"The celebration wasn't even there, because everybody is consumed with winning a World Series."
"The legacy, dynasty talk, a lot of that is meant for other people who aren't playing. Let them have those debates."
"Very few people have a chance to do something as great as this organization has a chance to do. But it's not like we have a huge team huddle and are like, 'This is what we're doing. This is all we're worried about.' It's just in our DNA."
The Dodgers held a subdued on-field celebration after clinching the National League pennant, avoiding a loud dugout rush or mound dog pile. Players remained focused on winning the World Series rather than reveling in the pennant. Legacy and dynasty conversation was framed as something for outsiders, while the team maintained an internal emphasis on process and winning. The championship mindset was described as part of the organization's DNA rather than the subject of grand team huddles. Six players stand to have contributed to all three recent titles if the Dodgers win the World Series. A six-day break separated the NLCS and the World Series opener.
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