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Yankees Exclude Boone From Old-Timers’ Day Intros as Wild-Card Bid Falters

Aaron Boone retains backing from Joe Torre alongside other former Yankees after being left off the Old-Timers’ introductions.

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Yankees' Aaron Boone was not introduced during Old-Timers' Day introductions.

Overview

  • Boone’s name was included on the official Old-Timers’ Day roster but was not announced at Yankee Stadium because he attended the team’s daily pitching meetings.
  • Fans have intensified calls for Boone’s dismissal as the Yankees slipped to third place, clinging to the final American League wild-card spot.
  • Joe Torre expressed confidence that Boone can lead a late-season turnaround, citing lessons from New York’s 2000 pennant-clinching season.
  • Jorge Posada blamed injuries and underperformance for the club’s struggles, absolving Boone of responsibility for flawed on-field play.
  • Despite a two-year contract extension after the 2024 World Series run, Boone faces heightened scrutiny as the Yankees battle for a postseason berth.