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CHEAT CODE: Los Angeles Dodgers $1 Billion Deferred STRATEGY | Managers Admit they FEAR L.A. MVP's

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The Los Angeles Dodgers outmaneuver MLB rivals with a record-shattering $1.064 billion in deferred player contracts. Is this financial wizardry fueling an unstoppable superteam?Harry Ruiz and Travis Rodgers break down why the Dodgers’ “debt” isn’t reckless—it’s an aggressive strategy, powering blockbuster signings like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman while keeping payrolls flexible and the championship window wide open.Dodgers hitters haunt opposing managers, dominating ESPN’s poll of late-inning matchup nightmares, as Betts, Freeman, and Ohtani top the list. The hosts explore what keeps rival teams awake at night, the business risks behind Japanese star Tetsuya Imai’s public anti-Dodgers stance, and how the Dodgers’ star power drives record attendance and revenue. Can any MLB club keep pace, or is LA’s superteam blueprint here to stay?All that and more on today’s episode of Locked On Dodgers!Be a part of the show, hit us up on the  Locked On Dodgers listener line: 279-356-2533 or 279-3 LOCKED. You can either leave us a voicemail or a text and you might be featured in our show.Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and join the conversation!---🔵 Follow & Subscribe for daily Dodgers talk on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-dodgers/Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB ----Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#Dodgers #LADodgers #MLB #LosAngelesDodgers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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