The Yankees finally have a new manager. One month after cutting ties with Joe Girardi, New York is hiring former player and current ESPN analyst Aaron Boone to be the franchise’s 28th skipper, according to multiple reports. Boone beat out five other final candidates, including Giants bench coach Hensley Meulens and the recently retired Carlos Beltran, to earn the top job. His choice, though, is somewhat of a surprise given his lack of coaching experience—as well as a risk.
Boone, 44 and the son of former big league manager Bob Boone, comes to the dugout after a 12-year MLB career with six teams.