The New York Yankees have made a decision regarding the fate of manager Aaron Boone following the team’s implosion in the World Series.
The Yankees suffered a World Series humiliation at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 1-4 series loss, sealed by a series of blunders in Game 5.
Even though the 28th title eluded the Pinstripes, the franchise announced that Boone would extend his stay in the Bronx.
The Yankees confirmed Friday morning that they had exercised their 2025 club option on the manager.
Boone, who first took over the decorated franchise in 2018, signed a three-year contract extension in 2021, which included a team option for 2025.
The New York Yankees have made a decision regarding the fate of manager Aaron Boone.
The Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers last month.
The team has now opted to exercise the option and bring Boone back for next season.
‘I am grateful for the trust placed in me to lead this team. “It is a responsibility – and an opportunity – that I will never take lightly,” Boone said in a statement released by the Yankees.
‘It is a great privilege to show up to work every day and be surrounded by so many determined and talented players, coaches and staff members. Starting with the Steinbrenner family, there is a collective commitment to excellence within this organization that is embedded in everything we do.
“I’m already looking forward to spring training in Tampa and working tirelessly to get the Yankees back into the postseason to compete for a World Championship.”
During his seven years as coach in New York, Boone has a record of 603-429, making the playoffs in all but one season.
General manager Brian Cashman had hinted earlier in the week that the team was leaning toward bringing the manager back for the 2025 season and possibly even beyond.
“The manager’s job is so impossible, so you can play the guessing game because you either make a move and it will be right, you make a move and it will be wrong, and then you do it.” , good?’ Cashman said of Boone on Tuesday.
So I think he’s a very, very good coach. I think we’re lucky to have him. “He has done a great job.”
The Yankees confirmed that they had exercised their 2025 club option for the manager
After a disappointing 2023 season in which New York finished with its worst winning percentage since 1992 and failed to reach the postseason, the Bronx Bombers bounced back to reach the World Series for the first time in 15 years.
However, despite the return of Boone and the Yankees, and Cashman’s apparent trust in the manager, fans were left fuming over the decision on social media.
“Another year without winning a WS lmfao you’re a joke,” one fan responded to the team’s announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter.
‘So another year of missing Hussle, poor base work and sloppy defense. It sounds like the Yankee way,’ another complained.
‘Load of 2025 postseason disaster…’ predicted a third, while one questioned: ‘Are we really taking L during the offseason?’
Some Yankees fans were left fuming over the decision on social media Friday.
One fan slammed the team and owner Hal Steinbrenner, posting: ‘Looser mentality continues!! Bravo Hal and Cashman..!!’
However, despite criticism from the fans, one of Boone’s greatest successes has been achieving the respect and support of his players, especially captain Aaron Judge.
“He’s always had our back,” Judge said at the end of the season. “He’s always been there for us, always put us in the best positions day in and day out. He’s a guy that every person in this room will walk through a wall for. The culture we have here is something special and it starts with him at the top .
“Being in this position, the players we brought in wouldn’t fit in as well if it weren’t for a coach like him who really brought us all together.”