TAMPA, Fla. -- As Aaron Boone padded across the clubhouse carpet at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday morning, exchanging handshakes and head nods with the Yankees' assembled pitchers and catchers, the rookie manager could clearly envision the culture he aims to build during the next several weeks.
After a successful shift from big league infields to the broadcast booth, Boone is set to tackle arguably the greatest challenge of his career. He understands the hype surrounding a team that is viewed as a legitimate World Series contender and vows that his players will embrace those expectations.
Boone on Judge, Stanton "What stands out being in the room right now is, each guy I've spoken to, the hunger is there," Boone said.