There is something different about October baseball. It’s a supercharged version of the same game, but the stakes are higher and the competition more fierce. While the Yankees have been eliminated from postseason contention, the American and National League Division Series still feature a handful of players who spent time in pinstripes.
One would think former Yankees are well-prepared for the intensity of competing in the postseason, considering the fan and media attention that go along with playing in New York. Whether or not they were able to perform in October, the experience of playing on a big stage in the Bronx is valuable to these one-time Yankees.