Yankees' Cashman: MLB Teams Would Have 'Feeding Frenzy' if Aaron Boone Hit Open Market

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman believes that manager Aaron Boone wouldn't be a free agent for long if the team were to part ways with him.

"I know that if he wasn’t the Yankee manager, it would be a feeding frenzy for him to be a manager that’s coveted elsewhere, objectively," Cashman said on Friday, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "That’s how we see it."

The Yankees picked up Boone's contract option at the end of the 2024 season, but they're ultimately focused on handing him a long-term extension.

“You always want to have the guy for as long as you can have [him], as long as it’s warranted and makes enough sense,” Cashman said, via Hoch. “I think he controls the room and does a great job. We picked up his option last year, but that’s not our intent. Our intent is to find an extension."

Boone is set to enter his eighth year as New York's skipper, owning a 603-429 overall record. The Yankees made the postseason in six of his first seven seasons and are coming off a successful 2024 campaign, making a World Series appearance before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.

His tenure in New York hasn't been entirely flawless, as postseason issues have surfaced. Boone specifically came under fire following his decision to insert left-hander Nestor Cortes late in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series.

Cortes, who hadn't pitched since since Sept. 18 due to an elbow flexor strain, gave up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman.

Still, it's difficult to imagine the Yankees cutting ties with Boone following the team's best year since he took over. Given his winning track record, it's also fair to assume that he shouldn't have much trouble finding interested suitors if he ever hits the open market.

As the Yankees attempt to avenge their World Series loss in 2025, Boone's future with the organization doesn't seem to be in jeopardy.