Part 3/8:
The Mentality of Ownership and Fan Reactions
The crux of the issue might not necessarily be the Dodgers’ expenditure, but rather the mentality of ownership among other teams. For example, the Chicago Cubs’ management faced criticism when fans discovered that their ownership's objective was more about breaking even financially rather than seeking championship titles. Notably, the treatment of Kyle Tucker in contract negotiations raised red flags, leading to frustration within the Cubs fandom.