From Bronx Bombers to Second Fiddle: How the Dodgers Are Becoming Baseball’s New Dynasty
The player was originally a shortstop, but to suit up for the Yankees, he shifted to third base; however, things have changed now, and it is the Los Angeles Dodgers making the calls.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the kings of large-player contracts, especially after last season's whopping $700 million payout for Shohei Ohtani. This huge contract had everyone talking about how they could possibly afford to shell out such a massive amount for just one player. However, when you consider all the revenue the Dodgers have earned over the years, a $700 million contract isn't so daunting.
Forbes listed the Dodgers' value on their website at $4.8 billion last year. Guess their current value after Ohtani? That's correct—$5.5 billion, a whopping $700 million jump in just one year. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees lost out on the big free agent target they'd been after all off-season to whom? Their arch-rivals, the city's other team?
However, it's not like New York is sitting idle with its wallet unspent. They've invested $280 million in player salaries for stars like Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt. But when you hear about the big-name signings made by the Dodgers, the Yankees' major league roster becomes overshadowed. The Dodgers have secured the talents of Blake Snell, and with a strong pitching rotation that already includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei, they've even added Roki Sasaki to the mix. This has Los Angeles fans buzzing with excitement, but for other teams and their fans, it's just another reminder of the Dodgers' growing reputation as a powerhouse franchise.
They're intelligent operations, and they're expanding their influence in Japan, earning funding support from large organizations there. It's also worth noting that a key factor enabling this growth is a 25-year, $8 billion TV contract they secured about a decade ago. This significant deal is a major reason their payroll is the highest. On the other hand, the Yankees don't have a similar advantage, and it doesn't appear they're making an effort to expand their reach.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Mets, and Padres become major players in big-budget spending
The Yankees' new acquisition has everyone energized. But are they truly in sync? Everyone witnessed their crushing loss to the Dodgers in the World Series. As a team, the Yankees boast a wealth of experienced players. While that gives them a strong edge, they also need a fresh injection of young energy in the lineup and a spark in the clubhouse. Something Juan Soto brought, and something they desperately missed. Now, this advantage has shifted to their nemeses, the New York Mets.
It seems owner Steve Cohen has the same amount of power as the New York Yankees to draw in players of Soto's caliber.
Their lineup boasts big names like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis, and they have a massive payroll. However, does having a large payroll automatically lead to success? Not necessarily. Having a big payroll does improve their chances, though. Just consider the Dodgers as an example.
They certainly wouldn't mind the tag. It's clear that baseball is no longer a one-horse competition. The Yankees may have a rich history, but the Dodgers are already working towards building a brilliant future.
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