Polarizing reactions are quite common in sports. Someone gets adoration from his team but absolute hatred from the opposition. However, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Boone is a different beast. Unlike other managers, he polarizes not just opponents but his own team’s fans. Some like him, some want him gone, but one can’t deny Boone’s Yankees tenure has largely been a success. And it just got visible one again by the record he just claimed! You wondering what’s that?

Well, he has just crossed 600 wins as a manager. Sounds like a huge achievement! While it’s huge for some, for Boone, it’s another day of seeing fans question his credentials. But if we keep the fan aspect at the side for a bit! The Yankees have seen an upward push only with Boone, especially as we see the 2024 season! Although we know they had their share of ups and downs, which team doesn’t have them, right? Beyond that, Yankees GM Brian Cashman has always shown a kind of admiration for him.

What does the team feel about Aaron Boone?

See, managing a big league team requires an ability to think on one’s feet, right? It’s not an easy job, and Cashman feels whatever they threw at Boone, his responses were like music to the ears. Basically, according to Brian, he was always ready to face the unexpected and did what it takes! Plus, of course, how can we forget? Boone is a former infielder himself, bringing in the depth of a 13-year-long career! And he has been manager of the Bronx Bombers since 2018! So he has been in the post for 6 years now, possibly for a reason, right? In simple terms, you could say he kept Brian’s faith alive!

Now, he’s not just making headlines; he’s officially surpassed Billy Martin for seventh place on the Yankees’ all-time managerial wins list. Pretty cool, right? But it’s not just about the wins—though there are plenty of those! It’s also about how he tackles every challenge that comes his way with a steady hand and a dash of optimism that you can practically set your watch to. How else would he have managed to stick by the team for so long, right? And he simply gives all of this credit to his team.

Post-game, when Aaron Boone was asked how he feels winning his 600th win, he said, “It’s the result of a lot of good teams, a lot of really good players, and the opportunity to do it for an extended period of time.” But even with all this success, we have to note one more thing: the internet remains divided! While some fans are cheering him on, celebrating his new record, others are still questioning his ability altogether. It’s a mixed bag of reactions, to say the least!

How are fans reacting to his new record?

When one fan captured what everyone who isn’t happy with Boone’s tenure may be thinking right now: And it’s a sad truth too. The Yankees have been in a 15-year championship drought since 2009. That is the second longest drought in their history (after the 1979-1996 drought). The fact that Boone has been at the helm for 6 of those years has naturally made him the face of this failure for the fans.

Another fan jumped in, stirring the pot with a comparison—can you guess with whom? Well, the answer is Joe Girardi, the former skipper of the Bronx Bombers. Despite his impressive track record, his contract was up for renewal, and—poof—no extension. But why? While no official reason ever surfaced, rumor had it he wasn’t exactly on great terms with upper management. Meanwhile, it seems management is all in on Boone! So, could that be the missing puzzle piece?

Plus, if we are talking about admiration for the manager, one of the admirers was seen supporting rather than manifesting the series ring for him. And it’s looking positive seeing the Yankees trail this season. Although they took a bumpy turn at the end of August and the start of September, recently, they have managed to overcome that and are leading the charts! So hopefully he will be able to clinch the ring soon!

In comparison to this, a very contrasting opinion came from another user. Rather, it was a jab at Aaron’s position as manager! While it’s clear the team has loyalty to their captain—and vice versa—this comment reflects the frustration of fans who can’t help but wonder how he’s still at the helm without a ring to show for it. Even with a star-studded lineup that includes names like Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, the Yankees haven’t been able to fly that tall!

And just like on the same page, one of more such opinions was given by another fan, or a critique we may call him pointing out: While it is right that Boone hasn’t won a World Series yet, there’s a chance he might do it this year. But then, common knowledge is that baseball playoffs are the toughest and most unpredictable in sports, with even the greatest not able to do it!

While the reactions are mixed, one thing’s for sure: Aaron Boone has definitely boomed in his own way! He’s consistently praised the Yankees, expressing his passion for the team. But fans are demanding a bit more—so, can he deliver? Is 2024 the year Boone finally breaks the drought? Will the Yankees find that elusive 28th championship? The only answer is—time will tell! Meanwhile, which comment do you think resonated with you the most? Let us know!