The New York Yankees are rarely short on controversy, and even when it’s not about the players, it’s about philosophy. Every move, every lineup card, every pitching change seems to spark debate about whether the team leans too heavily on analytics—or not enough. It’s one of those polarizing subjects that always seems to circle back to the Bronx, especially when things don’t go perfectly.

This week, Yankees manager Aaron Boone found himself at the center of that ongoing conversation. In an interview with Talkin’ Yanks, Boone offered a surprisingly candid take on how the team approaches in-game analytics. His comments didn’t just challenge a popular narrative—they practically flipped it on its head.

Boone’s Surprising Claim

When asked about the Yankees’ reputation as an analytics-driven o

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