Dave Roberts
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Mookie Betts, after a successful season, aims to enhance his performance following a playoff slump. Shifting to playing more infield benefited his rest and batting statistics in 2023. Despite a late-season slump, Betts is striving to excel as the regular second baseman, backed by his coach and teammates.
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On the first day of Winter Meetings, LA Dodgers haven’t signed anyone, but manager Dave Roberts indicates Mookie Betts will be the standing second baseman, creating an outfield position. Trade speculations circle around Juan Soto if Shohei Ohtani isn’t signed. Meanwhile, current second baseman Miguel Vargas may be traded due to poor performance.
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Clayton Kershaw, a 16-year Major League player, has undergone his first shoulder surgery. Despite a significant shoulder injury, the Dodgers’ management let Kershaw start the NLDS, marking the worst start of his career. He plans to return for the 2024 season post-recovery. Amidst unprecedentedly frequent injuries amongst the Dodgers’ starters, management is now faced with…
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Contrary to critical sentiment from fans, Dave Roberts remains an effective Dodgers manager, navigating challenges like injuries with strategic adjustments. Despite failure in capturing a full-season world championship since 1988, the blame cannot be laid on Roberts alone, who doesn’t directly hit, pitch, or field. Issues such as player selection, attitude at the plate in…
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