Paul Sullivan: Rob Manfred will never live down his 'piece of metal' gaffe about the World Series trophy
by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
Feb 23, 2020
4 minutes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Grapefruit and Cactus League games began Saturday across Florida and Arizona, the first official steps for major league teams fighting for the coveted "piece of metal" that goes to the World Series champion.
The piece of metal, also known as the Commissioner's Trophy, has been awarded to baseball's best team since 1967, when Bob Gibson and the Cardinals beat the Red Sox in a seven-game series. Until recently, few knew the World Series trophy even had a name.
But that all changed when Commissioner Rob Manfred called it "just a piece of metal" while discussing why he was reluctant to void
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