When players hit free agency they’re already nearing that magic number of 30 years old. The Yanks have gotten themselves into trouble not because they sign free agents, but because they’ve signed too many. Considering that every projected starting position player on the team is 30 or older, how could anybody think that the same nagging injuries they’ve been suffering from won’t crop up again in 2015?
They have aging veterans all over the place and very few blue-chippers to speak of. The Yankees assured themselves playoff spots each season with a ridiculous salary, but could never muster another core nucleus to really become true perennial contenders other than 2009 in which they actually bought the championship.Īnd now, after missing the playoffs the last two seasons and watching Jeter ride off into the sunset, the Yankees are in serious trouble. Jason Giambi was the first.įrom that point on, the Yankees salary soared to new heights. When George finally came back into the spotlight, they eventually changed philosophies and started to buy high-priced sluggers. They were able to maneuver because George Steinbrenner was suspended due to the Howie Spria controversy. Gene “Stick” Michael and Buck Showalter were the architects. It was home-grown guys like Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada who created that nucleus which lead to so much success. What most people don’t realize though is that those championships were won because of the strength of their development from within. We all know about the dynasty, winning four championships in five seasons. The only time they didn’t was for parts of the late 90’s where the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers flirted with surpassing them. Not surprisingly, they’ve lead baseball in player salaries for most of that time. It’s an incredible feat, financially well-off or not. Since the strike in 94, the Yanks had made the playoffs 16 out of 17 seasons leading up to 2013, including 13 straight from ’95 to 2007. While it didn’t guarantee them anything in the playoffs, winning that AL East or capturing the Wild Card was almost as certain as Roger Goodell screwing up again. Financially better off than everyone else, they assured themselves a post-season slot every single year because of their spending. Cooper-USA TODAY SportsĪlso during this time, the New York Yankees capitalized by way of their means. We will continue to be like that all Murphtober long.Boston, MA, USA New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) waves to the crowd after being replaced by a pinch runner during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Who's pumped for Game 2 tonight? #Mets #LGM /XTVWINBNHm Everytime he does something, we cheer him like this:
No one should be surprised because he’s always been clutch. He’s making the most of this postseason chance.
Welcome to Daniel Murphy's! A perfect spot for a pint during the #WorldSeries! #LGM ⚾️? /EVitdd30M5 Fhee0sRuzzĭaniel Murphy is your 2015 NLCS MVP! #LGM #WORLDSERIES /dae1bCwIeJĤ others (Piazza, Alfonzo, Zeile, Agbayani), 2000, 16 What can’t Daniel Murphy do? It’s getting insane at this point: #OwnOctober /Bg5iosHPS4ġ6 hits (ties Mets record for single postseason)ĭaniel Murphy has a hit, RBI & run in 7 straight games, tied w/ Lou Gehrig for longest streak in postseason history. Murphy brought his bat and his glove to the park last night. He’s taken advantage of every little opportunity given to him. In the limited chances he’s had, Daniel Murphy has shown himself to be clutch. However, it’s official after last night, it’s Murphtober. Game 3 lead me to believe it would be Yotober. In Game 1 of the NLDS, it looked like it would be Jaketober. Once the Mets clinched the NL East, I actively wondered what type of October this would be.
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