"Yankees vs. Mets is mediocre" - Ex-Marlins president David Samson claims MLB desires a Dodgers vs. Bronx Bombers World Series
The New York Yankees, New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers (as well as the Cleveland Guardians) have a chance to play in the World Series. Any combination of the three facing off is considered a potential blockbuster matchup, but MLB insider David Samson isn't sold on the notion.
The Subway Series between the Yankees and the Mets is an intriguing option for the Fall Classic, as it's rare for two teams from the same place to meet in the postseason. Samson, though, isn't keen on it happening this year.
After the Dodgers' Game 1 win over the Mets, the former Miami Marlins president said (15:00):
"Mets Dodgers was their dream NLCS matchup. It would've been better if it was Astros Yankees, but Yankees Guardians is fine."
Samson said that the league is arguably set up for a Yankees matchup with one of the NL teams:
"Yankees vs. Mets is a mediocre World Series matchup for baseball, but they will come out with stats that'll blow your mind."
Samson thinks the league would prefer Yankees-Dodgers in the World Series, but they're prepared to make the necessary spin to excite the baseball world for a solely New York-based matchup if it comes to that.
All possible World Series matchups for Yankees, Guardians, Dodgers and Mets
Many have said that the ideal World Series in 2024 would be the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the New York Yankees. The two giants are the most storied and among the most successful teams in modern baseball.
They have both spent a lot of money. The Mets have, too, but have money tied up in players not on the roster after a down 2023, so it's not quite the same thing. The Yankess and the Dodgers respectively have Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani as well.
The other alternative for the Dodgers is to face the Cleveland Guardians, who won 92 games and the AL Central in 2024. They ousted the Detroit Tigers in five in the ALDS. The alternative for the Yankees is the Subway Series, which David Samson says is less ideal.
Finally, the other option is Guardians vs. Mets, which seems to be the least popular among fans and analysts.