LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 22: Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, walks on the field before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on May 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Andrew Friedman doesn’t seem concerned about critics who claim the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball by signing too many top-tier players. In a recent interview on “The Jim Rome Show,” the Dodgers’ president passionately addressed the issue, emphasizing the team’s deep commitment to its fans.
Friedman explained that he and the ownership group feel a strong civic responsibility to deliver success for their loyal supporters, who show up in full force both at home and on the road. He described this relationship with fans as a “virtuous cycle” that fuels the team’s ambition to continue reinvesting in talent and make this a golden era of Dodger baseball.
While fans would likely appreciate this dedication, Friedman also pointed out that the real issue in MLB might not be what the Dodgers are doing, but rather the lack of similar investment from other teams.
The problem lies in the MLB’s revenue-sharing model, which lacks a salary floor, encouraging some teams to spend as little as possible. Though the Dodgers will eventually need to manage their deferred payments, for now, the team has dominated the NL West for nearly a decade and secured two World Series titles since 2020.
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