The New York Yankees just threw gasoline at an already incensed fanbase. The reason? They extended manager Aaron Boone’s contract for two years until the 2027 season in the Bronx on Thursday. And the response? The announcement sparked anger and disbelief, among fans who were tired of the team’s performance – or, err, the lack of it. People want change, but the Yankees’ management is bent on choosing stability – as their latest move proves.

Following an upsetting 2024 season where the team failed to make the playoffs and ended up in fourth place in the AL East division, the time was ripe for a change. Personnel shifts were of the essence to revive the team’s spirit, culture, and efficiency. With mounting concerns over Boone’s leadership and game management, supporters were anticipating a monumental shift. However, team management has opted for continuity for at least three more years which has sparked outrage among many fans in the Bronx.

Boone’s seven-year reign has been defined by early postseason exits, questionable bullpen management, and a growing perception that he lacks the fire needed to build and lead a championship-caliber team. The Yankees, however, revealed an extension post on their official Instagram page with the caption “The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed manager Aaron Boone to a 2-year contract extension through the 2027 season.”

That logic doesn’t sit well in the Bronx, where patience is as rare as a Red Sox fan in Yankee Stadium. To be fair, Boone isn’t working with the ’98 Yankees. Injuries, underperforming stars, and front-office misfires have hampered recent seasons. The Giancarlo Stanton experiment has backfired. The starting rotation has been inconsistent. And the final nail in the coffin: the farm system hasn’t produced the impact players that fans have come to expect.

But like it or not, Aaron Boone isn’t going anywhere. The Yankees have placed their faith in continuity, banking on a healthier roster and a bounce-back season. But if 2025 starts off on a sour note, the jeers will only grow louder, and the heat on Boone and Cashman will reach a boiling point.

Aaron Boone’s contract sparks fan outrage

This comments sarcastic jabs at Aaron Boone’s contract extension, implying that he hasn’t delivered meaningful results in seven years but is still being rewarded. “I wish my job would reward me after 7 years of not accomplishing anything.” The person is drawing a comparison to regular jobs, where continued employment or promotions are usually based on achievements, suggesting that Boone hasn’t earned his extension.

One Bronx fan, frustrated with Aaron Boone’s extended tenure as Yankees manager, said that he is incapable of leading the team to a championship. “Why!? Thank you Girardi and Joe Torre for bringing us a championship in my lifetime.” The individual thanked the ex-managers Joe Girardi ( in 2009) and Joe Torre (responsible for guiding the Yankees to championships between 1996 and 2000), for securing championships in the lifetime of the speaker. They also seem to doubt Boone’s capacity to lead the Yankees to another victory, which highlights the perception that extending his contract was an error.

The user voiced disappointment with the Yankees’ front office, accusing them of ignoring the true cause of the team’s championship drought. “incredible how blind an organization can be to the core reason we aren’t winning championships.” They believe management is either unwilling or unable to recognize the fundamental problem. In the context of Boone’s extension, they likely view him as the main obstacle to winning and feel that the Yankees are making the wrong choices by keeping him in place.

Another sports enthusiast faulted Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman for the Yankees’ lack of success, arguing that Boone repeatedly makes the same mistakes without accountability. “He’s accomplished nothing and makes the same mistakes over and over. Zero accountability on this team, starting with Cashman and Boone. The 2003 walkoff doomed this franchise.” The mention of the walk-off refers to Boone’s ALCS winning home run against the Red Sox, suggesting that his lasting impact from that event has resulted in unwarranted loyalty from the team management. This has consequently prevented the Yankees from implementing necessary adjustments to secure championship victories.

One comment accused the Yankees’ leadership of prioritizing profits over winning championships. The person called Boone a “puppet,” implying that he lacks real authority and merely follows the front office’s directives. “This organization does not care about winning anymore. Boone is a puppet, Cashman clearly does NOT know how to fortify pieces to win a chip and Hal only cares about $$$$ while screaming poverty. Y’all are a joke.” They criticized GM Brian Cashman for failing to build a championship-caliber roster and accuse owner Hal Steinbrenner of caring only about money while falsely claiming financial limitations. The final remark expresses outright anger and loss of faith in the organization.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner found further criticism, with one user predicting the team wouldn’t win a World Series for the next three years. “No no. No World Series win for the Yankees for the next three years and you can bet on it. Hal, you are the worst owner ever. Your Dad George is rolling in his grave.” They regarded Hal as the “worst owner”, comparing him to George Steinbrenner (his father), who was known for his aggressive approach. While suggesting that George would disapprove of how Hal is running the team, they implied a lack of commitment to championship success.

While the Yankees are sticking with Aaron Boone, another season without a championship will only add to the supporters’ frustration. Boone, Cashman, and Hal Steinbrenner must now justify this decision with results. However, for now, Yankee fans are left wondering: why does this feel like déjà vu?