As the sounds of bats hitting balls and gloves receiving throws begin to warm hearts in Arizona and Florida with the beginning of spring training, it’s a perfect time to take stock of the changes that were made across Major League Baseball.
Earlier, we looked at the changes across the American League. And they were significant. But the money spent in the National League—especially by the Mets and Dodgers—put the baseball world on notice that there is an arms race in the game and those with the deepest pockets are going to buy the best talent. Those two teams weren’t the only ones in the NL to make significant changes this winter.
