The article discusses the debate over whether the Los Angeles Dodgers were truly the best team in baseball after their successful postseason run, culminating in a World Series win against the New York Yankees. Néstor Cortés, a member of the Yankees, claims the Yankees were the superior team despite the Dodgers' victory. Cortés reflects on his experiences pitching in the series, particularly a critical moment where he gave up a crucial grand slam. The article also touches on injuries that affected both teams during the postseason.
Néstor Cortés expressed confidence in the Yankees' abilities, stating, "We were the better team," yet acknowledged the Dodgers' superiority in the World Series where they proved victorious.
Cortés, reflecting on Game 1, recalled the pivotal moments: "I gave up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman, and that turned the game around for the Dodgers."
During the postseason, Cortés returned from injury to pitch a solid Game 3, noting, "I faced five hitters, allowed no runs and no hits, but we still lost the game."
Joe Kelly, a former Dodgers pitcher, commented on missing the postseason, emphasizing how injuries impacted his participation in the World Series.
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