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Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles found themselves in similar circumstances, receiving sympathetic narratives from fans outside their franchise, despite the frustration bubbling among their own supporters. The prevailing sentiment among both Orioles and Cubs fans is that the real problem lies with their ownership, not the Dodgers.
Deferment and Misconceptions
As the Dodgers’ financial strategies, such as deferred payments, continue to garner scrutiny, many misunderstand the implications of this approach. Deferred money—commonly utilized across MLB—isn't strictly a dodger strategy. It’s a practice that other teams also engage in, evidenced by previous contracts with superstars like Francisco Lindor and Chris Sale.