Dodgers News | Rumors: Dave Roberts, Aroldis Chapman

The Dodgers hired a new manager yesterday, and predictably most of today’s chatter around the team revolves around that. Oh, and there are free agency rumors too. Can’t miss those.

Dodgers Nation

• As you already know, the team hired Dave Roberts as its next manager.
• Roberts called the job the “opportunity of a lifetime.“
• Gabe Kapler, who was one of the managerial finalists, praised Roberts.
• The hire has been given a big thumbs up by fans.
• Our Brian Robitaille wonders how Joc Pederson can bounce back from a rather disappointing finish to his 2015 season.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• Here are other reactions to the Dodgers’ hire. [True Blue LA]
• Dustin Nosler thinks the team should stay away from Jordan Zimmermann in free agency. [Dodgers Digest]
• Bill Shaikin thinks Andrew Friedman’s decision to hire Dave Roberts will be “make or break” for the executive. [LA Times]
• Steve Dilbeck says the “love fest” for Dave Roberts should slow down a bit. [LA Times]

Dodgers National

•  Roberts becomes the first minority manager in Dodgers’ history. [ESPN]
• The team has looked into possibility acquiring Aroldis Chapman [CBS Sports]
• David Schoenfield lists the five most likely destinations for Yasiel Puig. [ESPN]