The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced backlash for their aggressive player acquisitions, bolstering their roster with stars like Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell, contributing to a payroll surpassing competitors by up to $100 million. Critics argue this threatens baseball's competitiveness; however, owner Mark Walter defends their approach by citing increased fan engagement and global interest in the sport. Despite having the highest World Series odds, Walter emphasizes the unpredictability of postseason outcomes. Discussions regarding an MLB salary cap have emerged, yet substantial changes are unlikely until the next Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Starting with Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández last year... the Dodgers have aggressively improved their roster.
The Dodgers are adding new fans to the game and raising interest globally... 'We're attracting more fans,' he said.
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