""Managing is, you've got to have really good players," Freddie Freeman said last fall. "When the wrinkles do come, you nail it. Then you manage the egos. Everyone has a little ego. We're all human, that's just how it is. You manage it, keep everybody's egos in the bumpers and that's what makes everyone go out there between 7 and 10 o'clock and give you everything you have.""
"Roberts is widely regarded as one of the most-liked managers in baseball, and Freeman's comments further illustrate that. Roberts' impact on the Dodgers cannot be understated and he was recently rewarded with a record-breaking contract extension that will keep him as manager through at least the 2029 season. Roberts' current contract makes him the highest-paid manager in MLB history by average annual value. Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs remains the highest-paid manager overall with his contract."
Dave Roberts has led the Los Angeles Dodgers to the playoffs in each of his 10 seasons, capturing nine National League West titles, five pennants and three World Series championships. He manages one of the most talented rosters in recent memory and balances on-field strategy with maintaining team focus and cohesion. Freddie Freeman praised Roberts for genuinely caring about players and effectively managing egos to keep performance levels high. Roberts earned a record-breaking extension that keeps him through at least 2029 and makes him the highest-paid manager in MLB history by average annual value. Criticism of some in-game decisions has persisted.
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