A Brewers manager’s bold playoff prediction from last season has resurfaced as the team prepares for another postseason push, highlighting the stark contrast between the two franchises’ rosters. The remark, made at the same stage of the playoffs, underscored the Dodgers’ deep talent pool and the Brewers’ reliance on a smaller but scrappy lineup. With both teams now back in contention, the comment serves as a reminder of how quickly baseball dynamics can shift. Fans and analysts are revisiting the quip as they assess which squad has evolved—and which may still be underestimating its depth.
At this stage of the playoffs last year, Brewers manager Pat Murphy joked that he was certain the Dodgers couldn’t name eight players on his roster.
