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The off-season’s most anticipated storyline revolves around free agency. Predictions are rampant—Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers for a massive $400 million deal, or the Phillies overpaying to retain Kyle Schwarber. The underlying message is that while fans crave star signings, such moves are often disconnected from actual team success. The speaker reminds us that the true determinant of winning championships isn't the biggest offseason splash but assembling the right roster through smart signings, trades, and cap management.