Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks on facing Shane Bieber tonight
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke to the media about facing Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber for game 3 and made some interesting comments.
The Blue Jays had Trey Yesavage on the mound for game 2 in which he put on a masterful performance against the New York Yankees as he finished with an incredible 11 strikeouts in 5.1 innings pitched.
Aaron Boone speaks on facing Shane Bieber for game 3
Boone was asked during a recent press conference about how he felt facing Bieber for game 3 and he had some pretty great things to say about the pitcher and the Blue Jays.
The Yankees manager stated that the Blue Jays made a great move in picking up Bieber at the trade deadline as he has looked great so far for Toronto since coming over in the second half of the season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone on #BlueJays Game 3 starter Shane Bieber:
«He looks like Bieber to me ... Good pickup by the Blue Jays being able to get him and being able to insert him into their rotation. He'll be a challenge for us.»
«He looks like Bieber to me ... Good pickup by the Blue Jays being able to get him and being able to insert him into their rotation. He'll be a challenge for us.»
Boone also added that despite coming back from Tommy John surgery this season, Bieber looks like his usual self.
"He looks like Bieber to me."
- Aaron Boone on Toronto's Game 3 starter, a former AL Cy Young Award winner #YANKSonYES
- Aaron Boone on Toronto's Game 3 starter, a former AL Cy Young Award winner #YANKSonYES
Finally the Blue Jays manager also spoke of Vladimir Guerrero Jr, stating that his ability to hit the ball hard and his skill at the plate is incredible since entering the league in 2019.
Asked Aaron Boone about his impressions of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. since he debuted in 2019.
« the ability to hit the ball hard and the bat speed and the presence he has in the batter's box.. but I thought even right away, had a real good knowledge of the strike zone»
« the ability to hit the ball hard and the bat speed and the presence he has in the batter's box.. but I thought even right away, had a real good knowledge of the strike zone»
Clearly the Yankees manager sees the Blue Jays for the great team they are and is taking nothing lightly at this point.
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OCTOBRE 7|443 ANSWERS Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks on facing Shane Bieber tonight Will Shane Bieber get the win tonight? | ||
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