"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts responded to Counsell's comments by noting Ohtani is an 'exception because he's an exceptional player,' and it's something that any team can use if they have a two-way player."
"'I don't know. It felt very random and strange to me that he felt the need to bring it up. And when Shohei was on the Angels and MLB was considering this, they reached out to a bunch of teams, us included.'"
"'But I was able to look at what is best for the industry, and Shohei playing and playing more often and staying in games is what is best for this game, best for the fans and everything else.'"
"'We have eight relievers, just like everyone else. We have five starters.'"
The Chicago Cubs faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, with tensions rising off the field. Cubs manager Craig Counsell criticized the Shohei Ohtani rule, while Dodgers manager Dave Roberts defended it, emphasizing Ohtani's exceptional talent. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman found Counsell's comments odd and questioned their timing. He acknowledged the competitive concerns but supported the rule for the benefit of Major League Baseball and fans. Additionally, Friedman clarified misconceptions about the team's pitching roster, correcting the number of relievers on the Dodgers' roster.
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