Summary
Alex Rodriguez has spoken in defense of the New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, suggesting Boone is not mainly to blame for the team's struggles. Rodriguez argues that Boone acts mostly as a representative for the team's front office, which makes key decisions about the team's direction.
Key Facts
- The Yankees lost the first two games of the AL Division Series against the Blue Jays.
- Aaron Boone is the Yankees' manager facing criticism for the losses.
- Alex Rodriguez believes Boone does not have the final say on team decisions.
- Rodriguez points out that, unlike past managers, current managers have less power.
- Key decisions are made by the Yankees' front office, including Mike Fishman and Brian Cashman.
- Rodriguez describes Boone as a "mouthpiece" for the front office, not responsible for all decisions.
- Under Boone, the Yankees finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, the same as the Blue Jays.
- The Yankees won against the Boston Red Sox in the wild card series but trail 2-0 to the Blue Jays in the ALDS.
