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The examples of the 2023 World Series finalists—Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks—demonstrate both the potential and the pitfalls of this gamble. The Rangers achieved ultimate success, but the Diamondbacks, despite a strong season, faced injuries and dismantling, leading to a sell-off and rebuild.
The High Cost of Going All-In
Teams that overspend or make aggressive moves often pay a steep price in future seasons, sacrificing depth and flexibility. Many teams find themselves in "rebuilding" or "reloading" phases soon after such pushes.
This mirrors strategies in football and other sports, where winning a championship sometimes leads to a couple of years of mediocrity or decline, due to financial and roster constraints.