Part 7/10:
The Highs and Lows of Player-Organization Relationships
The narrative extends beyond the Yankees, touching on how many sports teams handle the departure of revered players. The comparisons to other sports figures, such as Henrik Lundqvist leaving the Rangers or Phil Simms leaving the Giants, illustrate that organizational endings are rarely as clean and amicable as fans wish they could be. More often than not, players depart feeling disrespected or undervalued, and organizations tend to prioritize the future over individual legacies.