Summary
Brewers Manager Pat Murphy described his team as underdogs compared to the more expensive Los Angeles Dodgers roster ahead of the NLCS (National League Championship Series). The Dodgers spent significantly more on player salaries than the Brewers, creating a competition narrative of small versus large market teams.
Key Facts
- The Brewers' manager, Pat Murphy, views his team as underdogs against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Dodgers have a payroll of about $320 million, much higher than the Brewers' $130 million.
- Murphy suggested Dodgers players might not recognize names from the Brewers' lineup.
- Brewers star Christian Yelich, a former MVP, earns nearly $24 million annually.
- Though the Dodgers have a bigger spending budget, the Brewers secured the top seed in the National League.
- The Brewers' squad includes young, emerging players like Jackson Chourio, Jacob Misiorowski, and Abner Uribe.
