Nestor Cortes has always been a fan favorite in New York. A reliable presence in the Yankees’ rotation since his return in 2021, Cortes was beloved not just for his quirky delivery but also for his steady contributions on the mound. Now, as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, he’s still coming to terms with how last season ended – though his view on the Yankees’ World Series loss might not find common consensus, even among the Yankees fanbase.<\/p>
Nestor Cortes, speaking with The Athletic<\/em> from Brewers camp, made it clear that in his mind, the Yankees were the superior team despite their five-game defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers.<\/p> To say the Yankees were the better World Series team would ideally warrant a ring. But there’s no ring. So, it’s hard to agree with that…<\/p> The Dodgers finished the 2024 regular season with a 98-64 record, then went on to win their second championship<\/a> in five years, dispatching the Yankees in five games. On paper and to the naked eye, Los Angeles was the better squad.<\/p>‘We were the better team’<\/h2>