I'm not happy but I'm also not mad. The Yankees basically finished in 4th in the MLB this year making it to the ALCS. Thats a good accomplishment and I believe people don't realize it because of the high expectations every year with the Yankees. Also winning the AL East this year was great especially battling a lot of key players getting injured during the season.
The #1 problem during the postseason was EVERYONE was in a slump except Raul Ibanez who made most of the games very exciting. It wasn't just A-Rod who couldn't hit but seemed like he was put in the spotlight because of his high expectations and low performance every postseason. This year he hit a .120 during the postseason. After Derek Jeter got injured would have liked to see A-rod get moved to short. A-Rod is was of the best shortstops to play the game. I feel as if making that move might have changed his play and might have been enough to get him out of the slump.
Going into the postseason this year I was thinking the Yankees would have been struggling with the pitching but getting help from a strong offense. It was the exact opposite the Yankees just couldn't hit and the pitching was good.
KEYS for the offseason:
1. Try to get Ichiro Suzuki back
2. Say goodbye to Nick Swisher - My sister and brother in law called this move a year ago and I always backed Swisher but my breaking point was the error in right field during ALCS with the line drive on his glove side he completely missed. Its about a 98% chance he isn't returning next year in pinstripes.
3. If no Ichiro and with Swisher gone the Yanks need a right fielder. Many options that will be available. Wouldn't mind seeing Torii Hunter or even Melky Cabrera.
4. Keep Granderson
5. Keep Martin even with his .211 avg this year / very reliable behind the plate
6. Keep Ibanez
7. Re-sign Andy Pettitte
8. figure out what to do with A-Rod keep or trade
9. Get ready to win number #28
