Aaron Boone doesn’t want to hear any more criticism about Anthony Volpe, or at least that’s what it appears to be after he made a statement that solidified his player’s place in the New York Yankees infield despite all the errors he has committed this year. The manager is providing his unconditional support.

With a short and direct answer, Boone responded, “I view Anthony as our shortstop,” to a question about Volpe. The young infielder will be used off the bench at the start of the series against the Nationals but is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, August 26.

This statement immediately dismantles the theory that Volpe was destined to play in Triple-A to correct the issues that have led to so many errors this season. However, the reaction from fans on social media was not ve

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