Whether or not Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is a good manager is hotly debated topic amongst Dodgers fans. One thing that can’t be debated is Roberts’ ability to connect with his players. His rapport with is players is a key piece of the Dodgers incredible clubhouse chemistry.
Due to the current MLB lockout, Roberts is unable to communicate with any of the Dodgers MLB players. Roberts discussed the challenges of the current situation in an interview on SportsNet LA last week.
“It’s been different, certainly with the lockout. This is a time where I really connect with the players and try to get the vibe of how things are going, talk to them about Spring Training and how their offseason is going.