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Mike Francesa: Pat Murphy’s Yankees attack could finally bring change

The baseball world has been teeing off on the Yankees for some time now. But the Bombers’ leadership troika — owner Hal Steinbrenner, general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone — has been seemingly impervious to the deluge of…

By James Kratch · Elite Sports NY

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:55 AM

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Mike Francesa believes Pat Murphy's televised criticism could force the Yankees to re-examine their organizational approach.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was filmed telling Jake Bauers to remember his time on a selfish Yankees team.
Murphy made the critical comments following Milwaukee's World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Former WFAN host Mike Francesa stated that Brewers manager Pat Murphy's recent criticism of the New York Yankees could finally compel the franchise to make internal changes. During Milwaukee's post-World Series celebration, Murphy was caught on camera criticizing the Yankees while speaking to pending free agent and former Yankee Jake Bauers.

Francesa argued on his BetRivers podcast that while Yankees leadership previously brushed off external criticism, Murphy's televised remarks directly after winning a championship landed with significant impact and cannot be easily ignored.

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Mike Francesa: Pat Murphy’s Yankees attack could finally bring change

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