Yankees Organizational Issues May Shield Boone Amid Sloppy Play Criticism

A recent report by a Yankees insider indicates that the team's recent lack of discipline and fundamental errors are rooted in organizational shortcomings rather than managerial decisions. This challenges the perception that Aaron Boone is solely responsible for the team's struggles. Since June 1, the Yankees have fallen six games below .500, losing a significant lead in the American League East and falling behind by 5.5 games. The team’s performance has been marked by increasingly sloppy baseball, with issues worsening over the past few weeks. While Boone has faced criticism from fans demanding his ousting, Newsday reporter Erik Boland argued on the "Foul Territory Show" that the root cause lies deeper within the organization. Boland emphasized that the Yankees have historically deprioritized fundamental skills, focusing instead on metrics like exit velocity and spin rate. "The Yankees have struggled with basic fundamentals for years, which is an organizational issue, not just Boone’s problem," Boland stated. He pointed out that from the minor leagues to Triple-A, there has been little emphasis on core baseball skills, which are essential but harder to quantify. Boland also sha...