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The New York Yankees, a franchise known for their rich history and high expectations, have been struggling to meet the fans’ lofty standards in recent seasons. Each defeat carries weight, and fans have become increasingly frustrated with the team’s inconsistent performances and inability to meet their potential.

In the aftermath of a recent disheartening loss to the Mariners, fans expected to hear a response that demonstrated accountability and a sense of urgency to address the team’s issues. However, the manager, Aaron Boone comment appeared to lack the gravity and seriousness that fans were hoping for. His uncanny tone and choice of words were interpreted by many as a dismissive attitude toward the team’s struggles.

   

Aaron Boone Reacts To Yankees 2-10 Loss To Mariners

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to reporters before Game 4 of an American League Championship baseball series at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in New York. (Seth Wenig/AP)

The New York Yankees hosted Seattle Mariners for a three-game series at the Bronx. After sealing the first two games, the home team perished in the final game. Domingo German‘s start proved to be a disaster as he leaked eight runs in just 3.1 innings. The situation was unsalvagable from there on as the Bombers ended up losing with a deficit of eight runs. The manager, Aaron Boone, faced the wrath of the media as well as the fans when he attended the post-game presser.

Addressing the loss, Aaron Boone said that it was an awful day at work for the team. They need to find solutions for Domingo German and also dig deeper into the existing issues. Further, Boone said that he felt miserable losing at home. But it’s the nature of the sport of baseball. It will teach the team a valuable lesson. Hopefully, these kinds of hard losses help the team sharpen their intentions of winning. While it seemed like a viable explanation, the comments did not sit well with the hardcore fans, who clapped back at the manager and held him accountable.

Fans Refer To Aaron Boone As The Worst Manager In MLB After Recent Loss To Mariners

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn’t use his closer in last night’s ALDS Game 3 loss to the Guardians. David Dermer/AP

The hardcore and loyal Yankee fanbase took the recent 2-10 loss to Seattle Mariner by heart and unleashed their wrath on the manager, Aaron Boone. After Boone issued an explanation for the loss, the fans took to Twitter to ridicule every word that came out of his mouth. Some even called him the “worst manager of MLB.” For what it’s worth, fans’ anger is understandable, as they invest their time, energy, and emotions into supporting the team.

Moreover, humiliating losses like this hurts more than ever. But what the supporters also need to understand is that there is too little the manager can do. He is putting the best possible lineup with available hands on the deck. If the players are not able to perform, it’s not his fault. Regardless, the Yankees need to introspect and limit such losses if they want to make a deep season run this year. They are already third in the East table, way behind the Rays and Orioles.