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Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) pulls starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) pulls starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier this month, the New York Yankees saw their bid to end their World Series drought fail. With a loss to the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wildcard game, many wondered where do the Yankees go from here.
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A few hours back, they gave their answer by tying down their current manager Aaron Boone to a new contract. This announcement from the 27-time World Series champions drew vastly varied reactions, with many fans taking to social media to express their feelings.
Fans express disappointment as New York Yankees re-sign Aaron Boone
Since joining the Yankees in 2018, Boone won 328 out of 546 matches in charge of the iconic outfit. In addition, he also led the Yankees to a spot in the MLB playoffs in every season since joining them. However, the Yankees’ failure to win a World Series despite having an extremely talented roster saw fans express their displeasure on several occasions.
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Sep 16, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) looks on as =relief pitcher Albert Abreu (84) prepares to warm up on the pitcher’s mound during the seventh inning off the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier today, the Yankees announced Boone will remain their manager until the end of 2024, along with a club option to extend the contract till 2025. While the organization believes Boone is their future, fans didn’t quite agree with them.
In fact, many of them took to Twitter to express their displeasure. While some of them got creative, others were blunt in making their opinions clear.
Enjoy empty stadiums next season!
— Tommy Smokes (@TomScibelli) October 19, 2021
@AaronBoone we don’t like you. https://t.co/BVBN0cryY1
— BKNBUZZ (@BKNBUZZ) October 19, 2021
BREAKING: After signing a new contract to manage the Yankees, Aaron Boone has named George Costanza the team’s new hitting coach pic.twitter.com/AM7mSzvxs8
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) October 19, 2021
Welcome back Aaron Boone! @short_porch pic.twitter.com/UKj9JIzTcg
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 19, 2021
how do you look at a team with world series-level talent, who has consistently underachieved for three straight years, and think that the manager has done a great job and deserves an extension?
— Alex Goldbach (@alex_goldbach) October 19, 2021
The Yankees bringing back Aaron Boone and essentially the same roster in 2022 pic.twitter.com/ZeCj0ZvrJO
— Andrew (@Andrew_Rotondi) October 12, 2021
I hope the Red Sox win the World Series and the Yankees stick with Aaron Boone. That would be perfect.
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) October 12, 2021
Retweet if you want a manager NOT named Aaron Boone.
— Jimmy Randazzo (@JimmyRandazzo) October 13, 2021
Yankee fans waking up seeing they brought back Aaron Boone pic.twitter.com/R2sg0LJteZ
— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) October 19, 2021
Aaron Boone’s only “qualification” for having been hired as manager of the #Yankees and for today receiving a three, possibly four, year contract extension.pic.twitter.com/zTGG5ZDoTS@Yankees #MLB
— Sneakers & Speakers (@sneaker2speaker) October 19, 2021
My reaction to the Aaron Boone news pic.twitter.com/Oee9bo0xfj
— Frankie G (@FrankieG1998) October 19, 2021
*The Yankees bring back Aaron Boone on a three-year contract*
Yankees fans: pic.twitter.com/4djuKgbkc9
— Brian Mansell (@BAMansell) October 19, 2021
they brought AARON BOONE BACK!???? #yankees pic.twitter.com/rMZNWPguye
— Brick Owens (@FreebandzFx) October 19, 2021
Aaron Boone is back??? pic.twitter.com/Mp3VSNzhJK
— Haram Toretto (@ImDBro) October 19, 2021
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However, some fans continue to back Boone
Despite a fair amount of criticism directed towards the 48-year-old, some fans supported the Yankees’ decision to retain him. Instead, they pinned the blame of their team’s failure on those heading it.
Always liked Aaron Boone so hopefully this next contract will bring some success for him. https://t.co/iqKEhiRyjm
— Jami (@medeajm) October 19, 2021
Imagine thinking Aaron Boone is the reason the Yankees haven’t won since 2009 & have only made 2 World Series the last 20 seasons. This team has organizational flaws and until they fix that & build the team differently it doesn’t matter who manages! This isn’t Boone’s fault!
— Rob Bosco (@BoscoBrew) October 19, 2021
Boone is not the issue. The front office is the issue. By keeping Boone they are saying they are not changing anything at all. 1 World Series in the last 21 years yet always top 5 in payroll. How many years till they admit they need to change their approach?
— James Pelcher (@jpelch17) October 19, 2021
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Listen, I know everyone’s upset, but I feel that Boone made some good decisions and had some good moments. He’s really close to turning the corner. In the end, you just have persevere and turn the page.
— Chris Dixon (@cdixon25) October 19, 2021
Although the Yankees are in a difficult spot at the moment, they have some of the best talents in the MLB. While they have Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton among other superb hitters, their bullpen also has excellent depth. Despite Gerrit Cole’s postseason struggles, the former Houston Astros pitcher ranks among the best in the MLB, which he showed in the regular season.
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Whether or not Boone can end the Yankees’ World Series drought in 2022, only time will tell. However, one can only hope this unruly reception from fans doesn’t affect his next tenure with the team.
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