Dodgers Nation · May 7, 2020
Dodgers Video: Dave Roberts, Don Mattingly and Managing Around Analytics
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke candidly with former Dodger Brett Tomko on his podcast “Bleav in Dugout Dudes”. Roberts asserted, whoever was to follow Don Mattingly as Dodgers manager was going to be deemed a puppet by fans and media.
We discuss Dave Roberts’ comments and break down some of his managerial miscues that have cost the Dodgers during his tenure. Plus, does Dave Roberts need to win a World Series in the next two years to keep his job?
What are your thoughts? Do you consider Dave Roberts a puppet? Where do you stand on analytics in game decision making?
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