Thanks for a great season. As game 7 was unfolding late, I also had the realization that these Dodgers were unkillable, not inevitable. Also, this bit from Hannah really resonates with me: "In some ways, the Dodgers actually winning was the least interesting part of the 2025 World Series, because it meant the series was over."
Now we wait for the offseason band-wagon. Zach, have you listened to Snocaps yet?
I did give the Snocaps album one full go! I like it, as someone who enjoys Waxahatchee a lot but could use a bit more dynamic build / rock edge, I think it's going to be a winner.
Thanks for the analysis! And for the writing all season long - any day I get a new Bandwagon post notification is a good one.
I certainly agree with the "two things can be true" point of view. This was an astonishingly exhilarating World Series (and postseason, in general) filled with high drama, unforgettable moments, and a gripping level of competition. At the same time, the Dodgers' ability to buy and amass talent tilts the table of competitive balance. Would LA really have prevailed (or even made it as far as the Series) without four ace-level starters? And without the ability to essentially not use the actual bullpen for stretches at a time and just use the ace-level starters as relievers? It obviously worked (even as it almost didn't). But even while there are many owners who could and should spend more on payroll, there are few teams that have the luxury to spend and acquire at the level the Dodgers do.
Just my take as a baseball fan, one who has concerns but also loved every single minute of that World Series!
Thanks for a great season. As game 7 was unfolding late, I also had the realization that these Dodgers were unkillable, not inevitable. Also, this bit from Hannah really resonates with me: "In some ways, the Dodgers actually winning was the least interesting part of the 2025 World Series, because it meant the series was over."
Now we wait for the offseason band-wagon. Zach, have you listened to Snocaps yet?
I did give the Snocaps album one full go! I like it, as someone who enjoys Waxahatchee a lot but could use a bit more dynamic build / rock edge, I think it's going to be a winner.
thanks for the great coverage all season!
When do pitchers and catchers report??
Thanks for the analysis! And for the writing all season long - any day I get a new Bandwagon post notification is a good one.
I certainly agree with the "two things can be true" point of view. This was an astonishingly exhilarating World Series (and postseason, in general) filled with high drama, unforgettable moments, and a gripping level of competition. At the same time, the Dodgers' ability to buy and amass talent tilts the table of competitive balance. Would LA really have prevailed (or even made it as far as the Series) without four ace-level starters? And without the ability to essentially not use the actual bullpen for stretches at a time and just use the ace-level starters as relievers? It obviously worked (even as it almost didn't). But even while there are many owners who could and should spend more on payroll, there are few teams that have the luxury to spend and acquire at the level the Dodgers do.
Just my take as a baseball fan, one who has concerns but also loved every single minute of that World Series!
Conversely, if 4 other teams had each paid one of those starters, where would the Dodgers be? (Probably not having a parade today.)