“If I’m the owner, Aaron Boone wouldn’t stay.”
--Mariano Rivera
Mariano said it. So, that's gospel as far as I'm concerned. This is a true story. So to all you Yankee fans who believe that Boone is a poor leader, manager and you want to fire him? Guess what, you are in good company. Boone is not qualified to run the Yankees... yup, you are right. Mo says so.
The New York Post writes:
Mariano Rivera said that Aaron Boone would be out if he owned the Yankees...
Frustration has been bubbling amongst Yankees fans that the team cannot advance past the Astros, and in the latest circumstance got swept out of the 2022 ALCS. Longtime Yankees play-by-play broadcaster Michael Kay eviscerated Boone for pulling Gerrit Cole in Game 3."
It's pretty obvious to me that Hal Steinbrenner and probably Brian Cashman to some extent like having Boone around to manipulate, make decisions for and just push around all so Aaron can make a few mil and be part of the Yankees losing history. Boone's a robot, puppet and to be honest, cannot manage players. He doesn't use his gut, he uses analytics and as you can see, that doesn't work... unless you're adding up strikeouts.
Remember, Aaron Boone has one highlight in his life. He homered to beat the Red Sox in an ALCS a long time ago. But remember something... we didn't win a World Series that year. And the next year, our dopey Boone decided to play a pick-up basketball game in the off season and injure himself to be out the remainder of the season. His Yankee career was pretty pathetic if you think about it, and he's just building on it with his ridiculous managing career.
And so, if Mariano Rivera is blasting the Yankee organization and Boone for just being a terrible manager, something really needs to be done.
Now Steinbrenner doesn't care about us, this is clear. But I am sure his people are calling Mariano's people and some discussion will be had at some point. But Mo is his own man, and I am thrilled that Mo came out and said what he said. Why you ask?
Because Boone's a clown. Time is up for him.
I have been a Yankee fan since the 60's It's hard to fathom this proud organization has sunk to this level.The owner of this team is like missing in action,his farther was always front and center,Hal is invisible. .At least speak out publicly and show some passion,articulate a path going forward to your loyal fan base.
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