The New York Yankees’ 2024 World Series dreams came to a crashing halt as the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Fall Classic, clinching the championship in just five games. The series was a nightmare for the Yankees, who struggled both offensively and defensively, with mistakes on the base paths and in the field that cost them dearly. The Dodgers, fueled by a stellar performance from their roster, celebrated their victory with some pointed jabs, poking fun at New York’s flaws that were on full display during the series.
Among those taking shots was former Boston Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly, who didn’t hold back in highlighting the Yankees’ shortcomings during the series. His remarks, along with others from the Dodgers’ camp, only stung more as the Yankees’ mistakes were laid bare in the national spotlight. Despite the Dodgers’ right to celebrate their hard-earned victory, New York manager Aaron Boone wasn’t thrilled with the criticism coming from the opposition months after the final out was made.
“I didn’t like it,” Boone admitted during a recent appearance on WFAN. “They won. They had that right. A couple of people saying some things like, ‘Did you see what you did this year?’ They won the World Series. We didn’t play our best. They’re flying high right now. We’ll try and get back to that stage and hopefully punch through.” Boone’s frustration was evident as he reflected on the loss, acknowledging that his team’s performance wasn’t up to par but also making it clear that he and the Yankees weren’t going to let the jabs slide.
Aaron Boone
The Dodgers wrapped up their series victory in Game 5, with the Yankees faltering under pressure in a disastrous meltdown that sealed their fate. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Yankees, but they quickly turned their attention to the future, hoping to reload and come back stronger. The addition of talents like Max Fried and Cody Bellinger to their roster for the 2025 season is a clear signal that New York is ready to reload and aim for another shot at the championship.
Boone remains focused on the future, knowing that the Yankees will have to perform at a higher level to achieve their ultimate goal. “They won,” Boone added, “Hopefully we win and handle ourselves better.” The 2025 season is shaping up to be crucial for New York as they aim to bounce back from the sting of the 2024 defeat and reclaim their place at the top of Major League Baseball.
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