Aaron Boone will return as manager of the
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Boone expressed his appreciation for team’s confidence in him, and the “privilege” of leading the Yankees for another season.
“I am grateful for the trust placed in me to lead this team. It’s a responsibility – and an opportunity – that I will never take lightly,” Boone said in the statement. “It’s a great privilege to show up for work every day and be surrounded by so many determined and talented players, coaches and staff members. Starting with Steinbrenner family, there is a collective commitment to excellence within this organization that is embedded in all that we do. I’m already looking forward to reporting for spring training in Tampa and working tirelessly to return the Yankees to the postseason to compete for a World Championship.”
Boone, whose club was defeated by the Dodgers in five games in the World Series, is just the third manager in franchise history with postseason berths in six of his first seven years, after Casey Stengel and Joe Torre. He’s 603-429 at the Yankees’ helm with three American League East titles and one pennant during his tenure in the Bronx.
New York said Boone will discuss the decision during a news conference on Monday.
Cashman, speaking at the league’s GM meetings earlier this week, said the deadline to exercise the option was 10 days after the conclusion of the World Series, and left open the possibility of reaching a new deal with Boone going forward.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
