As you no doubt know by now, the World Series beginning Friday in Milwaukee between the Brewers and Rays is the first World Series involving two teams that had never won it before since 1980, when the Royals and Phillies…
Bleed Cubbie Blue writer Al Yellon analyzes the upcoming World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. This matchup marks the first time since 1980 that both World Series contenders are seeking their first-ever championship. The series begins on Friday in Milwaukee.
Yellon argues that while both franchises are labeled small-market teams, Tampa Bay actually sits in the 11th-ranked television market despite its low payroll. He also expresses the opinion that this matchup will not affect upcoming labor negotiations or MLB ownership's push for a salary cap.
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