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Critics are quick to evaluate Boone’s game-time decisions, suggesting that managers should take full accountability for outcomes. Yet, Boone's management style reflects the realities of contemporary baseball, where reliance on data and a concepts-driven approach dominate. In a recent game, for instance, the choice to bring in pitcher Nestor Cortez may not solely rest with Boone—such decisions are often a product of prior discussions and collective decision-making among the coaching staff.
Moreover, Boone's positive reinforcement of players, while dismissed by some as mere platitudes, is becoming a standard approach in professional sports. The days of public reprimands are behind us; modern managers focus on creating a supportive environment that ultimately benefits players.