The 2024 World Series saw the Los Angeles Dodgers emerge victorious over the New York Yankees in a commanding fashion. The Dodgers made sure to remind everyone of their dominant performance post-series, much to the dismay of Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Boone expressed his desire for the Yankees to win the World Series this year with “a little more class” during the opening of New York’s spring training.
The Dodgers’ lack of grace towards their opponents was evident, as highlighted by utility man Chris Taylor and reliever Joe Kelly. Taylor criticized the Yankees’ defensive struggles, while Kelly enjoyed the contrast in execution between the two teams.
Boone addressed the comments made by Taylor and Kelly, emphasizing that they were not the key players who secured the Dodgers’ victory. He acknowledged that some players may be more inclined to boast after a championship win.
The Yankees’ shortcomings in baserunning and defense were exposed during the series, leading to mockery from the Dodgers. This highlighted a larger issue for the Yankees and Boone, reflecting on the team’s fundamental weaknesses.
As the Yankees prepare for the upcoming season, they face the challenge of overcoming the shadow cast by the Dodgers. Despite coming close to winning multiple games in the World Series, the Yankees fell short due to the Dodgers’ superior execution.
Looking ahead, the Yankees are determined to improve and compete for the 2025 World Series title. With odds favoring both the Yankees and the Dodgers, the rivalry between the two teams is set to continue as they strive for baseball supremacy.