
Originally Posted by
JobaRules26
The point your missing is this teams approach to hitting doesnt translate into the postseason. In 2009 they didnt soley rely on the long ball. 2010 is when that trend started. They were overmatched in 2010, 2011 and 2012, all because they cannot hit with runners in scoring position. Whats the mission statement of the Yankees? World Series or bust. This formula doesnt work. The last 3 years is proof of this. We need hitters that can hit with RISP, 2 outs, hit and run, etc. In the playoffs you always face good pitching. Good pitching will trump the kind of offense we produce because good pitchers rarely give up home runs. It does happen but not very much. Look at the Cardinals. In 2006, last year and this year they have pesky hitters who move the runners over. They arent station to station. They dont rely on the miracle 3 run home run in the 9th inning. This is what the Yankees need to do if they want to have success against other teams in the post season. Having the same approach year after year with players that are getting older does not and will not work. The A's and Rays are two teams I wouldnt want to face in a must win series. Cardinals too. Ours, not so much.
See Einsteins definition of insanity. That explains good ole Cashmans approach to success.