Aaron John Boone Quotes

United States, Baseball Player
March 9, 1973

Aaron John Boone is an American former professional baseball infielder, broadcaster, and current manager of the New York Yankees. He is the son of Bob Boone, grandson of Ray Boone, and the brother of Bret Boone. He played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, and Houston Astros from 1997 through 2009.

I don't know why we play better on the road. I really don't. Chalk it up to coincidence, I guess. I don't think we care where we play, which is a good thing. But you'd like to see our home record be a little better than it is.

Aaron John Boone
- Up
- Good
- Why
We hope we're better. The reality is we had a pretty darn good team last year. But you can't just throw your gloves out there and be good again. We want to take that next step as a team.

Aaron John Boone
- Good
- Hope
- Pretty

Derek (Jeter) told me the ghosts would show up eventually!

Aaron John Boone
- Up
We have young studs, ... They are not only really good players but advanced and good people. They know how to act. It's fun to watch these guys. I'm just excited to be a part of it.

Aaron John Boone
- Young
- Players
- Advanced
We need to pick it up a little bit. One of our biggest strengths is that we come to play every day. We really need to notch it up and play better.

Aaron John Boone
- Play
- Everyday
- Strengths
I actually feel good at the plate. I'm working on things.

Aaron John Boone
- Things
- Working
- Plate
When we came in here after the game, there were smiles on our faces, This was one of the best games I've ever played in.

Aaron John Boone
- Game
- Best
- Smiles
Obviously, we know the importance C.C. has to this team, so any time a guy like that goes down there is some concern. But you feel for him as a person more than anything.

Aaron John Boone
- Team
- Person
- Importance

Everyone had a hand in tonight's win and hopefully it will get us going a little bit.

Aaron John Boone
- Hand
- Win
I don't think you guys believe me, but we really don't care, ... If we play well, we'll be where we want to be.

Aaron John Boone
- Believe
- Want
- Care