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Indeed, the Yankees’ roster seems to lack flexibility, with certain players, like Stanton, underperforming or seeming ill-suited for postseason high-pressure situations. Stanton’s run in playoffs, where he displayed flashes of talent but also contributed to clogging the bases and physical limitations, revealed the need for roster recalibration.
Managers and Strategic Decisions
While the Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone generally received positive mentions, some analysts, including A-Rod, voiced frustration over roster construction and postseason strategy. A-Rod described the roster as one of the worst in recent memory, criticizing its lack of balance and the tendency to rely heavily on home-run power rather than a more versatile offensive approach.