Mind you, that isn’t a bad thing. The New York media is ruthless, and New York Yankees fans even more so. Managing a team known for its success requires one to be on the more personable side.
Except, that’s with the media. Boone’s affable personality is great, sure, but nice guys aren’t needed in the clubhouse.
Cut to the New York Yankees today, fresh off a series loss to the lowly Chicago White Sox. The Bronx Bombers sit at 6-9 and have lost their first three home series for the first time since 1982. To add insult to injury, this was also the second time in the last century.