And now, everyone is talking about the possibility that Aaron Boone is replaced before or after the season. Many have floated out potential options as the Yankees next manager, but one name seems to stick out more than others.

Aaron Boone, in eight years as the New York Yankees’ manager, has typically been upbeat and optimistic about his team and its future. He almost always defends his players, even though it has made him a target of fans who argue that the manager can dabble in delusion.