Dodgers News: Analyst Goes in On Mookie, Friedman Confirms Roberts Job Security, a Will Smith Trade Rumor & More
Thus concludes the first full week of the offseason for your Los Angeles Dodgers. After watching the Padres get bounced in the NLCS by the fun and lively Philadelphia Phillies, folks are sure to be longing for their boys in blue.
The stage is set for a Phillies vs Houston Astros World Series starting on the 28th, so there is certain to be quite a number of Philly fans around the baseball world.
In Dodgers news, it was a wild week of reactions and some sound bytes from Andrew Friedman’s all-too-frequent annual early end-of-season press conference.
First up, the lead off hitter. Mookie Betts was the subject of much scrutiny following LA’s postseason exit. Most incendiary on the All-Star, LA Times columnist Bill Plaschke who held no punches on the outfielder who hit just .143 in four NLDS games.
Dodgers Analyst Slams Mookie Betts, ‘He Should Be Embarrassed’
For what it’s worth, Plaschke doubled down.
Dodgers: Mookie Betts “Barely Showed Up This Season”says LA Times Columnist
Beyond Mookie, Dave Roberts had the spotlight firmly pointed in his direction following the playoff loss.
Dodgers: Personality Calls for Dave Roberts’ Job Following NLDS Collapse
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Defends Dave Roberts, Confirms Return
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Not Paying Attention to the Noise Surrounding His Name
Dodgers: LA Columnist Believes Roberts Needs More Help in The Dugout
Dodgers: Andrew Friedman Says No Staff Changes Coming in Wake of NLDS Debacle
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Has No Regrets Over Lackluster Trade Deadline Activity
WATCH: How Dodgers Were an Organizational Failure & Why They Failed in the Postseason vs. Padres in NLDS
Hot Stove
Dodgers: Eric Karros Expects ‘Significant Difference’ in Next Year’s Roster
Dodgers Offseason: What Might a Trade for Shohei Ohtani Look Like?
Fan Corner
Dodgers Polls: Fans Call for New Leadership on LA Bench, Want Roberts Out
Dodgers Fans Not on Board With LA Pursuing Shortstop Carlos Correa
Dodgers Fans Describing the 2022 Season in 3 Words is Frustrating and Heartbreaking
Dodgers Poll: Fans Prefer Trea Turner to Aaron Judge Signing This Hot Stove Season
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- 2022 Dodgers Hardware
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