Discussion on whether the Yankees are living off past glory or struggling to keep up with modern MLB success.
Summary
- Fans debate if the Yankees are a relic in modern MLB history
- Ownership, market, and success all under scrutiny
- Comparisons made to other successful and struggling franchises
Evil Empire or Fading Glory?
One user remarks on the Yankees’ status as an ‘Evil Empire,’ drawing parallels to historical empires.
The Steinbrenner Effect
Discussion on the impact of ownership changes on the Yankees’ performance and reputation over the years.
The Dodgers Factor
Comparisons drawn between the Yankees and Dodgers in terms of spending and success in recent times.
Not at all. They remained competitive in the 2010’s. A big factor in recent history is that the playoffs have expanded and changed A LOT in the past 30 years. We went from 2 division winners playing 7 games for a spot in the World Series to 3 division winners and a wild card playing 2 rounds of series, and now we have even more wild cards…