The New York Yankees have made it to the postseason in each of the four years that Aaron Boone was helming the team. But it appears that this still might not be enough for Boone to keep his job as manager of the Yankees.
Boone spoke with reporters on Tuesday following the Yankees’ 2-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox in the AL wild-card game and said he still hasn’t had any talks about a new deal with the front office despite him being out of contract following the 2021 MLB season.
“I haven’t had any conversations about [my contract] with anyone, so we’ll see,” Boone said. “I love being here. I love going to work with this group of players.”
Boone joined the Yankees in 2018 and has compiled an impressive 328-218 managerial record while leading the team to one AL East title. However, the Yankees are all about winning the World Series, and the team is still to even reach it under Boone. Their best shot was in 2019 when they lost in AL Championship Series to the Houston Astros in six games.
Reflecting on the previous four years, Boone said that he is satisfied with how he led the team.
“Whatever does happen, I’m at peace with,” he explained. “I know that I can hold my head high.”
It will be surprising if the Yankees decide to move on from Boone despite the team’s shortcomings in the trophy department. He is believed to have support from both the fanbase and the players, with All-Star Aaron Judge telling reporters after the Red Sox game that he “could spend all night giving you reasons why he should still be the manager.”
