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The narrative suggests that the Yankees have lost their aggressive stance. The Dodgers' willingness to spend—and their success doing so—has shifted the paradigm of team-building in MLB.
For example, the Dodgers have recently added Edwin Diaz, Mookie Betts, and other top-tier players through trades and free agency. Meanwhile, the Yankees have been more hesitant. Despite opportunities—such as their interest in Cody Bellinger, who remains a free agent—their perceived aversion to aggressive spending and risky moves points to a broader organizational hesitation to fully commit to a "win-at-all-costs" philosophy.