[DC 86]

Not sure I consider an $260,000,000 payroll “disciplined”. They have some interesting choices coming up Seager, Taylor, Scherzer and Kershaw to name a few.

The Dodgers have a large payroll but they have been very disciplined in adhering to their process. The Betts extension was the first $100 million contract ever issued under the Friedman regime. They signed Bauer to a high AAV but only a three year commitment, similar to the offer they made to Harper. They have used their prospect capital in trades but held onto their highest ranked prospects. If they engage in any long term free agent contracts they will surely be for players under 30 like Betts.

I'm betting that Zaidi will follow his former employers' model, which may disappoint SF fans hoping for splashy free agent forays but will result in sustainable competitiveness.

[DC 86]

Not sure I consider an $260,000,000 payroll “disciplined”. They have some interesting choices coming up Seager, Taylor, Scherzer and Kershaw to name a few.

The Dodgers have a large payroll but they have been very disciplined in adhering to their process. The Betts extension was the first $100 million contract ever issued under the Friedman regime. They signed Bauer to a high AAV but only a three year commitment, similar to the offer they made to Harper. They have used their prospect capital in trades but held onto their highest ranked prospects. If they engage in any long term free agent contracts they will surely be for players under 30 like Betts.

I'm betting that Zaidi will follow his former employers' model, which may disappoint SF fans hoping for splashy free agent forays but will result in sustainable competitiveness.