Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) ooks on from the dugout before game one against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ...

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman responded last week to the comments by Kelly, a former Red Sox reliever who pitched to a 4.78 ERA this season, was left off of the Dodgers’ NLDS roster due to a shoulder injury and never returned during the playoffs.

When Aaron Boone took the job as New York Yankees manager, he was well aware it would come with its fair share of criticism. However, a contract extension follo