NEW YORK -- Aaron Boone is trying to bring his typical California cool to the AL Wild Card cauldron, so maybe this isn't the best time to point out what his predecessor a year ago this month.
Joe Girardi:
-- Navigated a first-inning implosion from Luis Severino -- the same man Boone tabbed as his wild card starter -- with a masterful use of his bullpen to beat the Twins in the do-or-die game.
-- Survived a 2-0 hole and his own massive brain fart in the division series, rallying to beat the 102-win Cleveland Indians even with MVP runner-up Aaron Judge striking out at a record pace.