The Los Angeles were quite upset in their offensive pursuit this offseason after crowning the World Series champion.
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Less than a month after winding up the commissioner’s trophy, the found winter with the signature of two-time Cy Young winner Blakesnell. A five-year, left-handed $182 million contract has caught up with baseball fans.
The continued to acquire some of the best talent on the market, and moans from most of the baseball world continued. A story emerged about the ruining baseball.
Baseball business president Andrew Friedman said the front office didn’t take critics into consideration when making decisions, but rather the priority was to reward the fan base.
“I think I’m looking at it from the other side,” Friedman said. “The opposite is hopeful that our fans are truly happy.
“From our perspective, that’s our only mission: do everything we can to be the great custodian of this organization and reward our incredibly passionate fans.”
There were many critics, but there were far fewer supporters. Nevertheless, two NL MVP Bryce Harper praised the for their favourable spending.
“I don’t know if people like this or not, but I feel like only the losers complain about what they’re doing. I think they’re a great team,” Harper said before the series opener against the . “They’re a great organization.”
Like a true competitor, Harper highly praised his National League rival. The Philadelphia Phillies star took care of the business with Diamond instead as the experienced their first loss of the season in a 3-2 loss.
The ‘ loss was stabbed, but the tribute of defending champion Harper speaks volume to his character.
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