New York Yankee fans are fed up, and not just from all the losing. Right now, the fans are looking for answers, and a lot of their fingers are pointing straight towards Aaron Boone.

Not long ago, the New York Yankees were sitting comfortably at 45-32 and leading the AL East. And now, they have dropped eight of their last 11 games, and the Toronto Blue Jays just took their spot. It’s been rough, to say the very least.

So naturally, Boone is being made the scapegoat in everything. Fans are coming for his neck and questioning his every move. But mostly calling him a softie! Especially after Jazz Chisholm Jr. revealed that post-sweep with the Mets, Boone’s message to the team was, “We’re the best team in the league.” That comment just enraged the fanbase. Now everyone thinks it’s all on Boone.

Ken Rosenthal actually came to Boone’s defense, and what he said made a fair point.

“When fans talk about wanting a more fiery manager. Guess what—those managers don’t really exist anymore. Think about this for a minute—name a manager right now who holds players publicly accountable. I can’t think of any who do that.” The reason?

Rosenthal added, “The reason they like that is because if they rip players like that, they lose players. And when you lose players, then as a manager, you are in big trouble.” For Rosenthal, Ron Washington is probably the one who is closest to being fiery at this point in MLB.

Rosenthal mentioned that the real issue isn’t Boone’s tone; it’s just that the New York Yankees are not playing clean and sharp baseball. That’s been a problem dating back to last year and even beyond that. However, some of Boone’s statements have been scrutinized by fans.

The Bleacher Creatures were not thrilled after Boone defended Luke Weaver after a loss to the Mets. “Luke is not afraid; he likes action. Sometimes it’s just three pitches that cost you the game.” This comment by Boone was tone-deaf to many.

Well, sure, Boone might not be perfect, but he also led the Yanks to the playoffs six out of seven years since 2019. But New York is brutal, and losses don’t sit well under those bright lights. And if Boone is not the one fingers should be pointed at, who is?

If not Aaron Boone, then who? New York Yankees’ downfall sparks bigger questions

So the million-dollar question is, if not Boone, then who? The spotlight might shift to Brian Cashman, at least to some. The longtime general manager is now feeling the heat. On SNY, during a conversation, Dexter Henry asked if it was time to move on from Boone. But Hector Beauchamp redirected the blame. “Yankees fans have been saying that since the 2021 Wild Card Game. As much as Boone frustrates me… he’s not the reason we don’t have a major league third baseman.” 

This frustration hit its peak when the Yankees signed Jeimer Candelario. He is hitting .114 after being cut out by the Reds. Beauchamp, pointing it out, said, “That’s not Boone’s fault. It’s Brian Cashman’s fault.” He blamed the front office and their gamble on Nolan Arenado, who they thought would come affordably. Sadly, he didn’t, and now the third base looks like a black hole.

Right now, it’s not just a bad week for the Yankees, but rather a bad month. The Red Sox, the Jays, everyone has rolled through. Even Aaron Judge, who is a one-man crew, suffered, given his average dropped from .392 to .364. And Cashman has been calling the shots for 15 years. And since then, they have not won one World Series, though they hope to. But they have gone to the finals just this last year.

Now, who do you think is to blame, Boone or Cashman? Let us know your thoughts.