Two Aarons of the New York Yankees have had polar opposite seasons this year. On the one hand, the slugger Aaron Judge hit record-breaking 62 home runs and became fans\’ sweetheart. But on the other hand, the manager Aaron Boone has constantly been on the receiving end of harsh criticism for his controversial decisions throughout the season. And now, many are speculating that the team may fire Boone after the season, but is it really happening?
Mariano Rivera Wants Yankees To Fire Aaron Boone!
The Yankees\’ whole fan base is still reeling after the Astros\’ ALCS sweep. There are numerous people that are dissatisfied with the outcome, including Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera. Everybody is blaming Aaron Boone for the strategic errors which lead to the loss. Rivera spoke about his dissatisfaction on Wednesday at the Sports Forum of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives. Boone\’s position as manager of the Yankees for the upcoming season would not be renewed, according to Mariano. He stated, \”When things don\’t come out the way, all of the fault goes on the manager. Somebody has to pay the price. And we won\’t put that on the players.\”
When Rivera was traded to the Yankees from Cincinnati in the middle of the 2003 season, Boone briefly shared the team with him. One of the most treasured postseason experiences in business history is Boone\’s walk-off home run in Game 7 of the ALCS over the Red Sox. This shows his loyalty to the Bombers. Aaron Boone recently completed the team\’s fifth campaign while in charge, guiding the group to the postseason on each occasion and twice to the ALCS.
Meanwhile, Rivera is one of the most honored players in MLB history. From 1995 until 2013, Rivera pitched with the Yankees. Over the course of the regular season, he made 652 saves and earned five World Series rings. He was a 13-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, being the first player to get a unanimous vote.
Hal Steinbrenner Wishes To Continue With Boone?
After the Yankees\’ anti-climactic loss in th ALCS, several fans and MLB pundits were anticipating his exit as the manager. However, Hal Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, stated on Wednesday that he believes Aaron Boone will remain the team\’s manager in 2023. His announcement came amid a lot of criticism for the Bronx manager.
According to sources, Aaron Boone secured a contract extension for one more year in 2025 and three further years in October 2021. Boone has been the Yankees\’ manager for five seasons. He has lead them to a 427-281 (.603) record and two division crowns and postseason appearances each year.
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