The advice Joe Torre is giving Aaron Boone as Yankees return to World Serie

Aaron Boone has been to the World Series once before, after he sent the Yankees and Joe Torre there in 2003 with his famous homer off Bostons Tim Wakefield in the ALCS. More than two decades later, Boone still leans on his former manager as he navigates the playoffs and Boone said Monday hed continue to do so as the Yankees prepare for their first Fall Cla sic in 15 years. Asked on Monday what me sage he pa ses along to his former player in the postseason, Torre kept it simple. Aaron Boone celebrates after the Yankees win over the Guardians on Oct. 19, 2024. USA TODAY Sports I remind managers who they are and how to use their experience in the game, Torre said by phone. I know we get into all the analytics and information especially this time of year but I tell them not to give up on their instincts. Thats what got them here. You never want to not use that. And thats especially true with Boone, Torre added, which is something he wants him to keep as the pre sure of the World Series builds. Hes third-generation in the majors, with his father [Bob] and grandfather [Ray], said Torre, who managed both the Yankees and Dodgers and is planning on attending every game of the World Series Elvis Peguero Jersey , starting Friday at Dodger Stadium. Explore More Theres nothing Aaron hasnt seen, Torre said. But there is a difference in the World Series and the playoffs: You go from a marathon to a sprint. He knows how to do that. Boone, though, has never had to deal with the pre sure cooker of managing in the World Series in The Bronx. And after Boones ALCS homer in 03, the Yankees lost to the Marlins, so Boone is also looking for his first World Series ring. Joe Torre managed Aaron Boone when the Yankees made the World Series in 2003. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post You have to manage the game and not be overwhelmed by everything thats going on, Torre said. If you let that happen, it becomes stre sful. Torre was in his first year managing the Yankees when he took them to the World Series in 1996 their first since 1981 and they dropped the first two games to Atlanta before winning the next four. At the time, I was just thrilled to be in the World Series, Torre said of 96. I had never been in one, either as a player or manager. So I was just excited to be there. You dont even think about winning it at first. But once it starts, youre conditioned to do the best you can. And he understands better than most that simply reaching the World Series is never enough in The Bronx. Its the nece sity to win, Torre said of the attitude thats been around since he worked for George Steinbrenner. Its not about doing a good job to get there. Youre supposed to win, no matter what. When you work there, the expectations and pre sure is high. But you know that going in, as I did with George, the challenge. It doesnt matter who youre playing. And since Boone has October experience both as a player and now as a veteran manager, Torre said hes better positioned than some other managers who may not have that rsum. The two have remained close and Boone invited Torre to spring training this season, with Torre attending camp in Tampa for a few days. No one has been around the game longer, Torre said. And Ill always pull for him, since he played for me, so Im having fun watching it. Hes done a great job. Ive always felt that way. To come in cold, never having managed before, and then being dropped into the Yankee situation. Its far from a piece of cake and hes gotten them this far. Glenn Robinson Jersey