MLB》The Yankees have been without a championship for 17 consecutive years, causing the New York media and OB to criticize them. The general manager used a stun bat to describe outside criticism.

The New York Yankees have missed the World Series for 17 consecutive years since winning the World Series in 2009, prompting criticism from legendary players such as Yankees star Jorge Posada. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said frankly in an interview at the general manager's meeting today, "These criticisms may make you feel angry, or they may make you re-examine some things, or even start to question certain things and certain people."

The Yankees finished the regular season this year with 93 wins and 68 losses, ranking second in the American League East, and advanced to the playoffs as the first wild card in the American League. The Yankees defeated the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Game, but the Stripes were swept by the Rays in the American League Wild Card Game and missed the championship again.

"USA Today" reported that Pousada, Hall of Fame star Goose Gossage, and Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia have all publicly criticized the Yankees, and Yankees stars Derek Jeter and "A-Rod" Rodriguez also ridiculed on TV shows.

Regarding the criticism of these legendary Yankees stars, Cashman said today, "The Yankees mean a lot to a lot of people, whether it's those who complain, make accusations, or fans who are disappointed with the team. We know that the team has a glorious history of success, and we always strive to hold ourselves up to that standard. We have been working hard to do our best in all aspects, and the most important thing is to bring the team a World Series championship."

"So, I know, we always need to do better," Cashman said. "So, when I first heard the criticism, was I disappointed? Yes. But does it motivate me? Absolutely, and it always has been. I don't need anything else to motivate me now. I think the motivation that the fans and the media give us is enough."

Cashman joked, "I mean, it's like someone is taking a stun bat and poking you where you least want to be shocked, and the electricity never stops. It keeps you alert all the time. But when you step back and look at it calmly, you must also understand that these criticisms are actually out of a desire and love, hoping that the team can become better than it is now. And this is the direction we have been striving for."