"In luxury tax payments alone, the Los Angeles Dodgers shelled out close to $170 million last season -- more than the combined total of the second- and third-place New York Mets and New York Yankees. The gap between what the Dodgers and others are capable of keeps widening, and that is especially stark within the confines of the National League West, a division L.A. has won in 12 of the past 13 years."
"While the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are suddenly exercising restraint with their payrolls, the Colorado Rockies are prolonging what was already a lengthy rebuild and the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to feel the limitations of their market, the Dodgers are operating with no limitations in their quest for a World Series three-peat. Keeping up requires the type of creativity that continues to strain their rivals."
"What they still need to do: Arenado might no longer be the player Bregman is -- and adding the former Cardinal can't equate to the splash a Marte deal could have made -- but team officials believe he will have a major impact in the clubhouse and are hopeful that he can bounce back offensively"
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid nearly $170 million in luxury tax last season, exceeding the combined total of the second- and third-place Mets and Yankees. That spending gap continues to grow, contributing to sustained Dodgers dominance in the National League West, a division L.A. has won 12 of the last 13 years. The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are exercising payroll restraint, the Colorado Rockies continue a lengthy rebuild, and the Arizona Diamondbacks face market limitations. The Dodgers operate without financial constraints while rivals must pursue creative strategies to remain competitive. Addition of Arenado is expected to aid clubhouse leadership and a hoped-for offensive rebound.
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