- Tue Jan 28, 2025 1:05 pm
#4953
The Los Angeles Dodgers are making waves in the baseball world with their innovative use of deferred money in player contracts. With a staggering $1.039 billion in deferred payments over the last five years, they are clearly playing a long game that has many fans scratching their heads. Is this a genius strategy or a ticking time bomb for the franchise?
As we look at the contracts of superstars like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, who have significant portions of their salaries deferred, it raises some intriguing questions. How does this approach impact the team's financial health in the long run? Will the Dodgers be able to sustain their current level of spending when these deferred payments come due?
Moreover, Andrew Friedman has described deferred money as a lever in negotiations. Is this a smart tactic that other teams should adopt, or does it create an unfair advantage for the Dodgers?
Let’s not forget the potential backlash from fans of other teams who might view this as a loophole rather than a legitimate strategy. Does this create a sense of jealousy among rival fanbases, as Dave Roberts suggested?
I want to hear your thoughts! Do you think the Dodgers' approach to deferred money is sustainable? How do you feel about the ethics of this strategy in the context of competitive balance in MLB? And what bold predictions do you have for the Dodgers' future as they navigate this financial landscape? Let’s dive into this discussion and see where it takes us!
As we look at the contracts of superstars like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, who have significant portions of their salaries deferred, it raises some intriguing questions. How does this approach impact the team's financial health in the long run? Will the Dodgers be able to sustain their current level of spending when these deferred payments come due?
Moreover, Andrew Friedman has described deferred money as a lever in negotiations. Is this a smart tactic that other teams should adopt, or does it create an unfair advantage for the Dodgers?
Let’s not forget the potential backlash from fans of other teams who might view this as a loophole rather than a legitimate strategy. Does this create a sense of jealousy among rival fanbases, as Dave Roberts suggested?
I want to hear your thoughts! Do you think the Dodgers' approach to deferred money is sustainable? How do you feel about the ethics of this strategy in the context of competitive balance in MLB? And what bold predictions do you have for the Dodgers' future as they navigate this financial landscape? Let’s dive into this discussion and see where it takes us!