So finally, the Dodgers aren’t perfect. At least we know they’re human. Mortal. Thank you, Phillies for that.<\/p>
The Los Angeles Dodgers boast enormous financial power as MLB’s second-wealthiest franchise operating in LA’s massive market. They’ve landed themselves a global superstar who’s basically a walking revenue stream, developed a system that consistently produces homegrown talent, and have built access to cutting-edge technology and analytics. Moreover, they have proved multiple times over the last two offseasons that players want to be in LA, and want to be with the Dodgers by bagging multiple, in-demand free agents.<\/p>
Some people think this setup is unfair, but Bryce Harper isn’t among them.<\/p>
ALSO READ: How Much Money Does Shohei Ohtani Make From Sponsorship Deals?<\/a><\/strong><\/p> Is it unfair? That would require a longer conversation about salary caps, floors, and owner spending powers – all topics that might contribute to another MLB lockout<\/a> which is not quite far away. But honestly, it seems strange when teams complain about the Dodgers. Most owners have plenty of money. Maybe the questions should be directed at those owners who aren’t building competitive teams rather than letting the league revolve around self-defined “big market” teams.<\/p> Back to Harper’s perspective – before facing the defending World Series champions, the Philadelphia Phillies star praised the Dodgers organization while dismissing their critics, via On Pattison:<\/p> “I don’t know if people will like this, but I feel like only losers complain about what they’re doing. I think they’re a great team. They’re a great organization. That’s why guys want to go over there and play. L.A. is a great city to play in, obviously. They’re the Mecca of the world of everything, from food to nightlife to sports, the Dodgers to the Lakers to anybody.”<\/em><\/p>