The Blue Jays began the season as a World Series long shot, with the Dodgers everybody’s favorite.

And so, unlike last season when two Goliaths (Dodgers and Yankees) clashed, the lines are clear for this Fall Classic, even though the underdog won more regular-season games (94-93) than the favorite.

A few other storylines to consider as Game 1 of the World Series approaches on Friday in Toronto:

How does he top that?

Only fittingly, the best player on the planet will be showcased on the sport’s biggest stage for a second straight year. Think Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s or Wayne Gretzky with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s.

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