Whispers of doubt around Dave Roberts are swirling around the Dodgers camp: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers looking for an extension of Dave Roberts’ contract or not? There has been criticism surrounding the Dodgers’ dominance that has affected the nature and essence of baseball. Seems true?
Well, Dave Roberts, who helped the Dodgers to win the World Series twice, has been praised by Andrew Friedman, the president of the baseball operations, for his contribution. Roberts has spent nine seasons with the Dodgers, and he has managed to stay at the top in terms of winning percentage in the history of baseball. More importantly, under him, the Dodgers have made it to the postseason in every nine seasons. So, why is there a delay in his contract extension?
Friedman believes that Roberts is one of the main reasons behind the Dodgers’ success. Although the conversations have started, which would possibly make Roberts the richest manager in baseball, the deal isn’t finalized yet. The reason? Well, the disparity in compensation between Roberts and his managerial counterpart is one of the main reasons to blame for the delay in the contract extension.
Friedman on February 22 said, “I think the most important thing is he wants to be here, and we want him to be here. I think any time those things are in lockstep, way more often than not, good things happen. So unfortunately for you and Doug here, I don’t have anything to announce. But I appreciate the forum to do it.”
While Friedman wishes for Roberts’ continued leadership, hoping that he remains with the boys in blue, it all depends on the balance that persists between the leadership continuity and financial discretion. Now, with the managerial landscape changing, the Dodgers should make a quick decision—either retain Dave Roberts by putting a good offer on his table or let the team’s foundation get destabilized, eventually letting the Dodgers land in a critical juncture that they never expected, maybe?
However, the Dodgers still are a formidable force to reckon with.
The Dodgers’ global domination is only beginning
One of the major factors behind the Los Angeles Dodgers’ domination is the presence of some Japanese superstars, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki. Just look at the numbers! Ohtani had an average of .310, 1.036 OPS, 130 RBIs, 59 SB, and 54 home runs, while Roki Sasaki, one of the top young prospects, went 7-4 in 2023, with a 1.78 ERA and 135 strikeouts across the 91 innings he played. But there’s more!a
Their Japanese scouting improved to a whole new level as the pitchers started throwing bullpens and long-tossing the balls. However, their main asset still remains the record-breaker Shohei Ohtani; long-tossed, they consider him both an excellent hitter and a pitcher. With the stakes being quite high, the team’s dominance will continue to shape the future of the Dodgers and, at the same time, impact the decision-making process across the baseball sports.
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