Yankees decide on Aaron Boones future after World Series run

Aaron Boone will be back.What was assumed became official Friday, when the Yankees announced they exercised their 2025 club option on the manager.Boone will return for an eighth season after guiding the Yankees to the World Series for the first time in his tenure, but the club fell to the Dodgers in five games.“I am grateful for the trust placed in me to lead this team.It’s a responsibility – and an opportunity — that I will never take lightly,” Boone said in a statement.

“It’s a great privilege to show up for work every day and be surrounded by so many determined and talented players, coaches and staff members.Starting with Steinbrenner family, there is a collective commitment to excellence within this organization that is embedded in all that we do.  I’m already looking forward to reporting for spring training in Tampa and working tirelessly to return the Yankees to the postseason to compete for a World Championship.”The Yankees have gone 603-429 (.584) under Boone, who has led the group to a postseason berth in six of seven seasons.“Aaron is a steadying presence in our clubhouse and possesses a profound ability to connect with and foster relationships with his players,” GM Brian Cashman said.

“Consistently exhibiting these skills in such a demanding and pressurized market is what makes him one of the game’s finest managers.Our work is clearly not done, but as we pursue the ultimate prize in 2025, I am excited to have Aaron back to lead our team.”...