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Roberts: No better stage for Urias to debut
- Updated: May 27, 2016
NEW YORK — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the club had no qualms about throwing No. 1 prospect Julio Urias into the fire in New York, of all places.
“We thought it through as an organization, and we just feel good that his time is now,” Roberts said Friday afternoon. “We believe in Julio as a player. This is fun for baseball in general. For us, there’s no better stage.”
Roberts said the 19-year-old Urias would have a 90-pitch limit, more than he’s ever thrown. Beyond Friday night’s start, the Dodgers remained non-committal.
“Going forward, as an organization, we’ll monitor his innings,” Roberts said. “After tonight, we’ll sit down and evaluate what’s best for Julio and the organization. It’s kind of a day-by-day thing. We know how impactful he is, but we’re cognizant of his usage and his …
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