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Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to MLB about José Caballero's delay-of-game warning
Boone said he spoke with Major League Baseball after Caballero drew a delay-of-game warning and later hit a three-run homer.
- New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed shortstop José Caballero's deliberate batter's box tempo with Major League Baseball officials following a delay-of-game warning issued Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Caballero's deliberate late head engagement previously irritated opponents like Gerrit Cole during the 2023 season, as this timing challenges the eight-second pitch clock cutoff preventing pitcher setup.
- During the sixth inning, plate umpire Steven Jaschinski warned Caballero that further delays would result in a strike, prompting a two-minute discussion involving Boone and crew chief John Tumpane.
- Caballero expressed frustration Tuesday, stating, "They've been changing the rule every single day," while planning to clarify expectations with umpire Mike Muchlinski before upcoming games.
- Describing Caballero as a "smart gritty player," Boone defended the infielder's methods as tactical gamesmanship; the shortstop has recorded a.258 average with six home runs and 21 RBIs in 59 games.
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to MLB about José Caballero's delay-of-game warning
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a lengthy conversation with Major League Baseball officials about shortstop José Caballero’s deliberate tempo in the batter’s box that resulted in a delay-of-game warning Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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