Dave Roberts Reveals Message He Received Before Legendary Stolen Base
Summary
Dave Roberts, now the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, talked about a key stolen base he made in 2004 during a baseball playoff game. Before stealing the base, Roberts received a signal from his then-manager, Terry Francona, which helped set up a big comeback win for the Boston Red Sox.Key Facts
- Dave Roberts is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He played in Major League Baseball for 10 years, known for his defense and speed.
- In 2004, Roberts made a crucial stolen base for the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees.
- Before the stolen base, Red Sox manager Terry Francona gave Roberts a signal with a wink.
- Francona initially signaled for a bunt, but Roberts convinced him to remove the signal, allowing him to steal the base.
- Roberts' steal occurred during the American League Championship Series on October 17, 2004.
- The Red Sox came back to win the series after being down three games, partly thanks to Roberts' actions.
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