Yanks discuss off-season plans during fifth inning

The worst part about the Yankees losing the ALDS to Detroit—aside from wasting an otherwise great season—was the way they rolled over and died without a fight. What happened to this team? Up until Game 1, this group displayed a hunger and fight that reminded me of the old Paul O'Neill-led teams. The chemistry was there this year. The bench was deep, deep, deep. Young players (Wang, Cano, Cabrera, Phillips) were blended into the team. A key veteran was brought over mid-season (Bobby Abreu). Where did it all go wrong?

I'm pissed. Losing is one thing, going down without a fight is another. Note to all the players besides Jeter: The Captain can't do it all. He needs your help. Remember when Steinbrenner called Dave Winfield "Mr. May" (in contrast to Reggie Jackson's clutch "Mr. October" moniker) after his horrible performance in the '81 World Series? Well, this team is full of Mr. Mays. And I'm not talking about Willie Mays.


The 2006 LVP (Least Valuable Player)

The Game 1 8-4 win was terrific. The team displayed everything that was right about the team this year. Game 2 they lost 4-3, but it was exciting. They were in it till the end. They fought, made some mistakes, but the fans were never out of the game because we still had a chance to win. In Games 3 and 4, the Yankees gave the fans absolutely zero to cheer about. They were never in the game, never had a chance to win. That's inexusable. The Yankees deserved to lose this series.

All the planning, the resting of players in September that an 11-game lead afforded the Yanks, the preparation, the setting up of the first-round rotation was all for naught. The Yanks had one good game in them this post season. I hope you enjoyed it.