Exclusive | Mark Walter lays out vision for another decade of Dodgers dominance as lockout looms

In his exclusive interview with the California Post this week, Dodgers owner Mark Walter came armed with an alliterative saying.“You’ve heard about the three strikes.But what about the 3 Ps?” the billionaire businessman quipped.

“Our people, our passion and our practice.”When it comes to the future of the franchise, that’s what he cited as the Dodgers’ guiding light.In his chat with the Post this week, Walter tried to quash speculation about potentially selling the team (saying he would remain owner “no matter what”) and drew a distinction between the Dodgers and the Lakers (a club he ultimately did sell this summer, amid a federal investigation into his business empire, after receiving a staggering offer in a phone call from venture capitalist Josh Kushner).However, those aren’t the only questions he faces as Major League Baseball enters an uncertain offseason.This winter could represent a profound period of change for both the Dodgers and the sport.For the former, an aging roster needs to be retooled after a failed bid for a third-straight World Series title.For the latter, a fraught labor negotiation is threatening an extended work stoppage, as owners and players fight over the league’s push for a salary cap.Both dynamics could mark an inflection point for Walter’s baseball club. After a decade-and-a-half-long run of unprecedented success, the Dodgers are now trying to resurrect their dynasty after this year’s sweep to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.And, after raising their already gaudy payroll totals to record-setting levels over the last couple seasons, they might face stricter spending rules as they begin turning over the league’s oldest roster.So, how does Walter –– who declined to state his stance on the salary cap issue –– feel about the team’s ability to remain an annual, legitimate championship contender?“I think on any playing field, we’ll still be among the elite teams,” h...