LOS ANGELES -- Dave Roberts was hired as Dodgers manager. Bob Geren, who also interviewed, wasn't.
If it seems potentially awkward that Geren's consolation price was getting hired as Roberts' bench coach, Geren said that was put to rest when he recently met Roberts.
"Now I understand why they picked him," Geren said. "His enthusiasm is infectious. His personality is off the charts. He's a great pick, just a great choice."
Geren, 54, managed the Oakland A's for five years, when current Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi was in the A's front office. His last four years were spent as bench coach for Mets manager Terry Collins, so at first glance the move is lateral, from East Coast to West Coast.