Managing the Yankees is arguably the toughest coaching job in sports -- just ask Aaron Boone.
Despite Boone's shiny .603 winning percentage since taking over ahead of the 2018 season, a faction of fans are growing restless with the Yankees' title drought stretching to a 13th year.
Some of those voices have been emboldened by the Phillies' postseason run under manager Rob Thomson, a former longtime Yankees coach and a finalist for the job that ultimately went to Boone.
Further fueling their frustration were the glowing comments made by Yankees legend Derek Jeter prior to Tuesday night's World Series Game 3 in Philadelphia.
The Hall of Famer sung Thomson's praises to the extreme, claiming he wouldn't be where he is today without Thomson's guidance, insight and support.
"I've known Rob Thomson since I was 18 years old, and Rob has done everything that you can possibly do in the game. He's been a coach, he's been a bench coach, he's been a manager, he's been a farm director. He's done everything. Just going to Spring Training, he was responsible for every individual -- whether it was the pitchers, the catchers, the infielders, the outfielders. He's someone that pays attention to detail, and he's 1, 2, 3, 4 steps ahead of you. And I wouldn't be where I am it weren't for Rob Thomson. ..."
Jeter's glowing evaluation of Thomson left a small but vocal minority of Yankees fans on social media green with envy:
Unfortunately Boone is a yes man and Rob was under Girardi smh
— 𝒞𝑜𝒸𝑜 𝒴𝒶𝓃𝓀𝓏 🇨🇺 (@coco_yankz) November 2, 2022
Rob Thomson has 2 World Series Game wins, Aaron Boone…
— Ollie James (@OllieNYankees) November 2, 2022
hey guys remember when Rob Thomson interviewed for the manager job that Aaron Boone was hired for and also remember when Bryce Harper was waiting for the Yankees to call him but they never did
— ana (phillies believer) (@AnaMariana42) November 2, 2022
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