3 possible replacements for Aaron Boone as Yankees slump continues ft. Troy Snitker
The New York Yankees keep on plumetting, as Aaron Boone's team floundered again in a 9-1 loss to divisional rivals Tampa Bay Rays at home. The lifeless offence coupled with the starters' inability to regain peak form has resulted in disastrous results for the team once leading all of baseball. That has prompted many to question Boone's position as manager.
The Yankees had a 50-22 record on June 15, but, since then, they seemed to have lost all their momentum, losing 19 of 28 games. It's also the nature in which they have lost that is a point of concern. The offence has slumped to a .222 average this month, while the pitching has been generating an ERA in excess of 4.34 since the month of June.
If fortunes don't change quickly the Yankees might even find themselves out of running for the postseason. Here's looking at three contenders for Aaron Boone's position at the Yankees' helm.
#1 Alex Cora
Alex Cora has yet again proven that he's a strong leader. With a relatively young Boston Red Sox roster this year, which was touted to be a transition year for the side, the team finds itself with a chance to make the postseason.
Cora has time and again brought the best out of his players, and even though they have failed to make the playoffs in the last two years, he's likely to earn an extension offer from Boston. If not, he would be a perfect fit for their rivals over at Bronx next season.
#2 Troy Snitker
Brian Snitker's son, Troy, the batting coach for the Houston Astros, has been one of the major reasons why they have had such a hold on the American League in the past few seasons.
Snitker was promoted to the team's batting co-batting coach position in 2019, and it's fair to say that no matter who bats in the lineup, they end up performing. There were reports that suggested the 34-year-old was being considered by the Guardians in the offseason, a possibility that could be considered by the Bombers.
#3 Skip Schumaker
Even though the Marlins are having a damaging season, Skip Schumaker remains one of the most sought after young managers in the league.
The 44-year-old also won the National League Manager of the Year after leading Miami to a postseason appearance. He's one the skippers who like blending the usage of analytics and old school tactics into play, something the Yankees could feed off.