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A panel of ESPN baseball experts is forecasting Los Angeles Dodgers?manager Dave Roberts?and Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona?to win the American League and National League Manager of the Year awards, respectively, when the honors are announced Tuesday between 6 and 7 p.m. ET.We had 27 experts pick who they think will win in the NL ?and 26 pick the AL (Christina Kahrl didnt reveal her AL pick). The voting breakdown for the awards is listed below as well as the votes of our experts.Who will win the AL Manager of the Year award?1. Terry Francona Cleveland Indians VOTES: 24Brought the Indians to the playoffs for the second time in four seasons in Cleveland, getting within one win of the franchises first title since 1948. In four seasons in Cleveland, Francona is 352-294 (.545) and is 1,381-1,209 overall, including eight seasons in Boston and four in Philadelphia.2. Buck Showalter Baltimore Orioles VOTES: 2In seven seasons in Baltimore, Showalter has led the Orioles to the playoffs three times, including in 2016 as a wild-card team. His record with the Os is 547-482 (.532) and overall with four teams he is 1,429-1,315.Who will win the NL Manager of the Year award?1. Dave Roberts Los Angeles Dodgers VOTES: 14In his first season with the Dodgers, Roberts led the team to first place in the NL West and the NLCS, losing to the Cubs in six games. Roberts managed around a number of injuries in 2016, with the Dodgers setting an MLB record by sending 28 different players to the DL.2. Joe Maddon Chicago Cubs VOTES: 9In two seasons in Chicago, Maddon has led the Cubs to the playoffs twice and to their first World Series title since 1908. His second in two seasons in Chicago is 200-123 (.619 winning percentage), including a 103-58 mark in 2016.3. Dusty Baker Washington Nationals VOTES: 4Baker led the Nationals to a rebound season and a trip to the playoffs in his first campaign on the bench in DC. For his career, Baker has a regular season record of 1,766-1,571 (.529). Hes currently 17th on the list of most wins by a manager.Roman Josi Jersey . With his new coach and six-time Grand Slam singles champion Boris Becker watching him during an official match for the first time, Djokovic appeared tentative early against the Slovakian player, who often appeared content to keep the ball in play. Juuse Saros Jersey . Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. Collaros also started Torontos 23-20 regular-season finale loss to Montreal — Ray didnt dress because the Argos had already clinched first in the East Division — but was one of three quarterbacks to play that day. http://www.authenticpredatorspro.com/Viktor-arvidsson-predators-jersey/ . 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We push each other to be better and from the first guy to last guy everybody can go somewhere and play in this league and be a contributor in this league. A lot of competition but its good competition brings out the best in everybody.Ingram has dealt with injuries his entire career, playing the full schedule just once in 2012, and watching his production dip at times. Two years ago, he rushed for 964 yards and nine touchdowns and added 29 receptions for 145 yards. Its a level he would like to see again.Thats what I want to be known for is a guy who can go in there and do everything, Ingram said. Whether its running the ball, lining up in the slot, lining up wide, running routes from the backfield, picking up pass protection, thats something I pride myself on.A position for the Saints that has been depleted by injuries in training camp has been the cornerbacks.Keenan Lewis continues to be held out of practice, Devin Breaux limped off the field after a play and then was carted off in the middle of Thursdays practice. Getting reps for the young guys like P.J. Williams, Brian Dixon and DeVante Harris is helpful to their progress, Saints coach Sean Payton said.Were having a chance to train and develop these guys against some pretty good receivers, he said. I think the opportunity to see a different look and another team just like laast week is a positive one.ddddddddddddFor the Texans, quarterback Brock Osweiler and the entire offensive unit got a chance for a second straight week to practice against another team. Houston hosts the Saints in a preseason game on Saturday night.The best part is the constant, unscouted looks youre seeing, Osweiler said. So it really tests your knowledge of your offensive system.During Thursdays practice, DeAndre Hopkins made some highlight reel catches, including one over Breaux.Playing a defense that gets up in your face helps them get better, Hopkins said, and he has seen the offense improve.Its definitely a lot better from where we started in the spring, he said. A lot of guys are putting more time in in the film room and on their own just trying to master this offense.Osweiler, who joined the team in the offseason, said the offense will take time to master.I think anytime we step onto the field were making progress as an offensive unit, he said. This is a long process, especially when you run an expansive offense like we do here. 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