#managerial-leadership

#managerial-leadership

I would probably stick with AJ. But what Doc [Dave Roberts] did this postseason was super impressive. So I would give it a 1A and 1B, because everybody talks about the rosters that Doc has had, and yes, he has unbelievable talent. But what he did this postseason - and honestly the previous one, too, with how he navigated that Padres series - I give him a whole ton of respect.

"Yeah, I think it's our system, not my system. I can't say enough about [Roberts]. Just the consistency, the relentless optimism, his ability to put guys in great spots to succeed, and his ability to communicate around that," Friedman said of Roberts. "Because it's not always in ways that players want or believe is right. And his ability to lead our group has been exceptional over these 10 years."