For someone who claims the Los Angeles Dodgers have done too much talking since winning the World Series in five games, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone might be doing more.
On Tuesday, Boone delivered another low blow when he told reporters that he hopes to “handle things with a little more class” if the Yankees can win their first title since 2009.
“The reality is we didn’t play our best in the series and they won, so they had that right to say whatever,” Boone said. “Hopefully, we’re in that position next year and handle things with a little more class. But the reality is it’s a great team, it’s a great organization with a lot of great people that I happen to know and respect, too. So a few people sounding off isn’t necessarily how I would want to draw it up.”
It’s fair to say the Dodgers have dished out some hard-hitting comments of their own regarding their World Series opponents.
Reliever Joe Kelly called New York’s “lazy” defense and baserunning “well-known” on a podcast and Chris Taylor said the Yankees “s— down their leg” while appearing on teammate Mookie Betts’ podcast
Boone also pointed out that none of the Dodgers stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, or Freddie Freeman said negative things publicly.
“Sometimes you’re coming off the drunkness of winning the world championship and some guys are more inclined to spout off and be a little more colorful than others — and that’s their right,” Boone added. “They won. And again, hopefully we’re in that position and do things a little better.”
After losing star outfielder Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency, the Yankees made a splash this winter by committing $238.4 million to new acquisitions. They secured left-hander Max Fried and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, while also trading for closer Devin Williams and center fielder Cody Bellinger.
New York had pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Tuesday and is looking to move on from the disappointing end to the season, even if the Yankees did gain valuable experience during the postseason.
