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Message: [QUOTE="Gutter King, post: 5351612, member: 4789"] What I think the casual hasn't come to grips with is that by cornering the Japanese/Korean market, the Dodgers have offset a massive portion of these contracts. It makes it easy for ownership to invest when they are selling a loads of merchandise overseas. This revenue stream has been in place since Nomo was signed in the 90s. Throw in that they probably have the most hispanic fans as well, and it's an absolute masterclass on branding and an execution of a longterm plan. The Dodgers have broken the machine and MLB is screwed without a cap. Other teams will NEVER be able to compete in the landscape they've created. The rubber will meet the road then, and we'll find out then which organizations are serious about ball. [/QUOTE]