Yankees managing partner Hal Steinbrenner doesn’t believe his team can operate the way the Los Angeles Dodgers do. He made that clear when addressing the Dodgers’ aggressive spending this offseason, pointing out that their approach isn’t realistic for “most owners.” But while Steinbrenner is trying to frame the Yankees as financially cautious compared to Los Angeles, the reality is that the Dodgers have found a way to outmaneuver them while keeping long-term flexibility intact.
The Dodgers have deferred nearly a billion dollars in two offseasons, spreading out massive contracts to allow for more immediate spending power.