The New York Yankees snapped their losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, but dropped three of four games in the weekend series. The Red Sox claimed the season series and surpassed the Yankees in the American League Wild Card race.
This raises questions about the job security of manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggested their positions could be at risk if the Yankees miss the playoffs or exit early, a plausible scenario. He questioned whether the team would retain Boone and Cashman or opt for a change.
Sean McAdam of Masslive.com argued Boone’s job is particularly precarious, noting his dwindling support amid the team’s sloppy play and poor fundamentals. McAdam criticized Boone for defending his players’ mistakes, which makes him seem like an apologist.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post was equally critical after the Yankees lost the first two games, sarcastically apologizing for previously saying the team’s only strength was hitting home runs. He pointed out their recurring errors, like Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez throwing to the wrong base in the same inning on Friday.
Boone, in his eighth year as manager, was hired after Joe Girardi’s dismissal in 2017. Under Boone, the Yankees have only missed the playoffs once (2023), but their World Series drought persists. He signed a two-year contract extension before this season, securing his role through 2027.
Cashman, with the Yankees since 1986 and general manager since 1998, helped build their last five World Series-winning teams. He received a four-year extension after 2022, lasting through 2026.
Source: SI.com
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