After mutually agreeing with Don Mattingly to part ways after the 2015 National League Division Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers set out on an exhaustive search for their next manager. During which time president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman left no stone unturned.
That was despite the widespread perception the Dodgers would promote director of player development Gabe Kapler to manager. Instead, Dave Roberts was formally hired last November, in part due to a stellar interview.
Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi likened it to having the answer sheet for a test. Roberts arrived without previous managerial experience, but had core morals and values he intended to implement.