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How the Dodgers contributed to Bobby Bonilla Day and triggered the rise of deferred salaries and Adrian Beltre

LA Times · Jul 1, 2026, 6:25 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Bobby Bonilla Day triggers memories among Dodgers fans of his failed 1998 stint with the team that accelerated the promotion of future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre.

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