The New York Yankees still have not been able to snap their championship drought under Aaron Boone, but it sounds like the manager will get at least one more shot.
Boone is expected to return as manager of the Yankees next season, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. The belief heading into the season was that Boone would need to win at least one playoff series to keep his job, and New York enjoyed a successful postseason run before looking outmatched against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
Even after 94 regular-season wins and an American League pennant, some wondered if the controversial move Boone made in Game 1 of the World Series could cost him his job. With the Yankees leading 3-2 in the 10th inning, Boone decided to pitch Nestor Cortes even though the left-hander had last pitched in September. Freddie Freeman then hit a 2-out, walk-off grand slam off of Cortes.
Boone was roasted by Yankees fans over the decision, but Martino says the Yankees’ brass understood Boone’s rationale and viewed it as “a million miles from a fireable offense.”
Boone has an option on his contract for next season. If the Yankees do decide to keep him, they will likely sign him to an extension.
The Yankees have not won a championship since 2009. The way they blew Game 5 of the World Series was particularly embarrassing, but Boone has led them to the playoffs in six of his seven seasons. It makes sense that he has earned at least another year.
