Much was said in the days and weeks after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their eight World Series title in franchise history, and that has continued despite Spring Training being underway and a new season on the horizon.
Among the latest comments was Nestor Cortes, now with the Milwaukee Brewers, asserting that the Yankees were better than the Dodgers and should have won the World Series if things had broken there way. Among Cortes’ claims was the walk-off grand slam Freddie Freeman hit against him being an improbable outcome.
Cortes’ opinion has caught the attention of Brent Honeywell, who joined the Dodgers when he was claimed off waivers last July.
During an appearance on the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast, Honeywell predictably disagreed with Cortes and revealed he believed the Dodgers would sweep the Yankees:
“Running across an empty field was one thing I really wanted to remember. Where, in their own backyard, and I’ll tell you this, they weren’t the best team. On paper, they weren’t the best team. Can’t say it with a straight face. They were not the best team. We were the best team. We were the better team.
“I said it the whole time, Dodgers in four. I was cranking that out in the clubhouse, ‘Dodgers in four, Dodgers in four, Dodgers in four.’ Maybe if I don’t give up 12 (runs), maybe there’s a chance (to sweep). But they weren’t the best team.”
A rash of injuries resulted in Honeywell being included on the Dodgers’ playoff rosters for the National League Championship Series and World Series. He appeared in a combined three games, largely filling the role of an innings eater as the Dodgers looked to preserve their bullpen amid a shortage of starting pitchers.
While Honeywell referenced his World Series appearance as giving up 12 runs, in reality it was five in one inning of work during Game 3. That of course was the only game the Yankees won during the World Series, in some part due to pitching decisions Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made in looking ahead to Game 4.
Brent Honeywell wants to sign
Honeywell has limited experience at the Major League level over parts of three seasons, but did have his best showing with the Dodgers last year. He’s capable of pitching in a variety of roles and does have World Series experience, yet somewhat surprisingly remains a free agent.
It’s plausible Honeywell is having some trouble fielding Major League contract offers and that in turn is causing a delay in joining a team. The Dodgers presumably would be open to a reunion with Honeywell on a Minor League deal.
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