There’s loyalty, and then there’s whatever Aaron Boone is practicing in the Bronx this season. The Yankees manager seems determined to prove that patience is a virtue—even if it costs games. Anthony Volpe keeps booting grounders, Devin Williams keeps serving souvenirs, and Boone keeps handing them the ball. Somewhere in the clubhouse, accountability is probably still looking for a seat.

The Yankees are a mess, and not even the fans will deny this. Most of them are frustrated with the players and their sloppy plays, but all of them are frustrated with Brian Cashman and Boone. With some injuries and the team not doing well, the injection of prospects was expected, but all the fans have been getting are excuses for not bringing anyone up. And this might be the breaking point for many fans.

In a new episode on the Euphoric Sports YouTube Channel, the host talked about how the Yankees are still keeping the same players, even without average performances. He said, “You know, under 2 or 2.1 ERA to over 4 to 5… absolutely crazy with this man Devin Williams… Volpe could literally have five errors, 0 for 5, five strikeouts, and he’ll still be the starting shortstop the next day… Boone… has a hard-on for Devin Williams and Anthony Volpe.”

The Yankees endured a tumultuous year as Volpe slashed just a .217 average with 17 homers while leading MLB in errors. His 12-plus misfires and defensive miscues overshadow brief flashes of offensive promise. Through it all, Boone keeps Volpe entrenched as the everyday shortstop despite mounting frustration. Fans and analysts alike are growing weary of the skipper’s unwavering faith in Volpe’s stubborn lineup spot.

Meanwhile, Williams battles a drastic fall from grace, tallying a 5.60 ERA with 28 earned runs this season. His earned-run total already exceeded the entire 2022–24 span, signaling a collapse in late-inning effectiveness. Boone persists in deploying Williams in high-leverage situations, trusting his closer label even as he struggles. That decision continues to frustrate fans watching blown saves accumulate night after night.

Meanwhile, Spencer Jones explodes in Triple-A with his July award performance: .320 average, 1.104 OPS, and 14 homers. His power, plus defense, and speed signal an imminent big-league opportunity still tantalizingly out of reach. Yet Jones roars through the minors even as the Yankees endure collapses from underperforming veterans. It’s an irony that Boone still clings to struggling veterans while top prospects await their chance.

Thus, the Yankees’ season unfolds as a clash between loyalty and potential, stagnation juxtaposed with explosive promise. The manager’s steadfastness with Volpe and Williams contrasts sharply with Jones’ red-hot form lingering in the wings. If New York hopes to salvage October relevance, the time may be ripe for fresh energy. The question remains whether Boone and Cashman will finally let potential reshape the roster.

Yankees always in trouble, says a former Yankee

The warning signs were flashing long before the standings made it obvious. The Yankees’ 2025 season has spiraled from early dominance to desperate playoff survival. Despite Judge’s return, five straight losses have exposed a fragile roster built on shallow depth. The offense is overly dependent on Judge, Paul Goldschmidt, and Cody Bellinger, with little consistent support. Meanwhile, the bullpen struggles to close games, and the starting rotation lacks both reliability and resilience.

Now, even former Yankees are chiming in—because apparently, everyone but the dugout saw the iceberg ahead. Didi Gregorius’s sharp words highlight the cracks in the team’s developmental approach. According to insider Erik Boland, Gregorius noted young players can hit hard or throw fast, yet falter. He argued the organization obsesses over exit velocity and spin rate while neglecting crucial baseball fundamentals. This imbalance has produced athletes with raw skills but limited vision, situational awareness, and team-oriented instincts.

Boland’s assessment went further, claiming the Yankees have lost their identity chasing numbers over complete growth. In prioritizing modern metrics, the team’s minor leagues have failed to nurture well-rounded, adaptable competitors. What once was a club known for smart, clutch play is now mechanically talented but mentally unpolished. Without a radical shift in training philosophy, their decline risks becoming the organization’s new defining narrative.

Maybe Boone didn’t see it, maybe the front office didn’t care—but Didi sure did. When a former Yankee is diagnosing your flaws with more clarity than your leadership, that’s a bad sign. The 2025 Yankees have numbers to measure everything except common sense and competitive instinct. If Judge, Goldschmidt, and Bellinger can’t mask the cracks, no spreadsheet in the Bronx ever will