Yanks Announce Aaron Boone As New Skipper

NEW YORK (AP) – Aaron Boone’s hiring has been finalized by the New York Yankees, who gave the ESPN broadcaster a three-year contract to succeed JoeGirardi as manager.
New York announced the deal Monday and said he will be introduced Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said in a statement “I firmly believe that Aaron possesses the attributes needed to follow in the tradition of greatYankees managers.
Steinbrenner adds “from all accounts, he is a po