The Los Angeles Dodgers have made significant moves in free agency, notably re-signing Teoscar Hernández and acquiring players like Blake Snell and Michael Conforto, shortly after winning the 2024 World Series. Criticism from opponents has highlighted their financial dominance, yet Cubs president Jed Hoyer praised the Dodgers as a well-managed organization, emphasizing their strengths in drafting, smart trades, and a positive team culture. Hoyer contends that the focus on payroll neglects the nuanced ways the Dodgers excel, which involve a commitment to scouting and analytics for long-term success.
We’ve got two teams in the National League, obviously from a financial standpoint, are able to do things other teams can't do.
People focus on the size of their payroll and the deferments, and stuff like that, but it’s just a great organization that’s kind of running on all the cylinders.
The Dodgers do more than just outspend teams for elite players. They have created a positive culture that others want to be part of.
They have created a positive culture that others want to be part of, which is a testament to manager Dave Roberts and the rest of the coaching staff.
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