Soon After Crushing New York Yankees’ Playoff Dream, Former Captain Points Out The Pinstripes’ Shortcomings

MLB occupies a unique position in sports as one of the oldest and most historically rich leagues, making it a highly beloved and successful global entity. Although many teams have played a part in this glory, the name of the New York Yankees stands out. The Bronx-based team has been the most successful team, with 27 WS titles. But the situation has not been kind to them lately, especially after moving to the new stadium. Given they have won a single title after their move, it raises some questions. Toronto Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly, who played is a former reflected on the same recently.

While recalling his time as a Yankee, the 62-year-old shared his thoughts on what made the past special. Mattingly’s thoughts make sense, as the Yankees have not won a single time in over a decade. This also raises the question: Did the Yankees forget their best after moving to a new stadium?

Yankees Legend Don Mattingly Walks Down The Memory Lane of The Old Yankee Stadium

Don Mattingly, famously known as ‘The Hit Man’, has a legendary name in the Yankees’ history. The ex-manager wore the Pinstripes all his playing career and became a part of the team’s glory. This was the reason behind the decision from the coveted franchise to retire his jersey 23. Although he never won any championship with the team, contributed a lot, which resulted in him winning the MVP award, Gold Gloves, and other titles. Therefore, the 6x All-Star continues to cherish his time with the Bronx which was visible in his latest interview with Meredith Marakovits.

During his latest visit to the Bronx as a coach of the Toronto Blue Jays, Mattingly shared, “The noise was different, and the energy was really good there. And I think all your memories, right? Coming up as a young player out of the minor leagues, walking through the tunnel of the dugout and seeing the stadium.”

The 2020 NL Manager of the Year added, “I don’t think I’ll ever forget, is, the feel of that playoff game in ’95 running onto the field and the place was just electric, and it was just so much fun. The energy in that building was incredible.”

These statements were surprising after Don’s current team almost shut the door for the playoffs for his former team. But his words reflected his love for the Yankees and brought up a question: What is the reason behind Pinstripes’ latest struggles?

Is the Change Behind the Yankees’ Championship Draught?

The underlying concept behind each new progression is to build upon the existing foundation. The same was behind the Yankees’ move to the new stadium. Although they won a championship win in the first season, the story has been different since then. The Yanks have been WS winless since 2009. Even after spending second highest in the league, they are unlikely to participate in the playoffs, all due to their latest losses.

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It raises the question of the Yankees’ working style, which has changed in the past few years. It involves everything from their signings to the management of the players. Notably, the Yankees seem to have gone soft and analysis-based, which has gotten dislike from the former players. This seems to have changed the energy in the clubhouse that a successful team should have. It becomes more visible after the latest comments from the former Yankees captain. But given they are addressing the situation for the upcoming season, do you think they will change this aspect? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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