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NEW YORK -- Yasiel Puig knew the question was coming. What about that rocket throw to third base Tuesday night? The one you made when the inning was already over? Before it was even translated into Spanish for him, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger broke into the sheepish grin of a forgetful schoolboy who keeps getting sent to the principals office for the same silly offence. And he was ready with a playful response: Blame it on teammate Juan Uribe. See, only a few days before, Uribe and third base coach Lorenzo Bundy, who doubles as a translator for Puig, were marveling out loud about how the young right fielder hadnt goofed in more than a week. Turns out, they jinxed him! At least thats the way Puig tells it. "So when he made the mistake last night," Bundy said Wednesday, "Juan came off the field, he was looking for me and he goes, Lorenzo, hes back! Hes back!" The Dodgers are accustomed to those sort of untamed miscues from Puig -- over-exuberant baserunning, wild throws from the outfield, huge hacks at the plate. They laughed off his latest gaffe against the New York Mets because it was harmless: Puig caught a routine fly for the third out and immediately whipped a laser beam across the diamond to hold an opposing runner who was only headed back to the bench. Puig got razzed in the dugout, for sure. He may have forgotten how many outs there were, but hes been right on point at the plate. The second-year star from Cuba has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games, batting .408 with seven homers and 23 RBIs during that stretch. Hes all over the National League leaderboard, ranking second in RBIs (37) and slugging percentage (.610), fourth in on-base percentage (.427) and fifth in home runs (10). Puig credits Uribe and fellow teammate Adrian Gonzalez, among others, with helping him polish his game. Hes laying off bad pitches and having more disciplined at-bats. Hes hitting the cutoff man and eliminating fundamental mistakes on the bases. "I just think hes making adjustments," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "Really his whole game has just matured, so I think that maturity has really been the key for him." All without losing the unique effervescence thats already made him a fan favourite around the majors. "Guys that love to play, you can just see it. And I think thats what people love about Yasiel," Mattingly said. "You get that Little League quality thats just lovin playing baseball. And I think thats what people really like seeing. A guy that plays hard with that energy, and then the talent." The 23-year-old Puig is a rare talent, indeed. That quickly became clear when he burst into the majors with a bang last June. But hes also riled opponents with his antics on the field. Some dont like the way he flips his bat when he connects. Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner took exception to that this season and barked at Puig after he rounded third. "Its his style. Its been a way that hes played baseball for a long time," Bundy said, translating for Puig. "He doesnt really worry about the other team or what other players think about him -- other than his team, our team. "He says he tries to play the game hard, he tries to play the game happy. He wants to have a good time when hes playing. He said this is a game of entertainment. He doesnt really play it to offend people, but he does have a good time playing the game of baseball. But he doesnt really worry about the opinions of other teams." Details of Puigs dangerous escape from Cuba in June 2012 were revealed last month in a story first reported by Los Angeles Magazine. According to court documents in a federal lawsuit in Miami, smugglers who helped Puig leave his country on a speedboat have made death threats against him and a boxer who says he defected with Puig. The outfielder signed a $42 million, seven-year contract with the Dodgers, a record for a Cuban defector. And in his first visit to Citi Field this week, Puig has put on quite a show. He got three hits and reached base five times in Tuesdays series-opening victory over the Mets. He and Hanley Ramirez hit back-to-back homers in a 4-3 win Wednesday night. Asked if hed had a chance to do any sightseeing in New York, Puig said he planned to get to the Statue of Liberty on Thursday and maybe the Empire State Building. Wearing a white T-shirt with "PUIG" written in big red, white and blue letters, he said hes still not used to all the attention and he misses his friends and former teammates in Cuba. Denver Broncos Jerseys . Some will say that Martin is too sensitive while others will say that it is part of the way football is in the locker room. But to have to absorb what was said to him for any rational and intelligent person is too much. Steve Atwater Jersey . 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Directly ahead was open field, the end zone and the Seattle Seahawks place in the NFC championship game.MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact may soon have a European connection: Bologna FC.Impact president Joey Saputo confirmed Thursday that he is part of a group of investors whose offer to buy the 105-year-old Italian club was accepted by the teams board of directors.Saputo said in a statement that a letter of intent was signed and they hope to finalize the agreement on Oct.15.I would like to thank all the people involved in the transaction, especially the loyal supporters of Bologna FC for their encouragement throughout the process, Saputo said.The investment group is led by New York lawyer Joe Tacopina, who resigned as vice-chairman of AS Roma to pursue Bologna.The Impact have a connection with Bologna in striker Marco Di Vaio, who left the Italian club to sign as the Impacts first designated player in 2012.The 38-year-old Di Vaio is set to retire at the end of the Major League Soccer season and is expected to take some form of non-playing job with his former club, although he said nothing was settled on that front. I hope so, Di Vaio said after practice at Saputo Stadium. Were waiting for it to be confirmed on Oct. 15.I hope everything goes well. After, well see if theres a possibility to work again with Joey and with Bologna.The club often called the Rossoblu for their red and blue striped shirts has won seven Italian league titles, but none since 1964. After a weak 2013-14 campaign in Serie A, the top league in Italy, the team was relegated to Serie B.Di Vaio said seeing his former club struggle hurt him.Yeah, a lot, because I fought with my teammates to keep the team in first division, he said. Its too bad they were relegated, but now there is a chance to be something.Its important for the future of the club and the city. If they close (ouut) the contract, it would be a great moment.ddddddddddddhe Impact played a friendly match at Bolognas Stadio DallAra in November, 2012, losing 1-0 on a goal from Daniele Paponi.Paponi and midfielder Andrea Pisanu were then loaned to Montreal for the 2013 season, but have since gone back.Having Saputo as owner of both teams could lead to more exchanges.There would be more opportunity, but the important thing for me is that the Impact already have a future guaranteed and now well see if Bologna can have that, said Di Vaio.Added coach Frank Klopas: Well see. I dont know how it can impact us now. Its a personal investment (by Saputo) with the group. The important thing is Marco can go back and the relationship will only get better. How this club can benefit, well see in the future.Reports in Italy said the investors will inject six million euros (C$8.4 million) immediately in the money-losing club and another 6.3 million euros ($8.9 million) by the end of the season. They also agreed to renovate the 38,279-seat stadium.The board voted in favour of the Tacopina-Saputo bid on Wednesday night.The reports said fans were excited that the sale may give the club the resources to get back to Serie A. Currently, Bologna is sixth place in Serie B at 3-2-2.Bologna FC was founded in 1909 and won league championships in 1925, 1929, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1941 and 1964. Italian Cups followed in 1970 and 1974.The Impacts ties to Italy took another turn this week with the arrival of holding midfielder Marco Donadel, who is to train with the team for 10 days. The 31-year-old former Napoli player insists he is only visiting his friend Di Vaio and is not on a try-out, although he is currently without a club. He would not be able to sign until 2015. 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