The headaches for rookie Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts involve every facet of his roster. His lineup features veterans performing below expectations. Beyond the brilliance of Clayton Kershaw, the rotation suffers from inconsistency. The bullpen wobbles with regularity.
And then came Saturday.
“Lasers in the outfield,” Roberts said. “I guess this has been a story.”
Hours before Saturday’s game against the Mets, Roberts found himself discussing the intersection of his team’s analytical bent, the onward rush of technology and his own team’s place within the culture.
The issue stemmed from a pregame flap on Friday.