Yankees Boss Sends NSFW Message On ‘Stupid’ Aaron Boone Report
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman appears to be running out of patience for clarifying his relationship with the manager.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Getty Images The New York Yankees are likely to embrace some long-held narratives going into next season. They will continue to lean into their reputation as an “evil empire,” playing “Star Wars” sound effects during home games.
And, as the trade deadline gets closer, the front office is sure to embrace its status as a go-to suitor for available win-now talent as they look to capture the World Series championship. But there is at least one common report that the team is trying to debunk before Opening Day. “A simple truth restated: I’ve got nothing to do with the lineup,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner .
MORE FROM FORBES Blue Jays Former Star Bo Bichette Addresses ‘Future’ With Mets With Opt Out Looming By Peter Chawaga New York Yankees Refute Claim About Aaron Boone Lineup Decisions Cashman was asked to revisit the Yankees’ daily lineup process once again as speculation about his role in manager Aaron Boone’s day-to-day roster construction grows. Many fans have adhered to the notion that Boone’s decisions are heavily influenced by the front office and its penchant for statistical analysis. The latest high-profile mischaracterization of the Yankees process came from popular broadcaster Michael Kay, who recently claimed that the team’s decision involves a review of three lineup suggestions — one from Boone, one from bench coach Brad Ausmus and one from the front office.
When asked about that claim, Boone was clear: “No, that’s not how it works,” he told Kirschner. Instead, the manager clarified that he and Ausmus make up each game’s lineup based on who the team is facing. MORE FROM FORBES Phillies $72 Million Veteran Sends Cryptic Reaction To Roster Decision By Peter Chawaga New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman Losing Patience With Aaron Boone Claim And it seems his boss is getting a bit tired of the constant need to remind the media and fans that he doesn’t have a day-to-day influence on how the manager is constructing the lineup.