From the Evil Empire to the Galácticos, these Dodgers aren’t alone in hoarding star talent
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Kyle Tucker's recent signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers represents a rare instance of a star player joining an already stacked, championship-winning roster, where he may not even be a top-five player on the team.
- The Dodgers' aggressive talent acquisition strategy parallels historic sports dynasties like the early 2000s Yankees "Evil Empire," which continuously added high-profile players via free agency and trades to maintain dominance.
- Similar examples include Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016 to form a superteam, the Detroit Red Wings adding multiple future Hall of Famers in 2001, and Real Madrid's "Galácticos" era, where the club signed marquee soccer stars annually to build a powerhouse.
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