So, I was just checking the latest baseball news this morning, like I usually do while having my coffee. Just browsing around, seeing what’s up with the Yankees.
Then I saw this bit flash across the screen – something about Aaron Boone possibly sitting Anthony Rizzo for the game on Monday. That made me pause. Rizzo? He’s usually one of the first names on the lineup card, you know?
Naturally, my first reaction was to figure out if this was solid news or just speculation. You see headlines fly around all the time. So, I went looking for more details. I didn’t just stop at the first mention.
I clicked through a couple of articles from reporters I trust, the ones usually covering the team day-in and day-out. Found quotes from Boone himself. He mentioned Rizzo’s struggles at the plate lately, which, let’s be honest, hasn’t been a secret if you’ve been watching the games. The bat’s been pretty quiet.
- Looked up Rizzo’s recent stats just to confirm. Yeah, it’s been rough sledding for him.
- Tried to see if there was any injury mentioned. Didn’t find anything specific, so it sounds like it’s mostly about performance, or maybe just giving the guy a breather.
- Boone’s known for giving guys a “mental health day” sometimes, even if they don’t call it that. A day off to reset.
It wasn’t like Boone said “Rizzo is definitely benched.” It was more like he’s thinking about it, weighing his options. You know how managers speak before a game – they keep things close to the vest.
What I Reckon About It
My two cents? It makes sense. Rizzo’s been in a funk. Sometimes sitting for a game, watching from the bench, helps a guy clear his head. Takes the pressure off for a day.
And you gotta try something, right? When a key part of your lineup isn’t producing, you have to consider alternatives. Maybe give someone else a shot at first base, shake things up a little bit. See if you can spark some offense.
I’ve seen this play out before with other managers and players. Sometimes a quick sit-down is all it takes to get a player back on track. It’s not always a punishment, sometimes it’s just strategy.
It’s still a big move, though. Rizzo’s a veteran, a respected guy in the clubhouse. Benching him, even for one game, sends a signal. But maybe Boone feels that signal is needed right now. The Yankees need runs, simple as that.
So, that’s the rundown from my morning news dive. It’s not a done deal yet, just something Boone is considering for Monday. Definitely something I’ll be watching for when the official lineup drops. It’ll be interesting to see if he actually goes through with it and what happens next.
