""The expectation always has been, and should continue to be, that we expect to contend every year," team president Stan Kasten reiterated in a recent interview with the California Post. "We're the DODGERS. All caps. It's the kind of franchise we are. Historically, it's what our fans expect and what they deserve. And we will always be trying to deliver that.""
""With the recent signings of Tucker and Díaz, L.A. is expected to have a luxury tax payroll of more than $400 million this year. The Dodgers feel that they can absorb those costs thanks to the unwavering support of their fans, who routinely sell out games at Dodger Stadium and on the road. The club also brings in extra revenue from sponsorships and the presence of Shohei Ohtani, who is the most popular baseball player in the world.""
The Los Angeles Dodgers have achieved 13 consecutive playoff appearances, five National League pennants and three World Series championships and now pursue a potential three-peat after signing Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz. The organization expects to contend for World Series titles every season and will spend heavily to assemble elite rosters. Ownership commitment, sellout crowds at Dodger Stadium and global popularity of Shohei Ohtani help the club absorb a projected luxury tax payroll above $400 million. Critics have called for salary caps and floors in response to the team’s aggressive spending, but front office leadership maintains a focus on winning.
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