Despite rivalry, Giants happy for Roberts in LA

Dave Roberts played for the Giants in 2007-08 to cap a 10-year career. (David Zalubowski/AP)SAN FRANCISCO -- With Dave Roberts becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, Giants past and present have renewed reason to respect their archrivals.

Competing against the Dodgers, who have won three consecutive National League West titles, is enough of a challenge for the Giants. Now they must also confront a club that's led by Roberts, who was held in high regard during a brief yet influential 2007-08 stint with the Giants that ended his 10-year playing career.

"As a rival, I have mixed emotions," said Randy Winn, who patrolled the Giants' outfield alongside Roberts and continues to serve the club…