"I think the way that the Dodgers' organization and our staff take care of players and families is getting around the league. We've had agents reach out and say, 'Hey, I know you haven't called, but our player would really like to play there.' So we're feeling it way more over the last three-four years. That's the ultimate, because obviously winning is everything, but you win by creating that environment."
"By creating that environment, you get your own players to want to stay, you get players from other organizations wanting to join on, and that's how championships are won. It's kind of a living organism that you have to continue to nurture and enhance, but I feel like we've made a ton of progress on that front. And it's something that is very real and tangible and playing out in free agency."
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed top free agents Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz, addressing outfield and bullpen needs. Tucker was the best available player and reportedly declined other lucrative offers to join Los Angeles. Díaz is expected to strengthen the back end of the bullpen. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said agents have increasingly contacted the team about players wanting to play there, attributing the interest to how the organization treats players and families. The Dodgers have sustained long-term success with 13 consecutive postseason appearances, 12 NL West titles, five pennants and three World Series championships.
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