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Understanding the financial workings and the implications of deferred money is essential. While other teams can implement similar strategies, the efficacy often depends on the organization’s willingness to invest in talent rather than focus solely on finances.
Small Market Teams: A Different Battle
Amid the Dodgers' transactions, smaller market teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates must navigate their own unique challenges. The Pirates have suffered from an extended period of poor performance, and fans have grown tired of witnessing their franchise star, Andrew McCutchen, receive less attention from ownership.