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Conversely, for the Yankees, failing to secure a championship since 2009 is unacceptable for a franchise with such history and expectations. The disappointment felt after their recent World Series appearance, where they fell to the Dodgers, only exacerbated this sense of urgency. Stephen A. pointed out Aaron Judge's lackluster postseason performance, calling into question his reliability as a superstar, which might have influenced recent decisions in free agency and team dynamics.