WATCH: Yankees’ Batting Practice Welcomes a New but Familiar Aaron Who Promises to Outshine ‘3/4th’ of Their Offense

The New York Yankees have dug themselves a deep hole. The story of 2023 has not progressed the way anyone expected, and even the conclusion has a twist. With the captain missing for a major chunk of the season, the club has scrambled to take victories. But even with Aaron Judge back in action, will the Bronx Bombers need the help of New York’s ‘other’ Aaron?

Getting rid of disappointing veterans came too little, too late this year. Ringing in the new Baby Bombers era was to be a good experiment but it unfortunately ended before it began. The season was one of the worst the Yankees had seen in the last few decades. And yet, there is a late surge of success that had many laughing at a recent batting practice incident.

Aaron Boone Takes Batting Practice at PNC Park

As a manager, the Bronx holds no love for Aaron Boone. They constantly question his decisions, badgering the management for a good replacement. But as a player, Boone won the hearts of the Yankees Nation with a splendid performance in 2003. He hit the winning walk-off home run in the 2003 ALCS. While the World Series ultimately went to the Marlins, New Yorkers will always remember it.

At yesterday’s game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boone joined his players in the batting cage, reminiscing his days as a player. A fan recorded a video from the side, which shows the Yankees skipper swinging the bat at a single ball and then moving to the side to hand it over to someone else. “Aaron Boone taking BP 🤣” reads the caption.

This wasn’t the first time the manager has taken up baseball activities ahead of a game either. During spring training in March 2023, Boone celebrated a milestone on March 9th. He turned 50! And not only that, but he hit a home run at Steinbrenner Field for one of the balls he was pitched.

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What a memorable way to celebrate. Fans still remember it and believe even today he would be a good addition to the current team.

New York Yankees Fans Hate Manager Boone But Want Him Back in Pinstripes

For the 13 seasons that he played for Major League Baseball, the retired slugger had some unforgettable moments in the field. And many believe he was better than some of the Yankees currently crowding the roster.

One fan believed he could hit with a higher average than “3/4 of this team.”

One plainly stated, “They might need him.”

One joked this was what fans truly wanted to see.

Another couldn’t help but praise the Pirates’ PNC Park.

One posted a GIF of that iconic 2003 moment from the ALCS.

For now, the team seems to be doing as well as can be expected this late in the season. Surprisingly, they may actually make it to the playoffs. What do you think? Could Aaron Boone once again work his postseason magic should the Yankees need him?

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