Despite what you might think, the Yankees are playing with urgency.

Despite what you might think, they want to win — maybe more than ever this season. Through this miserable 3-11 month, which only got worse with another offensive struggle last night in a 3-1 loss to the Rays, they are pressing on the gas and continually sputtering.

Attempting to accelerate rather than cruising appears to be a big part of the problem. Baseball is not football, where desire can translate into results. Especially with hitters, the more they want a hit, the further away it can grow.

Despite what you might think as the losses pile up, the Yankees are trying — they’re just trying too hard.