Dodgers president Stan Kasten doesn't see the need for the Dodgers to follow in the footsteps of the Mets and Padres when it comes to roster building.
especially, it highlighted the growing contrast between two of Major League Baseball’s marquee brands.
Though it has only resulted in one World Series championship, the Dodgers are still in the midst of a golden age. “That’s not a goal of ours, to get every year’s top guy,” Kasten said. “We try to do something reasonable that fills holes.”The Dodgers remain one of baseball’s biggest spenders. They have a luxury tax payroll of roughly $250 million this year, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts, putting them in line to pay tax penalties for a third straight time.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen waits before a game between the Dodgers and Mets at Citi Field in New York.Other clubs seemingly mirrored those tactics too, with the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies also surpassing the Dodgers in spending.Add enough to remain a present-day contender, while maintaining the kind of financial flexibility they believe is critical to prolonged future success.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
'Just Dingers' J.D. Martinez gives Dodgers a lift in Tuesday's win over MetsSlumping Dodger J.D. Martinez got to the stadium early Tuesday to work on some things, and it paid off with a two-homer game.
Leer más »
Dodgers honor legendary broadcaster Vin Scully with tribute before Mets gameThe Los Angeles Dodgers honored the late Vin Scully on Tuesday before a game against the New York Mets. Scully called Dodgers games for 67 years.
Leer más »
Mets vs. Dodgers odds, prediction: Our favorite MLB pick WednesdayGet to dinner early with this bet on the Mets vs. Dodgers game Wednesday.
Leer más »
Dodgers vs. New York Mets: Max Scherzer is ejected in fourth inningBreaking: Mets starter and former Dodger Max Scherzer has been ejected from Wednesday's game before the fourth inning against the Dodgers after arguing over the issue of what substance was on his hands and glove.
Leer más »
Max Scherzer ejected from Dodgers-Mets game over alleged foreign substance on glove.Mets starter Max Scherzer was ejected when he came out to the mound for the fourth inning of Wednesday afternoon's game against the Dodgers for allegedly having a foreign substance on his glove and a potential substance on his hand.
Leer más »
Kershaw notches 200th career victory as Dodgers defeat MetsClayton Kershaw recorded the 200th win of his career Tuesday night, pitching seven scoreless innings against the star-studded New York Mets, scattering three hits, walking none and striking out nine while leading his Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-0 victory.
Leer más »