"Obviously the Ohtani deal was at a completely different level from most of the deals that the Dodgers do. I feel like it's just a lever to get a deal done. It's really tough to negotiate a deal. Both parties have notions of what's fair, so you really want every lever at your disposal to find common ground. Performance bonuses are an example of that, signing bonuses are an example of that. It's not just years and dollars, but there are other ways you may try to bridge the gap."
"Ohtani's contract also includes language that requires the Dodgers to re-invest their present day savings back into the roster in pursuit of World Series titles. This has sparked plenty of debate over the strategy. It's permitted under MLB's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and other teams utilize the strategy of deferred money, but only the Dodgers have taken on heavy criticism."
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