I've said it before, this is not the time to talk about my displeasure about playing time," said Matthews, who, in the second year of a five-year, $50-million contract, is hitting a disappointing .236 with seven home runs and 38 runs batted in. "We have a really good thing going here. This is the best team I've played on, the best opportunity I've had to play in the postseason, and I don't want to do anything to take away from that." A few weeks ago, there was speculation Matthews might be left off the playoff roster. Managers construct their October benches a little different, often choosing players who give them a better chance to win one game over those who would be more effective every-day players. Reggie Willits is a better pinch-runner than Matthews, and Kendry Morales is probably a better pinch-hitter. Assuming Manager Mike Scioscia carries 10 pitchers and 15 position players, that final spot could come down to Matthews and Robb Quinlan. A performance like Thursday's, an indication Matthews might be warming to his reserve role, will work in the outfielder's favor. "I'll never be happy with this role, we know that," Matthews said. "Just because I'm not in the lineup doesn't mean I'm not going to prepare to play every day. It's not a role that will ever suit me, but I'll be OK with it."" 不知道這場4-5的精彩表現能讓他起死回身嗎 我們等著看吧 --

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