The managerial career of Dave Roberts has just begun, but surely few decisions will be easier than this. Clayton Kershaw will start opening day, April 4, in San Diego, Roberts announced Sunday morning at Camelback Ranch in Arizona.
“That was a tough one,” Roberts said. “That was one of the harder managerial decisions I’ve had to make. After a lot of review and thoughts, we came to that conclusion.”
Roberts maintained a straight face through the sarcasm. The placement of Kershaw at the front of the Dodgers’ rotation has never been questioned. The order of the pitchers behind him is a more intriguing subject.