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Dodgers President Shows No Remorse Over Team’s Lavish Spending

Dodgers President Shows No Remorse Over Team’s Lavish Spending

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers' president, Stan Kasten, is confident about the team's high spending on top baseball talent. The Dodgers recently signed players Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz for $309 million combined, aiming to stay competitive in Major League Baseball. Kasten attributes the team's financial strength to its large market and successful management.

Key Facts

  • The Dodgers recently won back-to-back World Series titles.
  • The team signed Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz for a total of $309 million.
  • The Dodgers see themselves as a top franchise aiming to compete every year.
  • Stan Kasten believes their large market gives the Dodgers a financial advantage.
  • The team was bankrupt in 2011 but has financially improved since then.
  • Kasten is unapologetic about the Dodgers' high spending strategy.

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