Will Smith, the Dodgers' All-Star catcher, aims to catch elite talent like the upcoming free agent Tarik Skubal. Signed through 2033, Smith sees the value in acquiring top players annually for championship success. Underlining the Dodgers' financial commitment to excellence, Smith acknowledges the uncertainty of roster decisions post-2026. Current projections suggest Skubal may secure a significant long-term contract worth about $400 million, given his impressive performance metrics this season, including a leading ERA and strikeouts. Skubal expresses admiration for the Dodgers' organization and winning culture.
"As the catcher, you want to catch all the best names. As the Dodgers, we want to win the World Series, and that means getting the best players each and every year."
"After 2026, I don't know what we're going to do. That's up to the front office. But it's going to be a high price tag for him."
"You see with the Dodgers, right? A lot of guys want to go play there because they have a great organization, and they know they're going to win, and they're going to have a ton of success, and they're paid pretty well to go there and play."
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