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The MLB playoffs have once again thrown light on the disparity in team payrolls, with the top three payroll teams failing to make the playoffs. The Philadelphia Phillies, however, have bucked the trend. Ranked fourth in payroll, they have demonstrated that smart spending on free agents can still secure a World Series shot. Key to their success has been Aaron Nola, who delivered a stellar shutout performance in the playoffs. The final four teams all hail from top-10 markets, a recurring trend. The absence of a salary cap system in baseball, a factor in the NFL's growth, remains a contentious issue.
Aaron Nola was brilliant tonight. 6 innings. 3 hits. 0 runs. 0 walks. 7 K’s. 82 pitches. Knuckle curve was untouchable. Absolutely brilliant.
Aaron Nola was dealing tonight 🔥 6 innings of shutout ball for the @Phillies starter https://t.co/rGNoK3M0Zo
Jeff Hoffman will pitch the seventh for the Phillies. Aaron Nola was fantastic tonight: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K. Nola has a 0.96 ERA in three starts this postseason.
Aaron Nola delivered for the Phillies tonight https://t.co/PoeOhakUqN
Aaron Nola is painting a masterpiece tonight https://t.co/wW1GqSvC8R
Aaron Nola, Painted 93mph Two Seamer. 🖌️🎨 https://t.co/tnmUw2j5iX
Aaron Nola is wired to give everything he's got - both on the field and off it. @phillies https://t.co/NTDoQrrVUv
#MLB's top three payroll teams didn't even make the playoffs. And then there's the #Phillies, at No. 4, showing once again that spending big on free agents can still buy a shot at the World Series. https://t.co/9fbXq2PApY
Phillies, Aaron Nola Didn't Come Close To Extension Last Offseason https://t.co/63wtsr060H https://t.co/jxfSSHAte4
The final four teams in @MLB playoffs are from top-10 markets. That’s no surprise. It’s like that EVERY YEAR. While @NFL grows because all fans believe their team has a fair shot, baseball refuses to learn the value of a salary cap system. @PghSportsNow https://t.co/f3aukll2NG
The final four teams in @MLB playoffs are from top-10 markets. That’s no surprise. It’s like that EVERY YEAR. While @NFL grows because all fans believe their team has a fair shot, baseball refuses to learn the value of a salary cap system. @Dejan_Kovacevic https://t.co/f3aukll2NG
The final four teams in @MLB playoffs are from top-10 markets. That’s no surprise. It’s like that EVERY YEAR. While @NFL grows because all fans believe their team has a fair shot, baseball refuses to learn the value of a salary cap system. @LanceMcAlister https://t.co/f3aukll2NG