""The strength of our marketplace provides us with tools that not every market has," Kasten said. "That's well known. We've never shied away from it. In fact, we've done the opposite. We said, 'We have a market that will produce for us and reward us if we do our job and do things correctly.' ... And that has been what has kept us going.""
"The Dodgers are now projected to have a luxury tax payroll of more than $400 million for the second consecutive season, sparking outrage from opposing fans who believe the team is ruining the sport."
"When the two-way star agreed to defer most of his salary each season upon signing with the team, the Dodgers made a promise that they would use the savings to continue adding elite talent around him, and that is exactly what they have done."
The Los Angeles Dodgers significantly increased payroll by signing top free agents Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz, producing a projected luxury tax payroll above $400 million for a second straight season. The team benefits from a massive 25-year, $8.35 billion TV rights deal with Charter Communications, strong gate support and robust sponsorship revenue. Shohei Ohtani's global popularity boosts revenue and his salary deferrals were reinvested into additional elite talent. Ownership commitment and market advantages enable continued high spending. President and CEO Stan Kasten acknowledged marketplace strength and affirmed the expectation to contend every year despite external criticism.
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