Yankees rookie manager, Aaron Boone, has gotten a lot of flack for his handling of the bullpen early this season. Though you may not agree with him pulling starters well before the 100-pitch mark, he has leaned on the strength of last year’s club, the bullpen, which should have been a wise decision.
As a “player’s manager,” I’m sure the 13 pitchers that make up the current staff are thankful for the continued optimism Boone has displayed. And as I’ve often preached, a player in a funk has a hard time getting out of it while sitting on the bench.