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As Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer Dodgers' ways

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred praised the Los Angeles Dodgers for their competitive spirit while expressing concern over financial disparity in MLB due to the lack of a salary cap.
The Dodgers had a $353 million luxury tax payroll last season and paid $103 million in taxes, significantly outspending teams like the Athletics, who had a payroll under $84 million.
This offseason, the Dodgers signed Blake Snell to a $182 million deal and made various investments in players, continuing their trend of high spending.
Despite financial concerns, Manfred stated that teams spending money is never bad for baseball and never bad for players, supporting the Dodgers’ approach within the existing rules.

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The Billings Gazette

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As Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer Dodgers' ways

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has praised the Los Angeles Dodgers for their big-spending ways. He's also expressed concern for the financial disparity they've helped create.

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While Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer the big-spending push of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has praised the Los Angeles Dodgers for their big-spending ways. He's also expressed concern for the financial disparity they've helped create. Others around the league aren't nearly as conflicted. Athletics slugger Brent Rooker believes that teams…

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USA Today

Fans seethe but LA Dodgers' rivals know money can't buy everything: 'They've earned it'

World Series champion Dodgers spent big to get exponentially better this winter.

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ESPN

Manfred: Dodgers doing what the system allows

Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday acknowledged the widespread concern over payroll disparity in MLB but said he blames the system, not the Dodgers.

4 days ago·United States

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FirstSportz

"They are doing what the system allows," Commissioner Rob Manfred DEFENDS LA Dodgers over spending backlash in offseason

FirstSportz After the World Series in 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers went all-out in the offseason. They have splashed huge money The post “They are doing what the system allows,” Commissioner Rob Manfred DEFENDS LA Dodgers over spending backlash in offseason appeared first on FirstSportz.

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El Fildeo

Rob Manfred has a concern about Dodgers spending

The baseball commissioner, Rob Manfred, spoke about the situation of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the aggressive signature strategy they have implemented in recent years. The major league ball boss explained that although he has no problem with the Californian strategy in recent years, he said it is normal for some fans to be concerned. According to statements published by journalist Bob Nightengale, the commissioner pointed out that there are cl…

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