Mookie Betts takes BOLD dig at rivals following Dodgers huge spending in offseason

Mookie Betts has taken a jibe at fellow MLB rivals and claimed that every team will treat their matches against LA Dodgers as 'World Series' in the 2024 season.

Mookie Betts takes BOLD dig at rivals following Dodgers huge spending in offseason

Mookie Betts (Image via LA Times)

Ahead of the upcoming 2024 MLB season, Los Angeles Dodgers‘ star Mookie Betts, has taken a bold dig at their rivals. This comes after the National League West side spend huge amount in the offseason.

The team started off by acquiring Shohei Ohtani on a staggering $700 million deal. This was followed by huge deals for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Teoscar Hernandez. Betts is now fired up for the season and excited to jump on the field with the new additions.

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Recently, Betts joined the Sportsnet LA crew for an interview. During the interview, he expressed that the team they have assembled is going to become a problem for the opposition and that teams will treat their matches against Dodgers as their “World Series“.

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You know it's gonna be tough. I mean, every game is gonna be the other team's World Series. I mean, it is what it is. It's what we signed up for. We have to embrace that and then we gotta go attack and be who we, on paper, are.
Mookie Betts on the LA Dodgers as per ClutchPoints.

While the words of Betts could be debated on, this is not the first time he has come into the support of his team. A few days ago, he backed the team’s spending and attacked the critics. It will be interesting to see how the other teams now react to his recent comments.

Mookie Betts shares thoughts on sharing stage with Shohei Ohtani

The major talking point in baseball in recent months has been centered around Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese star’s mega deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has highlighted the conversations. Mookie Betts has now shared his thoughts on sharing the stage with Ohtani.

Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani
Mookie Betts (L) and Shohei Ohtani (R) [Image via Imago]

In the upcoming season, Ohtani is expected to play only as a designated hitter. This is due to the elbow injury he suffered in 2023, which has ruled him away from the pitching mound this year.

I had to just continue to do the same thing, which is getting on base. I mean, it’s going to be a blessing, and a lot of fun, batting in front of him and seeing all he is going to do.
Mookie Betts on playing with Shohei Ohtani as per SportsNet LA.

After winning the National League West division in quite comfortable style, the Dodgers suffered a massive setback in the postseason. They were swept 3-0 in the National League Division Series by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who finished second, 16 games behind them in the NL West standings.

The expectations are now even more high rather before on the shoulders of Dodgers’ player following this words from Betts. Before the season kicks off, they will face their division rivals, the San Diego Padres, in Seoul, South Korea. This matchup could give a glimpse about how the Dodgers might perform in the 2024 season.

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