Aaron Boone introduced as the new manager of the New York Yankees. USA TODAY Sports
Former Red. Check.
Well-versed in analytics. Check.
Stayed connected to baseball after retiring. Check.
Impeccable reputation around baseball. Check.
Sounds like the perfect candidate for the Cincinnati Reds managerial job if they decide to follow the current trend and hire a former player with no experience as a coach or a manager.
Aaron Boone would be that. But Boone has a pretty good gig right now. Boone, the former Red, is in his first year as manager of the New York Yankees.