MLB Awards: The Race for American League Manager of the Year

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics signals the bullpen to make a pitching change against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the second inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 1, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 04: Manger Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees looks inform the dugout before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 4, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Get-ty Images) /

Aaron Boone- New York Yankees

Fifteen years ago, during one of the most dramatic games in recent history, Aaron Boone stepped up to the plate and hit a career-defining home run for the Yankees, beating the Red Sox and continuing the Curse of the Bambino.

Now, he’s writing the next chapter of a baseball career that, so far, has been highlighted by a single hit.

The Yankees may be in second place, but they are still having a great season, despite some injuries. Aaron Judge hasn’t played in a game since late July. Aroldis Chapman and Didi Gregorious are also sidelined due to injury for the time being.

Boone was the unlikely candidate for this job, and it is still up for debate as to whether someone out there is a better fit. That said, he is contracted through 2020 with a club option for 2021. Barring any major changes, Boone is sticking around.

It’s been a bit of a rocky road but hey, maybe he will surprise us and help the Yankees win it.

He’s done it before.

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