While three months have gone by to the World Series, Yankees manager Aaron Boone still holds grudges over some of the remarks made by Los Angeles Dodgers following their win over a sloppy New York Yankees in five games for the title. Speaking on Tuesday at the start of spring training, Boone was asked whether his players took the comments personally.
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Aaron Boone Reacts to the Comments Made by LA Dodgers
While Boone admitted that the comments did affect the players but also noted the fact which is that, they could not keep the opposition quiet on the field and hence would now have to embrace what they have to say.
“Probably a little bit,” he said, “but the reality is we didn’t play our best in the series and they won, so they have that right to say whatever. "
Boone further stated that they would hope to finish the task this season and straight up and put out that if they win they will handle the success better and exuberate class.
"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. But they're the champs. They have that right.”
Los Angeles pitcher Joe Kelly said on his “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast the Dodgers entered each game saying: “Just let them throw the ball into the infield. They can’t make a play.”
Ahead of the opening workout, Boone said right-hander Jake Cousins has a strained right forearm and could resume throwing next week. Boone said the reliever is uncertain to be ready for the March 27 opener.