Mark Walter wants Dodgers fans to know the dynasty conversation isn’t going anywhere.
After the National League Championship Series sweep ended Los Angeles’ hopes of a three-peat this season, the Dodgers owner used a conversation with Jack Harris of the California Post to lay out why he believes the organization is still built to chase titles for years to come. At the center of it all is a simple slogan Walter says captures the franchise’s identity.
“You’ve heard about the three strikes. But what about the 3 Ps?”
Walter said. “Our people, our passion and our practice.”
Walter was described by Harris as offering the Dodgers’ “guiding light,” and the results are easy to see. Los Angeles has won three World Series titles since 2020, a run that has made the club one of baseball’s defining powers.
Even with turbulence ahead, Walter said the Dodgers are positioned to stay in the championship mix. He pointed to the possibility of major changes across the sport, including a looming lockout that could lead to a salary cap in baseball. Walter is also dealing with a federal probe that came before he sold off other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, though he said he is keeping the Dodgers.
Still, his message was that the organization’s foundation goes beyond spending.
“I think on any playing field, we’ll still be among the elite teams,” he said. “I think our people and our passion and our practice really does matter.”
Walter also emphasized the Dodgers’ farm system, which he described as one of the best in the game and a major part of the team’s success. He pointed to top prospect Josue De Paula, who provided a spark at the end of this season, and Zyhir Hope, another prospect who helped the Dodgers land ace Tarik Skubal.
“It’s not just spending. Our farm system is pretty strong, and that and our player development are really big things for us.”
President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman echoed that view when he spoke with Harris.
“Just for us to have the farm system that we have, I think is something that gives all of us confidence in our ability to work together within whatever rules exist to be as good as we can possibly be,” he said.
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