Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly was critical of the New York Yankees in the wake of his team's World Series triumph over the Bronx Bombers,

New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman responded to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly's recent criticisms of his club following the World Series defeat.

Brian Cashman kept defaulting to the big picture. Yes, there were problems in fundamental areas on defense and especially baserunning, but that in the GM’s view did not prevent the Yankees from being a terrific team that reached the World Series.