""Yeah, I think that people just overlook the fact that every year we probably have the top-5 farm system in baseball," Roberts said. "This year I think we probably have the No. 1 or No. 2. We pick at the bottom of the draft every year, towards the bottom, and we still have young guys, whether by way of trade or development, that continue to help contribute."
"The Dodgers possess tons of home grown talent and seemingly each season is filled with the excitement of who's up next on the road to major league stardom. From Clayton Kershaw making his long awaited debut in 2008, to rookie Dalton Rushing getting his first MLB swings in this past May, the Dodgers seem to have no shortage of talent in the farm."
"Although watching players rise through the ranks is part of the many joys of the game, the Dodgers also deal top prospects in order to make trades for more star power on the team. As much as the Dodgers are known for spending on their MLB payroll, they recently invested over $100 million in their Single-A affiliate in Ontario. Perhaps the next wave of talent from the farm system will continue to prove Roberts' point and benefit from the new facility."
The Los Angeles Dodgers combine elite talent, coaching, passionate fans, and an aggressive front office with a consistently strong farm system. The farm system ranks among baseball's top five each year and is often No. 1 or No. 2 despite the club selecting late in the draft. Young players arrive via development and trades and regularly contribute at the major league level. The organization both cultivates homegrown stars and trades prospects to acquire established talent. Recent investment exceeding $100 million in the Single-A affiliate facility in Ontario aims to support the next wave of prospects and long-term organizational depth.
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