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The last MLB team to successfully repeat as World Series champions were the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, also where they were the American League champions from 1998-2001. Since then, teams have won numerous titles in five years or a decade (ex: 2006, 2011 Cardinals, 2010, 2012 Giants). Other than teams winning consecutive pennants (2008, 2009 Phillies, 2010, 2011 Rangers), and consecutive division championships, are dynasties a thing of the past in today's baseball, or is there more "dynasties" to come in the future?
The last MLB team to successfully repeat as World Series champions were the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, also where they were the American League champions from 1998-2001. Since then, teams have won numerous titles in five years or a decade (ex: 2006, 2011 Cardinals, 2010, 2012 Giants). Other than teams winning consecutive pennants (2008, 2009 Phillies, 2010, 2011 Rangers), and consecutive division championships, are dynasties a thing of the past in today's baseball, or is there more "dynasties" to come in the future?
I would say "stay tuned". Consider this. In the 1970s, Oakland and Cincinnati had their own dynasty. Oakland Athletics (1972-1974), Cincinnati Reds(1975-1976). New York Yankees(1977-1978) as well. And I would also consider the 1992-1993 Toronto Blue Jays. This stuff goes in cycles.
1900s: Chicago Cubs(1908-1909)
1910s: Philadelphia Athlectics(1910-1911), Boston Red Sox (1915-1916)
1920s: New York Giants(1921-1922), New York Yankees (1927-1928)
Inter-decade: Phialdelphia Athletics (1929-1930)
1930s: New York Yankees (1936-1939)
No dynasty throughout most of the 1940s.
Inter-decade dynasty: New York Yankees (1949-1953)
1960s: New York Yankees (1961-1962)
I don't think so...while there are a few elite ($$$) clubs who will always be in the mix, the financial disparities in the game ensure a team with both strong drafting and payroll for big-money players could dominate the way the Yankees did in the late 1990s. It just hasn't happened since then....but true dynasties are more rare than what green mariner listed.
I think "dynasty" = more than two years of league pennants. At least three consecutive, or 4 out of 5 or similar. And while I don't see that happening anytime soon, it's certainly possible if the team manages to grow a core of homegrown players and take advantage of their relatively low cost years, adding in FAs/trade pieces to fill in. The problem with achieving this is always going to be injuries. You can't predict those.
Things are cyclical in baseball. At one time, the Pirates were pretty much perennial losers. Now they are coming up again. The Marlins went from being World Champions one year to being dead last the very next year, and in the most ugly way possible. Dynasties could come back.
Yes, due to the parity in the major leagues, I don't foresee dynasties ever again. There will be consistently good teams, but I don't even think we'll ever see a repeat champion ever again. A repeat World Series winner hasn't happened since the Yankees 3-peated in the 1998-2000 seasons.
If you get 3 elite players in the NBA on the same team, that pretty much, barring injury, guarantees a trip to the playoffs. In baseball, there are no such guarantees because of all the variables at play. The moneyball teams, like the A's, have just as good a chance of making it to the playoffs than the Yankees who spare no expense for players. It really is a crapshoot every season and there's a lot of luck involved.
They are because teams have gotten smarter in terms of managing their talent. We are seeing a lot of contract extensions from small market teams that have lessen the talent pool during free agency. Also, the rich tv deals have given teams like Angels and Rangers the financial flexibility to sign the biggest names. In addition, the additional wild card has added a perception aspect that even if historical dominating teams like yankees,cardinals, red sox, phillies, etc get to the post season, they can be knocked down by a lesser team that made its way through the wild card. I belive the mlb right now stands as the most competitive of all professional leagues in the US.
It seems like every time the Marlins have a great season, they have an immediate post season fire sale.
Like I said, things are cyclical.
Consider this. The Pittsburgh Pirates were all the rage in the 1970s. The 1980s were a nightmare for the Pirates. And then the early 1990s, the Pirates clinched 3 consecutive NL East titles. After that they basically were bad for two decades. Now they're up again.
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