Props to Dave Roberts for managing the Dodgers to a World Series title. He managed the pitching staff like a master poker player. He knew when to fold in Game 4 and when to push in all his chips during Game 5.
Russell Hosaka
Torrance
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I know that the Roberto Clemente Award was only recently given for the season, but allow me to nominate the Yankees as an early entry for next season’s honor. Never before has a World Series team been more generous than they were to the Dodgers in the fifth inning of the deciding game. Three cheers to the Bronx Bumblers!
Lance Garber
West Los Angeles
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TGIF has taken on a new meaning in L.A. When a Dodger World Series game is on the line, who’s coming up to bat? TGIF. Thank God It’s Freddie [Freeman]!
Joe Kevany
Mount Washington
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In 1988, I was at the Kirk Gibson walk-off World Series home run game with my 71-year-old father. Never thought I would see something like that again. I am now exactly 71 myself, and a week ago I was at the Freeman walk-off home run with my son. Talk about the circle of life and the magic of baseball.
Thank you, Dodgers, for the joy and incredible euphoria you’ve brought to three generations of my family.
Ross Goldberg
Westlake Village
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Dave Roberts has taken a lot of heat for early playoff exits, but it is time to give credit where credit is due. He did an absolutely masterful job in the 2024 season and playoffs of managing an unbelievably depleted pitching staff. His mastery was punctuated at the end of Game 5 of the World Series when he visited the mound in the eighth inning, looked Blake Treinen in the eyes and kept him in to finish the inning. He then selected the unflappable Walker Buehler to close out things in the ninth. Bravo, Dave!
Alan Abajian
Alta Loma
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Congratulations to the Dodgers for their 2024 World Series championship. During their postseason success, manager Dave Roberts proved to be a chess master throughout the playoffs. Maybe now this two-time winning World Series manager, and the man with the highest winning percentage in the history of baseball, will receive a contract extension from the Dodgers’ brain trust. Roberts has rightfully earned his keep and should be appreciated and respected by all.
Chris Sorce
Fountain Valley
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Congrats to the Dodgers on a well-deserved title. However, as a small-market fan (Pittsburgh) transplanted to…