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Originally Posted by Brad K
Don't conclude that based on one experience.
Winning a pennant or a division title in a decent sized division is somewhat meaningful. Making it to the World Series through several playoff rounds, well, I may never see baseball's two best teams in the World Series in my lifetime.
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Going back through my previous posts to see if things I didn't catch.
Years I would argue the two best teams went to the world series.
2020 Dodgers Beat Rays
2018 Red Sox Beat Dodgers
2017 Astros Beat Dodgers (trash can incident aside Astros were loaded with juggernaut talent is a shame they ruined their image forever because someone wanted to hit a trash can. Until Altuve is gone, I route against them)
2013 Red Sox Beat Cardinals.
Now I could've added 2016 as well, Cleveland had most wins in the AL, but Boston's offense was a beast and much larger Run differential than Cleveland had. Cubs were the best in the NL.
Simply in the last 10 World Series arguable 50% of them had the best teams of each league competing against one another. The 99 Yankees/Braves were monsters. Many Hall of Famers on both sides, would've thought it be closer series, but definitely best teams in the league. The 96 game between the two could have a case as well, but Cleveland was a monster as well in the AL.
Last year was upsetting, Texas was a great team and I justify why the made the world series. Arizona in the WS was upsetting since the weren't even in the top 4 of best in the NL and was barely above .500. They got hot at the right time, so props to them, but its a shame Dodgers/Braves (far better teams overall) didn't get the opportunity to meet Texas in the WS, would've been a great series, rather than what we got. This is likely a good reason why it was the least watched watched WS on record.