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World Series Matchup Destroys Salary Cap Argument
Small market teams beat big spenders in World Series, weakening MLB's salary cap case.
In brief
Small market teams beat big spenders in World Series, weakening MLB's salary cap case. World Series matchup between Brewers and Rays, both low payroll teams, undermines MLB's argument for a salary cap by showing parity without big spending. Originally reported by Fastball On SI.
World Series Set
The Tampa Bay Rays won Game 6 of the American League Championship Series to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.
Dodgers' Three-Peat Push
The Los Angeles Dodgers had won back-to-back World Series titles and were aiming for a three-peat, a major sticking point for MLB's salary cap argument.
Small Market Teams Remain
With the Dodgers eliminated, the World Series features two small market teams: the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.
Low Payrolls Challenge Argument
The Brewers and Rays have two of the lowest payrolls in baseball, with the Brewers ranking 19th in player payroll.
Brewers Sweep Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games, proving small market teams can win without big spending.
Rays Eliminate Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays eliminated the New York Yankees in the ALDS, with the Yankees behind only two teams in player payroll.
Salary Cap Argument Weakened
The World Series matchup undermines MLB's claim that a salary cap would improve fairness, as small market teams outperformed big spenders.
The takeaway
World Series matchup between Brewers and Rays, both low payroll teams, undermines MLB's argument for a salary cap by showing parity without big spending.
