Despite the fact that I believe bad post seasons can happen to anyone at any time, I will not defend A-Rod’s post season performances.  They have been terrible.  A-Rod has to do better.  I am angry at Torre’s treatment of him – and using the demotion in the batting order (DURING A PLAYOFF SERIES) as a motivational tool.  You want to bat A-Rod 2nd, or 3rd, or 5th – fine.  Not 8th.  That’s not the reason why they lost but what has been annoying me about Torre lately is that he is no longer a manager that helps his team – he has in a way, become an obstacle.  I look at other managers, Leyland and Scoscia in particular and I find myself wanting those guys making decisions for my team.  And when you start feeling that way, it’s bad.

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