Aaron Boone was nearly dismissed this off-season from his managerial post by New York Yankees majority owner Hal Steinbrenner in the aftermath of the team’s debacle in the 2023 season. However, the players, support staff and upper hierarchy saved the day for Boone with positive feedback.
Hence, Hal Steinbrenner decided to let Aaron Boone see the end of his contract, thus offering a second chance to produce a turnaround in 2024. However, the 2024 season, which started on a high, has derailed, and it has led to speculations around Boone’s job, with the Boston Red Sox manager emerging as an ideal replacement.
Alex Cora Linked To Yankees As Potential Aaron Boone Replacement!
Manager Aaron Boone, who has been at the helm of the New York Yankees since 2018, has faced increasing scrutiny over the team’s performance in recent seasons. Despite some successes, including multiple playoff appearances, the Yankees have struggled to reach the World Series, and Boone’s managerial decisions have often been questioned by fans and analysts alike. Moreover, the team’s recent downturn in June has amplified calls for a change in leadership. Notably, Boone is in the final year of his existing contract with a club option for the 2025 season. However, the Yanks’ ultimate decision is expected to be based on how the team performs in the postseason if at all they qualify for the next round.
It is believed that if the New York Yankees fail to reach the World Series this year, Aaron Boone will be dismissed from his managerial post effective immediately. And no support from the player for higher authorities could save his job. Moreover, Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox manager, has emerged as an ideal replacement candidate. Cora, who led the Red Sox to a 489-410 career record, including a World Series and two playoff appearances, is expected to leave the organization due to back-to-back playoffless seasons. Boston appears to be in a transition phase and might start from scratch next year, and Cora is not expected to be in their future plans. Hence, that gives Hal Steinbrenner the pathway to seek a change and place his bet on Alex Cora to do the right things and eliminate the 14-year-long World Series trophy drought.
MLB Insider Fears Aaron Boone Losing His Credibility!
In an honest take, Joel Sherman of the NY Post advised New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone to face the reality of the team’s situation. Sherman was responding to Boone’s optimism on DJ LeMahieu, who hasn’t had more than 3 extra-base hits in over a month. “If you keep dabbling in on reality, you lose credibility,” Sherman said on Boone’s managerial approach.
Joel Sherman added that Aaron Boone cannot keep watching the Yankees go down without addressing pressing points that need correction. Hence, the insider urged Boone to take strict measures against players who have been lousy on the field and also those who take their positions on the lineup for granted. Such things shouldn’t be tolerated in a clubhouse that wants to win the World Series.
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