I probably missed it, but does anyone know any details on his contract? Like how long initially they are giving him? Also, does anyone else wish more than ever that Dee was still here in light of Roberts hiring? Considering DaRo's past, together with Dee = priceless... and excitement.
I've had this weird lingering thought that Jim Tracy will be involved somehow, but idk. Tracy and Roberts have a close relationship, Tracy could serve as the experience on the staff. But idk, Tracy was offered the Padres bench coach gig and turned it down I believe, and who knows if he and the team are interested in a guy who was the Dodgers manager not TOO long ago to come back in a lesser role. I'm not saying it's what I want, I'm just saying it's been in my mind that he makes sense on some levels to be a part of the staff in some capacity
Mark Saxon @markasaxon 1m1 minute ago Dave Roberts: "It’s hard for me to put into words what it means to be named manager of the Dodgers... truly the opportunity of a lifetime." Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) 2 mins ago Andrew Friedman on Dave Roberts: "He has the rare ability to make a genuine connection with every person he comes across." #Dodgers Enrique Hernandez @kikehndez 8m8 minutes ago Welcome back to the #Blue Dave Roberts! I really hope you like bananas!
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers 10m10 minutes ago Welcome back, Dave! Dave Roberts has been named the 10th manager in Los Angeles Dodger history. #Dodgers
AJ Ellis @AJEllis17 3 hours ago AJ Ellis Retweeted David Ross Wow....that carries serious weight coming from a guy like @D_Ross3 @Dodgers fans should love this... David Ross @D_Ross3 Congrats to Dave Roberts on being #Dodgers new Mng. He taught me to be a professional on & off the field! True leader and a great man! 7:52 AM - 23 Nov 2015 · Details
Anybody know how he is as a game time strategist, especially when it comes to pitching use, shift plays, getting the right mix of players in the right situations? Or is he a complete newbie on this as a skip?
jeff reboulet / hitting coach omar daal / pitching coach hiram bocachica / 1B coach marquis grissom / 3b coach odalis perez / bench coach terry mulholland / bullpen coach paul lodOucHEa / catching coach wilkin ruan / conditioning coach cesar izturis / strength coach
I expect the game time strategy will be a collective effort with a lot of it coming down from the FO. Like all the shifts we did last year weren't Mattingly's idea, those were FO moves. It will be more important for Roberts to be an extension of the FO on game time strategy.