$279,000,000 Yankees roster continues to struggle as Aaron Boone vents dissatisfaction about understanding team

Aaron Boone manages the team with MLB's second-highest payroll, the New York Yankees. While Boone has appeared in some high-stakes contests during his time at the helm, he has had plenty of time to reflect this season.

MLB's top stars are set to take to the field for the 93rd annual All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Fans have had the chance to take a step back and take into account the standings as they look at the traditional midway point of the season.

For Aaron Boone's New York Yankees, the 2023 season has been a struggle. Despite a surge in early May, the team lost their captain, Aaron Judge, who was assigned to the IL following a broken toe sustained on June 4.

The team's mediocre 11-12 record in June was compounded by hitting struggles from some top performers. Despite surging to the ALCS last year, the Yankees sit eight games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

Speaking to Jomboy Media founder Jimmy O'Brien on his podcast, Aaron Boone was asked to grade his team's performances. Boone was honest with the state of affairs, calling his team's play "not good enough."

"Aaron Boone admits that the first half was "not good enough" - Talkin' Yanks

Appearing in an undisclosed, but ostensibly snug location, Boone said the New York Yankees should not be judged based on their first-half performance, but rather by the team's end results.

A 99-win team last year, the Yankees could be on pace to miss the third and final AL Wild Card spot if their play continues.

Stars like Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton have failed to pick up the slack, putting forth some of the coldest hitting streaks of their careers.

"Aaron Boone's job is reportedly safe." - theScore

Aaron Boone's New York Yankees cannot be counted out yet

While the outlook is indeed a grim one, Boone has showed that he can succeed with the team. The holder of a career managing record of 473 - 323, the 49-year old former infielder certainly knows what he's talking about. If Judge comes back and the team gets hot, there is little that will be beyond their reach.