"Shut the f*** up"; "A-rod being Aaron Boone simp" - Fans blast Alex Rodriguez for defending Yankees skipper after playoff exit

The New York Yankees' World Series drought has been extended after the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the Bronx Bombers from the postseason with a 5-2 win in ALDS Game 4 on Wednesday.

The Yankees were expected to make a deep playoff run after a strong start to the regular season. However, a second-half slump saw the Blue Jays clinch the AL East and eventually end the Yankees' World Series dream in the division series.

Despite the team's struggles against the Blue Jays, Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez refused to blame skipper Aaron Boone. A-Rod criticized the Yankees' front office for putting Boone in a tough spot.

“Honestly, from the entire organization, [Aaron Boone] is the guy I would circle that is the least to be blamed,” Rodriguez said. “He’s got a lot of talent, but for me, personally, one of the worst constructions of a roster I’ve ever seen. You have three left-handed catchers, you have five DHs, you have a first baseman in and out. It’s just a very difficult hand for Boone."

Rodriguez defending the Yankees manager didn't sit well with fans.

"Lmfao shut the fu** up."

"A-Rod being a Boone simp. Boone has no feel for the game, no accountability for players who screw up, terrible fundamentals all season, Boone AND Cashman need to go."

"A-Rod you can stop making excuses for Boone, its time for him to go, its been time for him to go. its time for a new manager of the Yankees, one that isnt so spineless and gutless."

"Yes, keep Boone around forever, make him a Yankee for life, I beg you."

"You guys all picked the Yankees to win. Go away now. Boone was out coached in last 2 series. But truthfully, Yankees season ended when Cole went down, no 3rd base all season. Errors galore. Beat by a better team."

Aaron Boone dismisses speculation about his future after Yankees' playoff exit

Following the playoff exit, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was asked about his return for next season. Boone dismissed speculations around his future with a blunt answer.

"No, I'm under contract," Boone said. "So, no, I don't expect anything."

Although the Yankees failed to reach the World Series, Boone remains confident in his team.

"I'm confident we'll break through," Boone said. "I have been every year. And I believe in so many of the people in that room. That hasn't changed. The fire hasn't changed. It's hard to win a World Series."

It remains to be seen if the Yankees make high-profile additions in the offseason to reconstruct the roster or stick to their old guns for next season.

About the author

Chaitanya Prakash is an editor who covers US Sports at Sportskeeda. His first brush with sportswriting was in 2012 when the greatest football manager of all time, Sir Alex Ferguson, bid farewell to the beautiful game.

Although having started out professionally as a cricket writer in 2022, Chaitanya's curiosity and indiscriminate interest in all sports in general eventually introduced him to America's favorite pastime.

While Chaitanya's favorite player from the current crop is the dynamic Venezuelan Ronald Acuna Jr., his all-time favorite, however, is Pedro Martinez, for his self-belief and consistency. He also rates Jose Bautista's iconic bat flip in 2015 as his favorite moment in baseball history.

Chaitanya specializes in reporting on technical aspects of the game or analyzing patterns behind specific plays. He also likes pondering over players' self-assessments following the conclusion of a game as it helps him get an idea of how they think about the sport in general.

When not cheering for his favorites across sports, Chaitanya likes being transported to the past through a good war documentary or a historical documentary in general.

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