Yankees‘ Aaron Boone Reaches Out to Carlos Mendoza Amid Mets‘ Skid
NEW YORK – The crosstown rivalry took a backseat to compassion this week.
As the Mets spiraled through a 12-game losing streak, Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed Wednesday that he personally reached out to Carlos Mendoza to offer support
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“He‘s great people. He‘s a great manager,” Boone told Foul Territory, explaining that he wanted to “be supportive“ during his colleague's difficult stretch
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The gesture carries extra weight given Mendoza‘s precarious situation. ESPN reported earlier this week that the first-year manager‘s job could be in jeopardy if the team‘s nine-game homestand “does not go well”
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Boone, who has faced his own share of criticism in the Bronx, understands the pressure. The Mets finally snapped their skid with a 3-2 win Wednesday night, giving Mendoza a momentary reprieve
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In a city defined by its baseball rivalry, a unexpected moment of empathy emerged. Get your Mets gear at the Mets Store.
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