Blue Jays C Martin to manage Sunday's finale
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin has a new role for Sunday's season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin has a new role for Sunday's season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 35-year-old will serve as the team's manager.
Outgoing manager John Gibbons confirmed to reporters that Martin will manage the last game.
"Let him have fun with it," Gibbons said.
Martin is slated to do all the typical duties -- fill out the lineup card, handle the bullpen, make in-game decisions and handle pregame and postgame media responsibilities.
Martin, a four-time All-Star, is batting just .194 with 10 homers and 25 RBIs this season.
The Blue Jays announced earlier this week that they were parting ways with Gibbons.
Toronto has a 73-87 record entering Saturday's game at Tropicana Field.
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