... and the playoffs are a sprint.
Going into the playoffs, the best teams in baseball were the Phillies and the Yankees. Both were built to be successful over the course of 162 games and their records proved that they were. But playoffs are different. The 5 game playoff series is a sprint. It's just not the same. It would be like taking the best marathon runners of the year and then making them run a 100 meter sprint to determine the best one. It just doesn't seem fair.
But that's baseball.
The Phillies and the Yankees had terrific seasons. They should be very proud of what they accomplished. Unfortunately, both the teams and their fan base expected a lot more.
Play it or watch it long enough and the game of baseball will break your heart.
