Dave Roberts, once considered an unlikely candidate for the Dodgers' managerial position, has transformed into a central figure for the team over nearly a decade. He has just secured a lucrative contract extension, making him the highest-paid manager in Major League Baseball. Despite facing criticism and doubts throughout his tenure, his leadership has proven essential and he is recognized as the face of the organization. Roberts embodies a blend of traditional and innovative baseball strategies, and his evolution from a mere possibility to a managerial superstar is a testament to his impact and dedication to the franchise.
If the Dodgers want a combination of old-school hardball and new-thinking smartball, they could do worse. You hire Dave Roberts because a team of underachievers needs to be prodded by an overachiever.
Nearly 10 years later, the honor is all theirs. Dave Roberts officially became Dodger royalty Monday when he agreed to a contract extension that makes him the richest manager in baseball.
He is the Dodgers' MVP. He is the organization's face and voice and heart. He has evolved from an afterthought into a superstar.
Of the eight different Dodger managers hired since Lasorda retired in 1996, Roberts has been the most universally criticized, second-guessed and roundly booed.
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