It is plain to see that the New York Yankees are struggling to win games at the moment. With Aaron Judge on the injured list, the Yanks have found it difficult to score runs. But the Yankees skipper Aaron Boone?s decision-making has also cost them games. Most recently, Boone was forced to defend his tactical decision, which led to the Bronx Bombers losing a crucial game.?
This game was the decider for the home series against the Red Sox the Bombers eventually lost. It was a close game that was concluded in extra innings. Now Boone is defending his choices that may have led to the loss.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone defends his decisions against the Red Sox
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The Yankees were dominated by the Red Sox during the 6 games they played across two series. But most recently, Aaron Boone?s decision-making in the final game of the home series has come into question. During the 8th inning of this game against the Red Sox, there were two batters on base and Boone chose not to play the infield in. This led to the Yankees conceding a run while getting the out at first base on a grounder. They lost 3-2 in the 10th inning, also conceding the series. The Talkin? Yanks Podcast shared a video of co-host Jake Storiale questioning the decision and Boone vehemently defending it.?
Boone and Jake got in a heated debate over a decision that led to a game-tying run
“When you manage the team you can bring them in in that situation” -Boone pic.twitter.com/A1LJ8lRwTR
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 20, 2023
During the podcast, Boone said, ?When we get done I want you to really reflect and dive into that and pause and close your eyes and think about that and go ?Yeah, I don?t really see that one.?? When Storiale further questioned the tactic, the Yankees? skipper said, ?When you manage the team, you can, you can bring them in that situation.? A poll that 15474 people answered in the replies to this Twitter video went against Boone. 65% of people were against his take and in support of Jake.
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Although the Bombers have generally dominated their rivalry with the Red Sox in recent years, this year was different. Their AL East rivals dominated them. Furthermore, the Yankees lost 5 of the 6 games played. Their offense in particular struggled to score runs. Let’s have a look at how fans have reacted to Boone’s statements.?
Fans are unhappy with Boone’s statements
The reactions to Aaron Boone’s discussion with Jake have been mainly negative. Many fans are questioning the Yankees’ skipper and his decision-making.
Some fans said that he doesn’t want to take accountability.
Zero accountability
— Ariel Rodriguez (@arod__92) June 20, 2023
Yikes that’s really not a good look for Boone but yeah I agree with Jake on this
— Patches O’Houlihan (@sondraa) June 20, 2023
What a cop out sorry excuse of an answer from Boone. ‘If you know so much why don’t you have this job’ verbatim. Its the answer for the guy who knows hes wrong but isn’t going to give you the satisfaction of saying it.
— Andy Savage ⚡️🇵🇸 (@AndyTheSavage24) June 20, 2023
Other fans questioned the decision by Boone.
“We have 2 more cracks at the plate” is a fine reason to trade that run when the team can hit well & get it back.
But right now, the team can’t hit. You have zero guarantee they’ll do anything with those 2 cracks at the plate.
Keep your lead; bring the infield in.
— Nick (@InaudibleShoutX) June 20, 2023
“We got 2 more times to come up to the plate.” He’s saying that like we don’t have a historically bad lineup without judge lmao
— Josh (@HolzhauerJosh) June 20, 2023
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I think in most situations Boone is right, but the trump card Jake uses (and he’s 100% correct) is that the offense has been abysmal this month. Holding them to 1 was the only chance at winning the game.
— Bryant Ridgeway (@_bnridgeway) June 20, 2023
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