Andrew Friedman defended the Dodgers' contract deferral strategy, stating, "I think we're rewarding our incredibly passionate fans." He emphasized it's not cheating but a creative approach to maintain a competitive roster.
Friedman acknowledged that the extreme deferral of Shohei Ohtani’s contract is unusual, saying, "I think the Shohei one is just jarring to people because it's so different... the rest are within the norm."
He clarified that deferrals are just one negotiating tool, saying, "It's just a lever. We’ve done deals that don’t have it... Including deferrals helps as a lever to find that overlap."
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