minded midfielder to come to the rescue. Schneiderlin does that with authority, chesting the ball back to a teammate for the danger to be cleared... Endurance – Outstanding. Was not daunted by the big occasion and grew stronger as the game wore on. Work rate – Doesnt waste energy running around a lot and diving into unnecessary challenges like many do who play his position in the Premier League. Technique First touch – Simple and quick. Is more than aware of the things he does well and is not a player who will take more touches than he needs and then expose his team in transition. Passing – Comfortable with the ball, can come deep and split the centre-backs to receive it but also thinks about making the first pass forward rather than to the side or behind. The most frequent teammate he passed to in this game was Ward-Prowse who played directly in front of him. Weaker foot – His left doesnt get used often but his balance is very good, particularly in the challenge. Tackling – At the end of the 2012/13 Premier League season, he led the league in tackles but he no longer tops such a chart. Much of this has to do with the improvement of Southampton as he is no longer needed to sweep up as many problems as the first Saints side under Nigel Adkins, for example. Still, when needed, he has the necessary traits to tackle well. Like many defensive midfielders, is only hesitant to do this when intelligent forwards have gotten in behind him into the space and he is chasing back to them after getting drawn out to a wide position to double up in defence with a full back. Heading – Won two of three aerial duels and, crucially, also made to two very important headed clearances close to his own box which were helped by his footballing IQ as he was in the right position to head the ball when he came in. Decision Making – Schneiderlins calmness is admirable. It is what allows him to stroll through a game at a level that has caught the eye of bigger clubs. Knows when he has a more than reasonable chance at a key interception as you can see here as he prepares for a ball to be played into Rooneys feet... Then shows tremendous anticipation to execute one of his five valuable interceptions in the game... Mental Courage – It was a very impressive display at a ground that has swallowed up careers in the past. Confidence – Now knows he is a big-time player and hasnt allowed his form to drop because of it. Communication – A true leader who isnt shy to point to his goalkeeper and defenders areas on the field they should have passed to. Concentration – Outstanding positional awareness. It is fascinating to watch a game just focusing on him, particularly when the opponents have the ball. Like a boxer, his head never stops moving, side to side, left to right but his body language remains cool, standing up right, observing everything. Conclusion It is clear that his time at Southampton is coming to an end. When Tottenham made an offer in the summer, he sulked and wanted to force a move. Unlike many, when he didnt get his way, he got right back in the team and performed at a high level. Since then, he has only improved. He started all of their first dozen league matches and Southampton lost just two of their first 12 games. Then he was injured, at 0-0, against Man City and they went on to lose 3-0 without him. While sidelined, they lost three more times out of four and we were robbed of seeing him play against top teams like Arsenal and Man Utd. Not anymore. This was an excellent performance at one of the most difficult grounds to visit. Southampton are in the hunt for the Champions League and know if they sell him this month, that will be an unlikely goal to achieve. Expect that stance to be tested with multiple offers in the next couple of weeks. Chelsea and Man City are in a different league, but he could start regularly for anyone else. He would be a great addition for Liverpool and is exactly what Arsenal need, bringing much needed presence and power to a team that has been exposed in this area against big teams for far too long. He is also more than worth the amount Man Utd wasted on Marouane Fellaini. ' ' '