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The key realisation is that emotions within the front office are naturally divided into two camps: those who believe they lost due to bad luck or isolated errors and those who see systemic issues. If the Yankees see themselves as victims of a fluke—a misplay or a cold streak—they may opt for complacency, believing that perhaps next season will be different with minor tweaks. Conversely, acknowledging that they are simply not good enough forces a more radical reevaluation of their roster and strategic approach.