Key Takeaways:
- Jason Kelce expressed his dissatisfaction with the 1992 World Series between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers.
- Kelce criticized the Blue Jays for being a Canadian team and the Dodgers for their high spending.
- The author argues that Kelce’s criticism is unfair and overlooks the entertainment value of the series.
- The author points out that the Dodgers did not have the highest payroll in baseball and that other teams are capable of similar spending.
- The author concludes that the 1992 World Series was an amazing event that deserves recognition.
Summary:
The 1992 World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays is remembered as a captivating and exciting championship battle. However, Jason Kelce, during a recent episode of the "New Heights" podcast with his brother Travis Kelce, expressed a surprisingly critical perspective on the series, causing a stir amongst baseball fans and commentators alike.
During the podcast, Jason Kelce conveyed his bewilderment that the rundown included a discussion about the 1992 World Series. While Travis Kelce championed the objectively entertaining nature of the seven-game series, Jason Kelce launched into what many perceived as a condescending rant directed towards both the Blue Jays and the Dodgers.
One of the most controversial aspects of Kelce’s critique was his dismissal of the Blue Jays due to their Canadian origins. He also downplayed the Dodgers’ title, attributing their success primarily to their substantial spending on player salaries.
The author found Jason’s rant odd, especially the implication that the Blue Jays were somehow less deserving of recognition because they hailed from Canada. The author also challenges Kelce’s claim about the Dodgers having the highest payroll in baseball, pointing out that the Mets and the Phillies, Jason’s adopted team, actually had higher payrolls than the Dodgers and the Blue Jays, respectively.
Furthermore, the author argues that every team in Major League Baseball has the potential to spend at the level of the Dodgers. Instead of criticizing teams like the Dodgers for investing in their roster, fans should direct their frustration at owners who are unwilling to allocate the necessary resources to build championship-contending teams. The author believes that it is the responsibility of ownership to provide the necessary financial backing to allow teams to compete at the highest level.
The author concludes by emphasizing the exceptional quality of the 1992 World Series, calling it "an amazing World Series."