Is a World Series title the Dodgers’ only definition of success? It depends who you ask
2 years, 2 months ago

Is a World Series title the Dodgers’ only definition of success? It depends who you ask

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw wasn’t sure how to answer the question. It’s obviously our goal to win the World Series and it would be disappointing if we didn’t win, especially after our season that we’ve had. The Dodgers, as NL West champions, will receive a bye to the division series next week, meaning they don’t need to win more games than previously required for a division winner — besides 2020 when they won the NL West and 13 games to claim the World Series in an expanded, 16-team format after the short season. If you don’t win a World Series, then all 29 other teams should view that as failure.” The World Series-or-bust topic first surfaced this season in spring training when manager Dave Roberts on a national radio show predicted the Dodgers would win the World Series “if our starting staff stays healthy.” It has resurfaced over the last few weeks, with the NL West title clinched and little at stake. “Obviously, when we meet on the first day of spring training, there’s one goal in mind, that’s to win a World Series,” Turner said.

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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LA Times  

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LA Times  

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