Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed fan concerns regarding the lack of a salary cap in light of the Los Angeles Dodgers' significant offseason spending. The Dodgers, with a $353 million luxury tax payroll, have raised discussions about competitive balance within the league as teams like the Yankees express their inability to match such expenditures. Manfred emphasized the need for vigilance on this issue and acknowledged that while the Dodgers' spending is within the rules, it raises concerns among fans in smaller markets. He noted the importance of maintaining a competitive and healthy game moving forward.
It's difficult for most of us owners to be able to do the kinds of things that they're doing. We'll see if it pays off.
We need to pay attention to it and determine whether there are things that can be done to allay those concerns.
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