Dave Roberts deserves his flowers.
Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers breaking through last year, he often was criticized by the media and the fan base for his managerial choices. The disgruntlement and criticism has fortunately died down over the last calendar year given the fact he’s established himself as one of the most decorated, well-liked, and well-respected skippers in the history of the sport.
With the goal of essentially starting a dynasty with multiple consecutive championships, Roberts isn’t shying away from the expectations or the naysayers.
When taking the stage after winning the NLCS, Roberts addressed the narrative head-on that the Dodgers are “ruining baseball” with their spending.