He New York Yankees‘decision of retain Aaron Boone as coach for the 2025 season has provoked various reactions among fans and former players. Notably, former Yankee Rubén Sierra expressed concern on social media, suggesting that personal relationships may have influenced the team’s choice.

Sierra took to When I played, the coach’s role was to win games, not to be everyone’s friend.”

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com noted that on the day of Boone’s signing, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed his expectation that Boone would serve as the team’s manager for at least a decade, drawing parallels to the long tenures of his predecessors Joe Torre and Joe Girardi. .

This long-term view may have influenced the decision to retain Boone despite criticism.

Who is Rubén Sierra?

Ruben Sierra, A native of Puerto Rico, he spent two seasons with the Yankees during his 20-year Major League career. His first tenure began in 1995 when the Oakland Athletics traded him and Jason Beverlin to New York for Danny Tartabull. Sierra played a pivotal role in helping the Yankees reach the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. However, in 1996, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers along with Matt Drews for Cecil Fielder.

Following his time with the Yankees, Sierra played for several teams, including the Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago White Sox. In 2001, he won the American League Comeback Player of the Year award with the Texas Rangers. After a brief stint with the Seattle Mariners in 2002 and a return to the Rangers in 2003, Sierra was traded back to the Yankees on June 6, 2003 for Marcus Thames. During the 2004 season, he served as the Yankees’ designated hitter, contributing 17 home runs to a team that together hit more than 240.

As the Yankees prepare for the 2025 season under Boone’s leadership, the team faces the challenge of addressing both on-field performance and perceptions of favoritism. Balancing these aspects will be crucial to striving for success and maintaining the trust of the fan base.