Fri Feb 21 14:00:00 UTC 2025: **Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Signs Two-Year Contract Extension**
TAMPA, FL – New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm through the 2027 season. The announcement came Thursday, on the eve of the team’s Grapefruit League opener.
Boone, who began his tenure in 2018, has led the Yankees to the postseason six times in his seven seasons, a feat achieved by only two other managers in franchise history. His 603 career wins rank seventh in Yankees history, and his winning percentage ranks tenth all-time. Last season, the team rebounded from a disappointing 2022 to win the American League pennant.
While Boone expressed pride in his accomplishments, he acknowledged the team’s ultimate goal remains elusive: “I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet,” he said. Star outfielder Aaron Judge praised Boone’s ability to manage the team’s diverse personalities and create a strong team environment.
General Manager Brian Cashman previously hinted at the extension, emphasizing Boone’s ability to handle the pressure of managing in New York. Owner Hal Steinbrenner’s role in the negotiations was also confirmed. The extension comes shortly after the Yankees exercised a club option on Boone’s contract for the 2025 season. Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments on the Dodgers’ spending was not directly addressed in the Yankees’ announcement.
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