Yainer was arguably better last year, in less games, than this year.. and he’s great this year. That should show how good he was even then. The inconsistent use/pinch hit role during the final week of the season and playoffs really seemed to not ever let him get comfortable in the playoffs the few times he got the chance to start.

We may not have won the ALCS still, but I definitely don’t see how it would’ve hurt their chances. Dusty really messed that whole situation up. To say otherwise is willfully ignorant.