Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Andrew Friedman & Scott Boras Push Back Against Notion Dodgers Are Trying To ‘Buy’ World Series Titles
Dodgers News

Andrew Friedman & Scott Boras Push Back Against Notion Dodgers Are Trying To ‘Buy’ World Series Titles

Matt Borelli
December 15, 2024
3 Min Read
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the first major splash of the offseason by signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract.

The deal includes deferred salary, which is a strategy the team has used in recent years to add as many talented players as possible.

The Dodgers’ recent spending has been criticized by fans of other teams and some who cover the sport. Complaints range from operating in bad faith with deferred money in contracts to outright claims of ruining baseball.

“I think we’re rewarding our incredibly passionate fans,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said after Snell’s press conference at Dodger Stadium.

Agent Scott Boras, who represents Snell and several other high-profile players such as Juan Soto, praised the Dodgers for making a consistent effort to win the World Series.

“I would say that, as George Steinbrenner said, ‘Whatever you do to compete, the fact that I can compete in a different way than others, so be it,'” Boras answered when asked what he would say to the Dodgers’ critics.

“I don’t think that has anything to do with the number of trophies that hang over your stadium. I don’t think fans remember that.”

Even after signing Snell, the Dodgers could still make additional splashes this offseason as they reportedly are interested in Tanner Scott, are widely expected to re-sign Teoscar Hernández, and may be the favorite for Roki Sasaki but he would come at a steep discount due to MLB rules in place for amateur international free agents.

The Dodgers also were part of the Juan Soto sweepstakes, but their bidding trailed fellow finalists before he signed with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contract.

Padres manager Mike Shildt credits Dodgers

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt recently credited the Dodgers for making an effort to put the best possible team on the field every season.

He added that his focus is on defeating L.A. rather than worrying about their strategy of utilizing deferred salary.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Andrew FriedmanLos Angeles DodgersScott Boras
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Dodgers City Connect
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw & Freddie Freeman Receive MLB The Show 23 Diamond Rating

March 20, 2023
March 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, Dave Roberts, Bob Geren
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Is ‘Very Comfortable’ With The Dodgers

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
Andrew-toles-9
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: X-Rays On Andrew Toles’ Knee Look ‘OK,’ But MRI Looms

May 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
Yasmani-grandal
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Refined Swing As Right-Handed Hitter

February 24, 2017
February 24, 2017

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어