When the Yankees lose a playoff series, one of the most immediate reactions from fans and the media is a kneejerk declaration about which players should be acquired and which ones should be jettisoned. Joel Sherman’s push for Carlos Beltran is an example of this.
While we all get upset when the Yankees get KO’d from the playoffs, it is faulty logic to believe:
The Yankees didn’t win the World Series, so they didn’t have the team to win the World Series, so therefore they must replace the people who didn’t help them win the World Series.
This all ignores the fact that the best team doesn’t always win in a short series and that the players you have right now — the same exact players that helped you win the most games in the AL — can be the players who help you win next year.
It’s a frustrating prospect to have guys struggle in the most important part of the year, but that’s the reality of baseball and sometimes stuff like that happens. When A-Rod was crushing Joe Nathan in 2009, no one was complaining about how un-clutch he was. People sometimes just want change for the sake of change, and New York is a “What Have You Done For Me in the Last Week?” type of market. So get it all out of your system now, because kneejerk reactions aren’t the way to build a team.
38 Comments
nick October 10, 2011 21:25
agree 100%
55 October 11, 2011 23:10
Who gives a shit?
RimJob Mike October 10, 2011 21:38
Trade A-Rod, reject Swisher’s option, trade Tex, release Hughes, trade Montero, don’t resign Martin, let CC walk when he opts out, Give AJ a pay raise(after all he did win a playoff game), wheel Colon/Garcia/ and Jorge into the retirement home, fire the entire coaching staff, sell Soriano to the Libyans, turn Gardner into a gay porn fluffer, and plant cocaine kilos in Granderson’s trunk.
That’s how I would re-vamp this team of losers.
Now where’s my job at either the Post, the Times, or the Daily News? I’m accepting all offers.
Receptionist October 11, 2011 11:09
Mr. RimJob, Ian O’Connor is on the phone to discuss a “business opportunity.” He sounds very excited, possibly fully engorged. Put him through?
RimJob Mike October 11, 2011 18:25
Tell Ian to suck my dick.
Joe October 10, 2011 21:44
Steve Phillips made it clear he wouldn’t pick up Swisher’s option. That’s why you couldn’t cut it in MLB, even with the Mets, Steve…
Steve Phillips October 10, 2011 21:53
This may be true but I still find people to pay me very well to make an ass out of myself. My resume speaks for itself.
The Truth October 11, 2011 08:02
He also knows where to find fat ugly interns to play hide the sausage with.
Ki m Last October 12, 2011 15:51
Lumps
Bugg October 11, 2011 13:35
Steve Phillips seems to have a higher opinion of Benny Agbayani’s baseball ability than that of Alex Rodriguez.
And bangs the help at 5 year intervals.
Brett Pedroia October 10, 2011 21:53
I’ve been scouting t-ball teams all year. Cash-Give me a call and I can give you some advice.
cartman October 10, 2011 22:10
I’m sure you have the top 100 list on ‘makeup’ prospects
Carlos Beltran October 10, 2011 21:54
Nick Swisher is better than me.
DormantUlcer October 10, 2011 21:59
A more drastic change in the lineup with this team could have made worlds of differences. The players don’t need to change as much as how they’re used needs to be redefined.
SToopid October 10, 2011 22:11
It’s pretty bad when one can’t tell the difference between a NYY beat writer and some 15 yr old calling Mike Francesa.
I mean,if we’re going down this road… Mark DeRosa is a free agent, he has a career post season.358 average .980 OPS. Dump A-rod.Sign DeRosa. Problem solved!!!11!
Carlos Beltran October 10, 2011 22:14
Mark DeRosa is also better than me.
Joe Nathan October 10, 2011 22:32
Fuck you Nomaas… you just HAD to bring that up :(
Negrodamus October 10, 2011 23:18
How’s your elbow?
Joel Sherman October 10, 2011 23:23
I have never touched a baseball yet alone been on a diamond. My words are verbal diarrhea and is not meant for consumption. Please cease from reading my articles.
Mike Lupica October 10, 2011 23:53
Yankees’ payroll is 200 million dollars. They’ve spent 2 billion last decade and won only once. Mets don’t have a payroll and are just as good. Jose Reyes, I love you.
Jose Reyes October 11, 2011 00:49
The DL is my second home! No, actually, my first home!!
Mike Lupica October 11, 2011 08:05
Did I also fail to mention that Terry Francona is a great manager, Theo Epstein is one of the bright young minds in this game, The Red Sox had a ton of injuries & still were the toughest out in baseball. My New Book is available on Amazon, Happy birthday to my faggot son, My senile Mom & George Steinbrenner was mean to me once.
Eric Ortiz October 12, 2011 18:54
I think I’m in love
Dave October 11, 2011 02:20
True. The better REGULAR SEASON team does not always win a short PLAYOFF series.
File that under “duh”. Now go out and try to figure out what gets a team through the playoffs.
And stop suggesting it is just ‘crap shoot’, or ‘luck’, or ‘chance’ – that is a cop out.
Captain Morgan October 11, 2011 02:36
Here’s one idea: All-or-nothing guys like Teixeira and Swisher don’t cut it in the playoffs. We need some contact hitters who can find a way to get a single with the bases loaded in a Game 5 situation. Unfortunately, we’re stuck with Teixeira and hopefully he does some major work in the offseason to change his horrendous lefty swing. Swisher can be replaced though, and as much as I like the guy, it’s time to try something different…
Detroit tigers October 11, 2011 07:18
Yeah, teams that hit a bunch of one run Homers and can’t hit in the bug spots have no chance in the playoffs.
The Grammar Policeman October 11, 2011 10:45
What are bug spots?
Detroit tigers October 11, 2011 11:02
The things your mom told you were freckles on your apples. It was really cockroach shit, sorry to break that to you.
RimJob Mike October 11, 2011 18:26
The 2 of you can suck my dick.
Friendly suggestion October 11, 2011 19:59
Or they could give you a rimjob.
RimJob Mike October 12, 2011 02:04
Friendly suggestion, suck my dick.
Mike Ax isa October 12, 2011 02:54
Come to my sublet, sweetie
Rich Mahogany October 11, 2011 11:23
Teixeira has become an all or nothing guy, which is a problem. His inability to hit the ball to left is killing his average and bringing back bad memories of Giambi. But Swisher’s biggest strengths are his patience and high OBP, so I wouldn’t brand him as all or nothing yet.
Pete C. October 11, 2011 05:33
If G. S. is dead, does that mean Joel sherman is channeling him?
This sounds like a move from the 80′s.
Duh October 11, 2011 08:29
Sorry, but it comes down to two big bats that were silent. Nothing more. Pitching was as good as can be, though certainly you’d like to see CC rebound (and lose some weight). Yeah, do you need a better option than Garcia or Colon? Sure, but that’s not what lost this series and let’s not forget that those two played a huge role in getting us here. We can bitch about a light-hitting catcher, but realistically, that’s not a position we need production from. Our four-five combo is why we lost. Simple. One or two big hits from either of them and we win. A-Rod HAS performed in the post season, but Texiera has yet to show me anything. We need starting pitching and we need to get those bats going. Swisher isn’t the problem, Montero isn’t the solution and there’s not a free-agent bat out there that excites me. At least, though, we need to get Montero behind the plate. Not as good as Martin, can’t possibly be as bad as Posada back there.
Jesus Montero October 12, 2011 18:55
Bases loaded situation, who’d you rather have at the plate? Me or Martin?
Joeybagonuts October 14, 2011 10:22
Teixera? No, wait. Swisher?, uh, wait a sec… A-Rod? damn, half our line-up can’t make contact when it counts? No wonder we lost!
Rufus T. Firefly October 15, 2011 20:18
Get rid of the #4 hitter/