New York Yankees fans are always quick to weigh in on the teamâs struggles â and just as quick to point fingers. For some, the main culprit right now is manager Aaron Boone, who they believe isnât getting the job done.
To show their frustration over Booneâs handling of the teamâs poor performance, a pair of fans were spotted at Yankee Stadium wearing paper bags over their heads with the words âBoone is a Buffoonâ written on them â a harsh message aimed squarely at the manager.
Despite the Yankeesâ grim situation, Boone has recently tried to lift the spirits of both his players and the fan base with an encouraging message. The team is on the brink of missing the postseason, and if that happens, the protests from fans will likely grow even louder.
What Could a Message Like That Mean Against Boone?
The interpretation of such a strong message calling Boone a âbuffoonâ is that a significant portion of Yankees fans are dissatisfied with the managerâs performance. The Paper Bags at the stadium is a symbolic gesture of frustration, but itâs not a new sentiment; similar or worse comments can be read every day on X and other platforms.
The reactions to the Paper Bags were as strong, if not stronger, than the message itself. âBoone should have been fired 5 years agoâŠâ wrote one fan, while another defended the manager, stating, âBoone isnât the one playing, though,â highlighting that the players also bear significant responsibility.
Boone postseasons with Yankees
Boone has actually been effective at leading the Yankees to the MLB postseason. Since 2018, he has taken the team to six postseasons, missing it only once, in 2023. Even with Gerrit Cole winning the Cy Young Award that season, it wasnât enough to help the team reach October.
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