“This was a team that was built not only to get into October, but to play deep into October. We’re pissed, sad, frustrated.” -Carlos Mendoza [New York Post]

“We came into this year with high expectations, and we didn’t come close to meeting them. I’m the architect of the team. I’m responsible for it.” -David Stearns [New York Times]

“You add that all up and you get a team that underachieved greatly.” -David Stearns [New York Times]

“We’re going to have to be open-minded on our position player grouping so that we can improve our run prevention. Does that mean there are robust changes? I don’t know. Does it mean people will be playing different positions? Maybe. Does it mean we ask people to play different roles? Maybe.” -David Stearns [New York Times]

“From a roster construction perspec

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