Is it possible the record spending of this free agent window was a blip rather than a trend?
According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, that might just be what certain owners desire. In response to extravagant spending by Mets owner Steve Cohen and the looming bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group — parent company of the Bally regional sports networks (RSNs) that distribute the games of 14 major league teams — owners have created an “economic reform committee.” The group of owners, chaired by Mark Walters of the Dodgers, seeks to address concerns over revenue disparities between clubs, the future of rights distribution, and fears over rising player compensation.