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The discussions soon shifted to the broader implications of this signing. Critics pointed out the disparity in financial capabilities among teams, suggesting that the current system allows certain franchises to stockpile talent in ways that are no longer competitive for others. The frustrations mounted over the apparent lack of balance, with fans of smaller market teams lamenting how difficult it is for them to compete against juggernauts like the Dodgers, who reportedly also have players like Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow joining their staff.