Part 7/10:
One of the central questions now is whether the Dodgers' recent successes and spending habits are beneficial or detrimental to the game. Perspectives vary widely based on geographic alignments. Fans in larger markets may look to the Dodgers as a model for what their teams should emulate, while smaller-market teams may view them as a representation of financial disparity in MLB.
The Dodgers' impressive payroll sharply contrasts with the financial constraints seen in smaller divisions, epitomized by Aaron Gleeman's tweet highlighting that the Dodgers' payroll alone dwarfs that of the entire AL Central division.