Cash out the door, Dodgers are 3rd. CBT payroll, Dodgers are 2nd. Actual salary Dodgers are 7th.
Yes, they spend a lot of money (which is awesome) but the idea that they just have a blank check is silly when there are other teams, including the Braves who are breathing similar air. The Dodgers just seem to do it better with homegrown talent and lately incredible acquisitions.
And to the OP, yes it's very nice. It's just not as you describe it which is the point of my dispute.