Aaron Boone is finally proving he’s the Yankees skipper everyone hoped for, and fans couldn’t be happier. After a tough 2023, Boone’s 2024 Yankees are not only looking sharp on the field as they chase their first World Series since 2009, but they’re winning over hearts off the field too. Just ask 95-year-old Yankees superfan Ida, who got a personalized birthday message from Boone himself. It’s the kind of touching move that’s reminding everyone why Boone, this season, is hitting all the right notes.
The Yankees manager didn’t just keep it generic either; he knew exactly what Ida would love to hear. Boone gave her a heartfelt, “Happy 95th, Ida!” and continued with, “I know you’re a die-hard Yankees fan, been to both Yankee stadiums, and you bring that good luck when we hit homers. We’ll keep them coming and hopefully make your year!” And Ida? She was moved to tears, ringing her home run ball to cheer on the team as they clobbered the Cleveland Guardians to go up 2-0 in their series. Boone’s words seem to be the boost the team needed – because as a true fan, Ida has every faith they’ll get the job done. “Let’s go, Yankees!” Boone cheered to her, and the team followed through with a stellar game, taking a lead in the seven-game series.
Aaron Judge also stepped up, hitting his first homer of the postseason, setting a thrilling tone as the team inches closer to the World Series. The Yankees need just two more wins in the next five games to clinch it, and if they keep this up, Ida’s dream of watching them win it all again could come true.
But will Boone’s winning attitude and Ida’s good vibes be enough to carry them through? Or will the team hit another rough patch? Let us know what you think, and don’t miss a single game of what could be the Yankees’ most emotional run in years!
