EXCLUSIVE: Is LA Dodgers’ Superteam a Good Thing? Top MLB Expert Backs It Amidst Widespread Debate

Currently, the baseball world is quite polarized. The super team that the Los Angeles Dodgers have created has been given a mixed response by the fans. While many are looking forward to seeing a potentially new dynasty, a huge number call it a threat to the sport. In an Exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, MLB Expert Jim Callis gave his two cents regarding this.

Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It’s absurd that the Dodgers now have all four of them in their fold. While the team could create controversy due to the methods through which it was created, Jim Callis shared how baseball was set to benefit from this superteam.

MLB Expert Jim Callis finds the Los Angeles Dodgers beneficial for the sport

The Dodgers’ historic offseason has created worries regarding financial fair play in the league. With fans worrying about the competitiveness of the small-market teams, calls for equity have gotten louder. In an Exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Jim Callis informed how the existence of a super team can bring attention to the sport. 

“Are the Dodgers the favorite to win the World Series? Yes, but they’ve probably been a favorite for a lot of years. But it creates interest like “Geez! here’s a superteam can anyone beat them?” People are gonna be tracking that all year. I think it’s good for the sport.” Callis said. 

The biggest worry regarding the Dodgers’ heavy spending has been that this creates disparity between teams. Callis was quick to point out that baseball is over $11 billion industry with shared revenues in place and teams do make money. “Teams can’t spend to the Dodgers level, but a lot of small market teams I think can spend a lot more if they wanted to.” Callis pointed out. 

Callis then shared how, despite huge additions, it still doesn’t guarantee World Series success for the Dodgers. The playoffs are too unpredictable and tend to spring a surprise. Callis explained, “It’s still hard to win the playoffs. The Dodgers been very good, I think they’ve been in the playoffs for 11 years now but have won one World Series. Even if you get a bye in the first round. You’ve got to win three rounds of playoffs. I think baseball is more volatile in the playoffs than any other sport.” 

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One can argue that money cannot buy success. Last year proved it when the top three paid teams – the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, and the San Diego Padres failed to make it to the playoffs. So time will tell how things will stand for the Dodgers. But, one thing is certain – the Blue Crew will get a lot of eyeballs this season.

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