Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman pushed back against the naysayers following his club's acquisition of Tarik Skubal. Not only have the Los Angeles Dodgers won consecutive World Series championships, but they are now aiming for a third straight title with the acquisition of pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday evening. And since the trade, there has been plenty of criticism of the way the Dodgers operate, with many feeling it could lead to a lockout in 2027. However, Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman couldn't disagree more with the naysayers who believe Los Angeles has a negative effect on the game. “Passionately disagree,” Friedman answered via ESPN when asked if he thinks the way the club operates is ruining baseball.