Yes, I mean it. The Dodgers just won the 2020 World Series title, but because people just love to hate, they’re putting an asterisk on this championship. I would love to have this season go down in the record books the same as any other, but if you want to put an asterisk next to 2020, I think it should be for different reasons. I believe this was the hardest year to win a championship in the history of MLB.
Let me break it down for ya:
- Spring Training is canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic; no one is certain whether MLB will return in 2020.
- Once MLB and players decide they can proceed with the season, there are lengthy salary negotiations that delay the start of the season until July.
And most importantly…
- Postseason format is altered to include 16 total teams, including a first-round, best of 3 series.
- NO off-days in the middle of the Wild Card Series, Division Series, and League Championship Series rounds.
- With a condensed 60-game season, players (mostly pitchers) are fresher than they normally would be at the conclusion of the regular season, meaning they are more well-equipped for a playoff run.
- No fans at games (until the playoffs) meant away teams were at an advantage because of significantly less crowd noise; greater ability to concentrate.
Remember, I still want the Dodgers to be treated equally amongst former World Series champs. Buttt, for those people that want to call this a fake season and asterisk my Boys in Blue, just take a look at the bullet points above. Luckily, MLB doesn’t take internet troll opinions into consideration when making rules for the season.
As shitty of a year this has been, as a diehard Laker and Dodger fan, I’m glad 2020 has redeemed itself slightly. I love this Dodgers team in particular because aside from Mookie and Pollock, all the stars are homegrown guys that have been with the team through countless devastating postseasons, including a couple of World Series losses. Most of all, it’s about time the GOAT Clayton Kershaw won a ring after having it denied by the cheaters in 2017. I mean how can you not be romantic about baseball?
The October stage has been so cruel to Clayton Kershaw. But now … a curtain call.
Take a bow, @ClaytonKersh22. 💍pic.twitter.com/YYoeKE0QwS
— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) October 28, 2020
After 4 years of heartbreak, the @Dodgers finished the job. pic.twitter.com/fThe2Jw7sf
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2020
The final out. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/d0rOut8iJN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 28, 2020
The Dodgers are 2020 World Series champs forever and always.
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