The Yankees made the playoffs last year. It only lasted nine innings, losing to the Astros 3-0 in the AL wild-card game. But it was the playoffs.
I figured the players would recognize the hard work it took to get beyond 162 games, even if they didn’t make it past 163. Then I spoke to Chase Headley on Wednesday.
“Last year, got a chance to get to the playoffs, and it lasted nine innings. How did that sit with you over the winter?” I asked him.