As if being a first-year manager isn't a tough enough assignment, right after Roberts was hired the Dodgers lost Zack Greinke to the D-backs in free agency. Welcome back to the Dodgers, Dave.
Then, Spring Training turned into an acid test for the new training staff.
Brett Anderson had back surgery. Andre Ethier broke a leg. Frankie Montas had a rib removed. Hyun-Jin Ryu still isn't ready to return nearly a year after shoulder surgery. Brandon McCarthy won't be back from Tommy John surgery until June.