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Murphy Draws Lineups on Napkins

Cleveland Guardians' manager Torkelson's counterpart, the Chicago Cubs' David Ross, uses a similar method to prepare for games

Last verified 2026-10-26 00:42 UTC
MANAGER'S LINEUP METHOD
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Key facts

  • Cleveland Guardians manager Torkelson uses a pen and napkin to draw up starting lineups
  • Chicago Cubs manager David Ross also uses this method
  • New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has used this method in the past

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1 cited source: MLB.com

Verified update

Cleveland Guardians manager Torkelson's counterpart, the Chicago Cubs' David Ross, uses a similar method to prepare for games. The method involves using a pen and a napkin to draw up the starting lineups. This is not the first time a manager has used this method, as the New York Yankees' Aaron Boone has also been known to use it.

The use of a pen and a napkin to draw up lineups is a unique approach that sets these managers apart from others in the league.

SourcesMLB.com

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