""Of course it's a concern," Steinbrenner said. "The (Dodgers) have tremendous resources, and they've gotten the job done. That's the big thing. They've played to their potential when they needed to. They have overcome a lot of injuries this year. Again, they got healthy at the right time. I don't know what next year is going to bring. But of course it's always a concern any time I feel that one team is pulling away from the other 29, (or) selfishly, pulling away from me.""
""But (the Dodgers) earned every bit of it. ... They really played up to their potential, especially those last two games. That has to happen. Your players have to play up to their potential when you're playing a team as good as the Blue Jays, and you're playing under that kind of pressure in the World Series. Hats off to them. It's not easy to do twice, and they did it in dramatic fashion this time.""
The Los Angeles Dodgers won consecutive World Series over the last two seasons by acquiring top players and using substantial financial resources. The Dodgers overcame numerous injuries this season and returned to health at key moments, enabling peak performance in decisive games. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner expressed concern about one team pulling away from the other 29 teams and noted the Dodgers have played to their potential when it mattered. The New York Yankees failed to advance past the ALDS this season despite recent payroll investments and a 2024 World Series appearance. Steinbrenner said spending alone is a weak predictor of championships and praised the Dodgers’ execution under pressure.
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