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This recent signing also casts a shadow on the contract negotiations of other prominent managers in the league, such as Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speculation is rife regarding how Boone’s contract might affect Roberts, especially considering Roberts is known to seek a lucrative long-term deal reflecting his successful tenure with the Dodgers.
Roberts, who holds two World Series rings, is comparatively positioned as a manager of a team expecting success every season. His leverage is strong, suggesting that Mickey Callaway’s recent five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs doesn’t diminish the value of Roberts or other top-tier managers like Boone, despite their differing contract situations.