The Yankees, to a man, expressed bitter disappointment over their epic collapse against the Red Sox in the ALCS. But one Yankee has additional reason for disappointment.

Kenny Lofton doesn’t believe he got a chance to make a difference.

“I know what I’ve done in past postseasons,” Lofton said yesterday. “I didn’t get the opportunities.”

Lofton, a .277 hitter with nine steals in 30 LCS games prior to this year, played in just three of the seven games against the Red Sox. He was 3-for-10 with two walks and three strikeouts.

When he signed a three-year deal with the Yankees, Lofton said he was under the impression that he would play every day. It turned out to be an awkward arrangement.

He was more a George Steinbrenner signing than a Joe Torre pick. When Lofton made a terrible play in right in July, The Boss ripped Torre saying he never wanted to see the center fielder in right.

One problem: The Yankees have a center fielder in Bernie Williams.

“The last three years I’ve had a shot [to get to the World Series,” said Lofton who played for San Francisco and Chicago. “I wish I would have played more. But you can’t say, ‘Would’ve, Could’ve, should’ve.’ I know what I can do as a leadoff guy.”

Lofton, who was on the DL twice, played just 83 games this season. He hit .275 with three home runs and 18 RBIs and stole seven bases. He helped instigate a benches-clearing incident in the final regular-season game at Fenway when he and Doug Mientkiewicz exchanged words on what appeared to be a routine play at first.

That was the closest Lofton came to being a factor this season. He has two years left on his deal, but because of his inexpensive salary ($3.1 million), it wouldn’t be shocking if the Yankees dealt him, especially if they make a run at free agent Carlos Beltran.

Lofton said he doesn’t regret having signed with the Yankees. He wanted to wear Pinstripes and play in New York. He said the media attention was, “all over the place.”