Accolades are coming in from all around the Baseball world regarding the recent hiring of Dave Roberts as the new Dodger manager; including congratulations and encouragement from several former and current Dodgers'. Check some of them out below:
I'm thrilled that Dave Roberts is the new manager of the Dodgers. He is a classy
gentleman widely respected. A fine choice.
— Ross Porter (@therossporter) November 23, 2015
The former Dodger broadcaster is obviously happy with the choice... And so is former teammate David Ross:
Congrats to Dave Roberts on being #Dodgers new Mng. He taught me to be a professional on & off the field! True leader and a great man!
— David Ross (@D_Ross3) November 23, 2015
Saxy is on board:
Congratulations Dave Roberts...New LA Manager...Great choice!
— Steve Sax Speaks (@stevesaxspeaks) November 23, 2015
And so is Pedro:
Good pick on Dave Roberts @dodgers he is a dodger and a winner
— PedroGuerrero (@PedroGuerreroLA) November 23, 2015
The last Dodger GM to win a championship is also behind the pick:
My very best wishes to Dave Roberts as the manager of the Dodgers.
— Fred Claire (@Fred_Claire) November 23, 2015
Heck, even the Mayor loves Roberts:
Proud to welcome Dave Roberts to @Dodgers baseball! pic.twitter.com/nXjxgwKgQR
— LA Mayor's Office (@LAMayorsOffice) November 23, 2015
As for the man who was also in the running for the job, Gabe Kapler also throws in his support:
Dave Roberts is an exceptional individual. pic.twitter.com/3hx6FpFmF1
— gabe kapler (@gabekapler) November 23, 2015
Justin Tuner with his two cents:
Glad to have Dave Roberts on our side!!! Looking forward to getting out to AZ to get 2016 going already #LA @Dodgers ⚾️
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) November 23, 2015
How about Hairston:
Would like to congratulate Dave Roberts on becoming the next Dodger manager. Having known David for… https://t.co/FhfUf1z6fp
— Jerry Hairston, Jr. (@TheRealJHair) November 23, 2015
Here's text of what Jerry wrote on instagram:Would like to congratulate Dave Roberts on becoming the next Dodger manager. Having known David for almost 20 years, there wasn't a Managerial candidate more deserving. As a player he was extremely hard working, intelligent and has always been deeply respected. Got everything out of his ability and I'm sure he'll get the most out of his players. Great teams usually take on the personality of their manager. If that's the case, I'm extremely excited to see Dave's brand of baseballBrett Anderson couldn't help but crack a little joke:
Can't wait to be the first one to ask our new manager if he remembers that time he stole that base for the Red Sox in the playoffs.
— Brett Anderson (@BrettAnderson35) November 23, 2015
Same with Kiké Hernandez:
Welcome back to the #Blue Dave Roberts! I really hope you like bananas!
— Enrique Hernandez (@kikehndez) November 23, 2015
Not only that, I couldn't help but make another fantasy Baseball card in his honor (check that out above). It features a photo taken by Jon SooHoo that was originally taken during the 2004 season of Jose Lima giving Roberts a fantastic hug.
As for Roberts thoughts about rejoining the Dodgers here is what he had to say, via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:
"It's hard for me to put into words what it means to be named manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers," Roberts said. "This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime. The Dodgers are the ground-breaking franchise of Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax, Maury Wills, Fernando Valenzuela and Hideo Nomo. When I put on this uniform as a player, I understood the special responsibility to honor those that played before me as well as the amazing bond between the Dodgers and their fans. I feel that I have now come full circle in my career and there is plenty of unfinished business left in L.A."Yeah, I feel really good about this, and I gotta add that my excitement for the upcoming season has just gone into overdrive.
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