3 Yankees most to blame for insurmountable 0-3 ALCS hole

By Mark Powell | Oct 22, 2022

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Aaron Judge #99 and Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees look on from the bench during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on April 30, 2021 in New York City. Tonight’s game between the Tigers and Yankees in New York will be the first between teams that reached 85 percent or more of their Tier 1 personnel fully vaccinated, No masks will be required in the dugouts or bullpens. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Yankees to blame: Aaron Boone

I mean, this one is obvious, no?

From sticking with Clarke Schmidt in Game 1, to his failed lineup changes in Game 2, to sticking with Josh Donaldson and Matt Carpenter in Game 3…this hasn’t been an optimal series for Aaron Boone.

The Yankees manager could be in his last few games with that job title, if only because change is necessary. New York will not reach its ultimate goal as currently constructed. Boone is a below-average managed. Brian Cashman’s moves, overall, aren’t cutting it. Hal Steinbrenner hasn’t supplied nearly enough resources for this team to contend with Houston.

Boone is the easiest out, and fans would be furious if he were to stay in the dugout for next season after a sweep or postseason defeat prior to the World Series.

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