Fans want Boone out, but history shows the Yankees won't make that move.
Even if calls to fire Yankees manager grow louder, it's not happening originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Yankees are slumping. Fans are furious. Sports radio’s melting down. And like clockwork, here come the headlines. “Calls Growing for Yankees to Make a Decision on Aaron Boone.” Pressure Builds on Yankees to Fire Manager.”
Stop. It’s not happening.
Aaron Boone’s job isn’t in danger. Not now. Not next week. Probably not this season, no matter how many games the Yankees blow, or how many anonymous fans shout about “accountability” on social media.
Why? Because Twitter polls or WFAN tantrums don’t run this team.
It’s run by Brian Cashmanm who doesn’t fire managers in-season. He’s been the Yankees GM for over two decades and has made exactly one in-season coaching changeAnd it wasn’t a manager. If you're betting on Boone getting axed in July, you're betting against a 25-year pattern.
Second, they just gave Boone an extension through 2027. They didn’t commit to him so they could cut bait during the first sign of turbulence. Especially not after he led the team to the World Series last fall. (People forget that fast when the offense goes quiet.)
And third, let’s talk about those “managerial mistakes” fans keep screaming about. Boone didn’t build the roster. Boone didn’t put together a lineup that leans on aging vets, one-dimensional sluggers, and patchwork infield defense. Boone didn’t trade for a second baseman and stick him at third. Boone didn’t break the rotation.
That’s on Cashman. And firing Boone would only draw attention to the person who actually assembled this flawed group. Why would Cashman toss his human shield overboard? Boone is out there every night deflecting criticism, managing a broken roster, and taking heat so Cashman doesn’t have to.
Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post nailed it in his Sunday column playing “buy or rent” with New York coaches. He wrote: “If Boone hasn’t bought by now, he should.” The Yankees value stability more than they ever have. Boone’s averaged 95 wins in six full seasons. Unless the wheels fall completely off, he’s not going anywhere.
So let’s stop pretending Boone’s job is on the line because the team’s underperforming. If there’s blame to hand out, try looking up the org chart. Boone didn’t create this mess. He’s just the one cleaning it up while everyone else hides in the front office.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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