Aaron Boone is one of the contenders to be the next manager of the New York Yankees, and the former third baseman says he is prepared for the job.
Boone interviewed for the managerial job this week. He told the New York Daily News’ Mark Feinsand that he is prepared for the pressures of the tough gig.
Aaron Boone on going through his first-ever managerial interview: "I want to be the next Yankees manager. I'm not here for the exercise of it."
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 17, 2017
Aaron Boone on the pressure that comes with managing the Yankees: "I know what I would be signing up for. That's part of the game in major-league sports; there's pressure that goes along with that. … Being in professional sports, you better relish that."
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 17, 2017
Boone: "I've been preparing for this job my entire life." #Yankees
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 17, 2017
Boone played for the Yankees in 2003 when the team’s rivalry with the Boston Red Sox was arguably at its peak, so he’s familiar with just how much of a pressure-cooker New York can be. The Yankees’ job requires a lot of patience, a lot of managing up and down, and the ability to handle the difficult press and lofty expectations. One can say he/she is ready for it, but there’s nothing like actually having the job.
Much like the case with Joe Girardi, having experience playing for the team is helpful for Boone. According to Feinsand, Rob Thomson, Eric Wedge and Hensley Meulens are the other candidates who have interviewed for the job.
