The top two teams from last season’s National League regular season met on Friday night for the first game of a three-game weekend series. The Philadelphia Phillies narrowly defeated the defending World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a 3-2 victory. The Dodgers are known for consistently adding superstar talent to their already stacked roster, including high-profile players like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani. Despite their massive payroll and ongoing success, the Dodgers are relentless in their pursuit of elite players each offseason.
Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper doesn’t criticize this approach, even embracing it, and even went so far as to say that those who do are “losers.” He expressed his admiration for the Dodgers, stating that they are an exceptional team and organization. Harper believes that anyone who complains about the Dodgers’ strategy of signing star players is simply jealous or resentful. “I don’t know if people will like this, but I feel like only losers complain about what they are doing. I think they are a great team, they are a great organization,” Harper remarked.
Harper also pointed out that the city of Los Angeles itself is a major draw for players, contributing to the Dodgers’ ability to attract talent. He highlighted the city’s appeal, saying, “LA is a great city to play in obviously. They are the Mecca of the world of everything, right? From food to nightlife to sports.” The Dodgers benefit not only from their success on the field but also from the allure of the city, with its rich sports culture, exemplified by not only the Dodgers but also the Lakers. According to Harper, this combination of a successful team and an exciting city makes Los Angeles an ideal destination for top-tier talent. He emphasized that the Dodgers will continue to attract a variety of players, from pitchers to international stars, as they remain a powerhouse in Major League Baseball.
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