There was plenty of talk during the World Series about the stable of players unable to participate for the Dodgers.
It’s a group that included Tyler Glasnow, Gavin Stone and Clayton Kershaw. And let’s not forget the other half of Shohei Ohtani — the pitcher rehabbing from elbow surgery who was a Cy Young-caliber arm before this season.
That the Dodgers still won the World Series (and somewhat easily, given they faced only one elimination game the entire postseason) should send a few shock waves through the sport, especially for teams that have legitimate designs on winning it all.
This refers in part to the Mets, who took a leap this season and likely will be viewed as a championship contender (at least by much of their fan base) heading into 2025. But to use a football comparison, you have to wonder if these Dodgers are where the Chiefs, with Patrick Mahomes in the lead, were a few years ago and ready to become something of a dynasty. If basketball is more your speed, think the Warriors with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson…