The Bronx Bombers fall short of the target every year, and they are about to enter the ninth year of the Aaron Boone era, which has produced just three division pennants and one failed World Series trip.
That’s why fans may not care about the manager’s latest comments about the Toronto Blue Jays.
When asked about his division rivals, Boone didn’t sound too convinced that they were much better than the Yankees.
The Yankees hope to close the gap between them and the Blue Jays
“Last year we finished with identical records. I don’t want to rule out that they kicked us [tails] last year; Don’t take it out of context,” Boone said said during the Winter Meetings, according to MLB insider Bryan Hoch. “They were obviously a great team last year and were one step away from winning a world championship. They certainly proved to be the better team this year, and hopefully we can close that gap.”
Of course, it’s not like he would say anything different. However, the Yankees had a flawed and inconsistent roster, and it doesn’t sound like they’re too eager to change what needs to change.
“Again, you’re always trying to improve your team [you need to] also pause and say, “Hey, things are going pretty well here.” “We have a lot of really good players and a lot of really good young core players who emerged at different levels last year and who we need to continue to grow in their journey in the big league,” he continued.
It’s not about spending money or blowing up the roster after every failed season, but Boone’s comments show a level of conformity and comfort that has been dooming this organization for years.
The Yankees had never settled for being good. It was always World Series or bust.
And until they embrace that mentality again, this team will continue to be the hunter, not the hunted.
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