* I have never been more embarrassed in my life to be a Yankees fan. I can only hope the Steinbrenners and Randy Levine issue a public apology to the fans, because we’re owed one. We’re also owed a new manager, new hitting coach (goodbye Kevin Long!), and a large chunk of new players. This postseason has been a complete joke and has embarrassed this city. George Steinbrenner is probably rolling over in his grave.
BRIAN RAPPAPORT
New York, N.Y.
* The Yankees are lucky George Steinbrenner isn’t alive and running the team: he would strip these pretend Bronx Bombers of their pinstripes faster than you can say “Choke.” They lost the only ounce of heart and courage they had went Derek Jeter went down, while making every Baltimore and Detroit pitcher look like Cy Young reincarnated. They have humiliated themselves and their fans.
MICHAEL MAURER
Long Branch, N.J.
* Everyone has an opinion on the Yankees’ embarrassing ALCS showing. What cannot be debated is the entire team’s carefree demeanor throughout the playoffs. This is about a group of men who showed no heart, no fight and no passion for the game. They rolled over and played dead, a huge smack in the face to every loyal Yankees fan.
FRANK PICO JR.
Mamaroneck N.Y.
A-Ridiculous
* Wouldn’t it be nice if Alex Rodriguez could hit the ball as successfully as he hits on women? All that notwithstanding, I don’t think he should be traded. The Yankees can’t receive equal or even near equal value. Just like Derek Jeter, maybe A-Rod, too, can have a bounce-back year.
ED KRAUSS
Scarsdale N.Y.
* The Yankees’ treatment of Alex Rodriguez during the ALCS is an embarrassment and disgrace to not only A-Rod, but the best fans in the sport. A player of his talent should not be publicly humiliated and emasculated. We all know A-Rod’s history and some of the questionable decisions he has made. However, making him the scapegoat at the expense of the betterment of the team is unacceptable. There is no way possible that the Yankees are better with him sitting on the bench. Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi need to move on. I have lost all respect for both of them, and they have done the impossible: made A-Rod a tragic figure in the eyes of Yankees fans.
ED BOTTI
Matawan, N.J.
* After the Yankees lost to the Tigers, Alex Rodriguez was quoted as saying, “I’ll be back.” I hope he meant for Old-Timer’s Day.
JOHN BUONAGURA
Stewart Manor, N.Y.
Losers’ lament
* As a Yankees fan, I have this to say about Derek Jeter’s injury: Winning teams overcome injuries. Losers make excuses.
TONY ROCCAMO
Bronx