Williams Probably Wishes He Went To The Dodgers...

Yankee fans can be tough. We expect perfection and Williams is hardly close to that.

But honestly, you almost can’t even blame Devin Williams for sucking the air out of this Yankees team. The truth is, he was a solid closer in Milwaukee, but something changes when you put on the pinstripes. It’s about whether you have the guts to survive the intense pressure that comes with being a New York Yankee — and it’s obvious Williams doesn’t. From the start, it was clear Luke Weaver should have been the closer. We’ve been pounding that drum since the end of the World Series here at BYB. But once again, the Yankees’ front office couldn’t see what was right in front of them.

The Yankees DID NOT NEED Devin Williams this offseason. They just chased the shiny object because Soto had just left (which, honestly, is a blessing in disguise). Meanwhile, Weaver was right there, ready and deserving. Instead, Brian Cashman spent big and wasted both money and games by handing the job to Williams. Boone’s no better — still rolling Williams out there as he blows lead after lead. Anyone watching can see he’s not the answer, but Boone, running the team like some mindless robot, keeps trusting him. It’s pathetic. What a puppet.

The blame lies squarely on the leadership: the front office, the manager, all of them. Yankee fans aren’t stupid — we see what’s happening. We know Williams can’t close games here, and we know Anthony Volpe isn’t cutting it as a hitter either. So, message to the Steinbrenner crew; Stop playing favorites because of contracts. Start doing what’s best for the team.

Williams’ debut month in New York has been nothing short of a disaster. His latest meltdown — giving up a single, a hit-by-pitch with two strikes, and a two-run double — cost the Yankees a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays, all while boos poured down from the stands. Carlos Carrasco gave them a strong start — all Williams had to do was lock it down. That’s literally his only job.

Despite BYB and fans screaming for Weaver, the Yankees only pulled Williams on Friday to give the ball to Mark Leiter Jr. And what did Leiter do? Exactly what he was supposed to — one hit, no runs, 11 pitches to close it out. No drama.

Weaver, meanwhile, has become a fan favorite for good reason. He started the season with 13 straight scoreless innings, has given up just three hits, posted a 0.62 WHIP, struck out 13, and walked just five. He’s even locked down two saves already.

After the loss last night, Boone was asked about Williams’ role moving forward. True to form, he gave one of his classic non-answers: “We’ll see.” Honestly, if you’re a reporter, why even bother asking Boone anything? He never says anything real. Dig a little, create some drama, ignore that fool.

At the end of the day, the Yankees needed that win — badly. The Blue Jays are climbing in the division, and the Yankees? They can’t keep any momentum as predicted. The offense is solid but cannot sustain it if the pitching staff is exhausted, and the whole thing is collapsing under the weight of poor leadership.

The Yankees spent big on the wrong players. They gave a contract extension to a manager who clearly doesn’t know how to manage his guys. And now we’re stuck watching a team that’s almost painful to root for.

It’s infuriating. It’s sad. And honestly, it’s getting harder and harder to watch.

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