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Deferred contracts seem to be gaining traction among players, potentially fueled by Ohtani's success and the Dodgers' strategic approach. In addition to joining the Dodgers, players like Blake Snell and Tommy Edman have also opted for deferred compensation, indicating a trend that could influence future free agency discussions.
With this decentralized method of compensation, teams can collectively assemble a star-studded lineup. One might ask, how does a billion dollars in deferred payments translate to success on the field? For many players, it may be a worthy trade-off if it means joining a team with a dominant roster — perhaps even one that could win the World Series.