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Luxury Tax and Future Financial Maneuverability
A significant aspect of the Dodgers’ strategy is their increasingly cavalier attitude toward the luxury tax threshold, something that previously restrained their operations. Gonzalez highlighted that the Dodgers are now structuring deals with deferred payments—essentially allowing them to spread out financial commitments over time.
This maneuvering, combined with the prospect of significant financial gains from their international star players, sets a pathway for continued team investment. They are banking on success not just in the short term but also looking towards building a legacy that could define the franchise for years to come.