LOS ANGELES -- It is a good problem, Dave Roberts will admit, but it torments him nonetheless. His Los Angeles Dodgers will begin the season's second half with what appears to be an excess of quality starting pitchers, and Roberts has spent the past few days racking his brain over how to maximize this newfound depth while navigating the potential obstacles.
At some point this week, before the Dodgers' next game on Friday afternoon, the coaches and front-office members are expected to engage in what Roberts called "deep discussions" to plan for this looming situation.
A six-man rotation is under consideration, especially for an initial stretch of 17 games in 17 days.