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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts is Fine With LA Not Being ‘Favorites’ to Win

That’s ok, so we will fly under the radar and win everything.

“I don’t mind it. I think that the smartest people in the room know that you don’t win a postseason in the winter. So, a lot of teams are getting a lot of [attention], which is great, but I know our guys believe we still have a good ballclub.’’

Quote from Dave Robert. Taken from Chloe Clark’s article in Dodgers Nation

https://dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-is-fine-with-la-not-being-favorites-to-win/2023/02/19/

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Talks Mookie Betts’ Future with the Club – Inside the Dodgers | News, Rumors, Videos, Schedule, Roster, Salaries And More

https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-talks-mookie-betts-future-with-the-club-cc22

“We have so much depth on the infield now, I don’t see it happening this year,’’ Roberts says, “but as Father Time takes it toll, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mookie play the last four years of his career at second base.’’

Dave Roberts’ quote from Chloe Clark’s article in Fan Nation

Mookie Betts plays in right field.

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Dave Roberts Speaks His Mind On The 3-Batter Rule For Pitchers That Will Take Effect In 2020

“It’ll be a challenge for pitchers to get right-handed and left-handed batters out,” Roberts said of the three-batter rule that figures to impact situational relievers. Whatever the rules, obviously there’s some consensus, so we’ll abide and support. As they evolve, we evolve.”

Dave Roberts gave us his take on the league’s  new 3-Batter rule that will take place in 2020.

The league adopted this new rule during their winter meetings.  The does not allow the manager change pitchers unless they have faced three batters or the end of the inning.

Click here to read the whole article on Dodger Blue

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