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Boone Defends Lineup Control Amid Jeter's Speculation

3/23/2026

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Aaron Boone, the Yankees manager, addressed speculation about his control of the starting lineups, countering Derek Jeter, the former New York Yankees shortstop, who suggested he lacked final say.
Boone and general manager Brian Cashman say Boone makes the final lineup decisions, though he often consults bench coach Brad Ausmus.
The Yankees have reached the playoffs seven times under Boone and have only one World Series appearance since 2009.

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Aaron Boone, the Yankees manager, addressed speculation about his control of the starting lineups, countering Derek Jeter, the former New York Yankees shortstop, who suggested he lacked final say.
Boone and general manager Brian Cashman say Boone makes the final lineup decisions, though he often consults bench coach Brad Ausmus.
The Yankees have reached the playoffs seven times under Boone and have only one World Series appearance since 2009.