The Dodgers, who were already champions of last year's World Series, continued to upgrade their game this winter, raising concerns among some fans that the lack of a salary cap in the major leagues could lead to an imbalance in competition. Major League President Rob Manfred admitted that he had received a number of fan letters expressing concern about the issue.

"This is something we have to be vigilant about, and we need to look at it and decide if there is a way to alleviate that concern and ensure that we have a competitive and healthy game in the future," Manfrey said. ”

He bluntly said that the Dodgers are a well-functioning and successful team, "everything they do is in accordance with the regulations, they try to provide the best product for the fans, and it's all positive." But some of the letters do reflect that fans in other markets are concerned about the competitiveness of their teams. Manfrey stressed that the major leagues are concerned about the concerns of fans, but he also said: "If the Dodgers were to blame the blame, I wasn't on that side. ”

In response to fans' suggestion to set a salary cap, Manfrey pointed out that there are still two years left before the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement, and the two sides can start negotiations in advance. He said the sooner the discussion opens and more input is added, the more likely it is that the decision that is best for the big leagues as a whole will be assembled.

However, from the player's standpoint, it was natural to oppose the introduction of a salary cap, which was one of the reasons for the general strikes in 1994 and 1995.

Golden Orioles owner David Rubenstein is a proponent of setting a salary cap. Even the Yankees, the "evil empire" of the past, admit that it is difficult to keep up with the Dodgers' money-throwing reinforcements. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said in a recent interview: "It's very difficult for most owners to do what they [the Dodgers] do." It must depend on whether the money spent is effective, and even if you spend money to strengthen the squad, you must spend a relatively injury-free season to see results. ”

The Dodgers' huge investment and successful operation have sparked a lot of discussion about the balance of competition in the major leagues, and the issue of a salary cap is likely to become one of the focal points of collective bargaining in the future.