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The burning questions facing Yankees — and their leadership — this offseason

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Joyce, G. (2026, October 20). The burning questions facing Yankees — and their leadership — this offseason. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/the-burning-questions-facing-yankees-this-offseason/

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The New York Yankees are planning to retain both manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman despite criticism following their early playoff exit. Since their loss, the team has faced scrutiny from former players and managers who argue that the current leadership needs to make significant changes for the team to succeed in future postseasons. The article explores whether continued leadership stability will address the Yankees' recurring issues or if new management is necessary for improvement.

Written by AI on 2026-10-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Yankees faced criticism after their disappointing playoff exit at the hands of the Rays, who are now competing in the World Series. Manager Aaron Boone and General Manager Brian Cashman, despite facing heat from former players like CC Sabathia and Anthony Rizzo, will return for another season, with Boone entering his 10th year as manager and Cashman his 30th as GM. This decision raises questions about whether continued leadership can lead to a turnaround in the team's performance during October.

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The Yankees are getting the band back together, but the questions around Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman are only getting louder. asserted

questions → get → Boone

After another disappointing playoff exit, Boone is coming back for a 10th season as manager next year, with Cashman also expected to return for his 30th season as general manager on a new contract. asserted

Cashman → come → contract

Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. asserted

he → access → Yankees

Sign Up NowIn the two weeks since the Yankees were swept in the ALDS by the AL East champion Rays, who are in the World Series, they have taken plenty of heat — including from former players like CC Sabathia and Anthony Rizzo, and former manager Joe Girardi — for not being able to get over the hump in October. asserted

they → sign → October

But what will change if the leadership does not? asserted

leadership → change → ?

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