"It's better what they do than having all these assets and not spending. I think that's worse. I wish a lot of teams found a way to do that. They're not breaking any rules. It is a good buzz for baseball. It's not necessarily a great buzz for opponents, but if you're not breaking any rules, then anyone can do it."
"They're maximizing their efficiency. They're getting contracts that are making them a better club, so it's within the rules. It is a good buzz for baseball. That does bring attention, whether good or bad, love and hate, and that's also what entertainment is about. That's the business we're in as well."
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed top free agents Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz during the offseason, continuing their pattern of substantial spending. While this has renewed discussions about implementing a salary cap in MLB, several prominent players from competing teams have publicly supported the Dodgers' approach. Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Gerrit Cole all praised the organization for maximizing resources within existing rules. These players argue the Dodgers are operating legally and that their spending benefits baseball through increased attention and entertainment value. Some suggested other teams should follow similar spending patterns to remain competitive.
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