Yankees playoffs: Baby Bombers prove all things possible for they who try
By Cory Claus
From Goat to GOAT
That was a long but natural process that paid off on Wednesday. But it took a spur of the moment decision to ensure that win.
Once again pushing the right buttons and re-mastering the moment, Joe called a rare team meeting on Saturday’s off day. He apologized for his mistake and reminded the team to play for just one win.
The team responded. Led by Todd Frazier, they played their heart and guts out for themselves as well as their booed and beleaguered manager.
When they did, they stopped being the coaching staff and their players; they became the Yankees. Not even the best team in baseball could withstand that.
And whether it was luck or perfect planning, almost every member of the team that Cashman constructed contributed to this amazing comeback win. It takes a team, and the Yankees proved they have a great one.
Consider that this team has now won four straight elimination games, and ripped the veneer off of Terry Francona. No longer will he be thought of as one of the best managers in baseball.
Because this win-soon team keeps winning now, while so many win-now teams have already gone home. The Red Sox, Indians and Nationals all pushed their chips to the center of the table for the 2017 postseason.
And all are now left to wonder what will happen to them in 2018 and beyond.