AARON BOONE/JUAN CASTOR Autographed Signed Official NL BASEBALL

Description: Aaron Boone | Juan Castro Autographed Signed Official NL BASEBALL Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973) is an American former professional baseball infielder, broadcaster, and manager. He is the current manager for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Boone played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, and Houston Astros from 1997 through 2009. He is the son of Bob Boone, grandson of Ray Boone, and the brother of Bret Boone. Boone was an All-Star in 2003, and hit a series-winning walk-off home run in the 2003 American League Championship Series. From 2010 to 2017, Boone was employed by ESPN as a game analyst and was a color commentator for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball coverage, as well as a contributor to Baseball Tonight. In December 2017, the Yankees hired Boone to become the 33rd manager in franchise history. Contents1 Amateur career2 Professional career 2.1 Cincinnati Reds2.2 New York Yankees2.3 Cleveland Indians2.4 Later career3 Broadcasting career4 Managing career 4.1 2018 season4.2 2019 season4.3 Managerial record5 Personal life6 See also7 References8 External linksAmateur career Boone attended Villa Park High School in Villa Park, California. He batted .423 with 22 stolen bases for the school's baseball team in his senior year, and was named the Century League's co-player of the year. The California Angels selected Boone on the third day of the 1991 MLB draft, but he had no intention to sign a professional contract.[1] He attended the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans. In 1993, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and Orleans won the league's championship.[2][3] Professional careerCincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds selected Boone in the third round of the 1994 MLB draft.[4] Boone made his MLB debut in June 1997,[5] and was ejected from the game after being called out sliding into home.[6][7] On the last day of the 1998 season, the Reds started the only MLB infield composed of two sets of brothers: first baseman Stephen Larkin, second baseman Bret Boone, shortstop Barry Larkin, and third baseman Aaron Boone.[8][9] On September 22, 2002, Boone hit the last home run in Riverfront Stadium in the eighth inning, a solo home run off Dan Plesac.[citation needed] Boone hit a career-high 26 home runs in 2002, playing in all 162 games. The Reds named Boone their team's most valuable player. He appeared in the 2003 MLB All-Star Game.[10] New York Yankees The New York Yankees acquired Boone from the Reds for Brandon Claussen, Charlie Manning and cash on July 31, 2003.[11] In 54 games after the trade, he hit .254 with a .720 OPS, six home runs and 31 RBIs.[12] During Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series (ALCS), Boone hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, off of Tim Wakefield, which gave the New York Yankees a 6–5 victory over the Boston Red Sox, thus prolonging the Curse of the Bambino. The New York Daily News dubbed the play the "Curse of the Boonebino".[13] This home run was rated the ninth-best home run of all time on Baseball Tonight. For some time afterward, Red Sox fans called Boone "Aaron Fucking Boone," much as they called Bucky Dent "Bucky Fucking Dent."[14] In January 2004, Boone tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a pick-up basketball game. The game violated the standard MLB player contract, which forbids taking part in off-season basketball, skiing and surfing. The Yankees immediately hinted that they would terminate his contract.[15][16][17] Soon after trading for Alex Rodriguez to play third base, the Yankees released Boone on February 27, 2004.[12] Cleveland Indians Boone signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians in June 2004. He earned $600,000 for 2004, $3 million for the 2005 season, and a club option for the 2006 season worth $4.5 million.[18] After missing the entire 2004 season, Boone played 154 games in 2005. He batted .243 with 16 home runs and 60 RBIs.[19] The Indians exercised an option on Boone's contract for the 2006 season.[20] In his second season with Cleveland, he batted .251 with seven home runs.[21] Later career Boone with the Marlins in 2007 On December 29, 2006, Boone signed a one-year contract with the Florida Marlins worth $925,000.[21][22] He batted .286 in 69 games for the Marlins in 2007.[23] On December 6, 2007, Boone signed a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals.[24] On December 18, 2008, Boone signed a one-year $750,000, plus incentives, deal with the Houston Astros.[25] In March 2009, Boone underwent open-heart surgery to replace a bicuspid aortic valve, a condition that he has been aware of since childhood but which routine tests indicated had recently worsened. Boone stated that doctors told him he could play baseball when he recovers, but he was not sure if he would choose to do so.[26][27][28] Boone returned to baseball on August 10, when he began his rehabilitation with the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Astros' Double-A minor league affiliate. He played five innings and was hitless in two plate appearances. Boone stated after the game that his goal was to return to the major leagues by September 1, the date that major league rosters expand.[29] Boone was activated on September 1, and added to the Astros' expanded roster.[30] On September 2, Boone made his season debut, playing at first base and going 0 for 3.[31] On September 16, Boone stated that he was leaning towards retirement, and on October 4 he played his last game. Juan Gabriel Castro (born June 20, 1972), is a Mexican former professional baseball infielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies, during his 17-year big league career. Castro was known mainly for his defensive abilities. He was primarily a reserve player. Castro batted and threw right-handed. He currently is serving as the infield coach for the Philadelphia Phillies and the manager for Mexico national baseball team. Contents1 Baseball career 1.1 Los Angeles Dodgers1.2 Cincinnati Reds1.3 Minnesota Twins1.4 Cincinnati Reds (second stint)1.5 Baltimore Orioles1.6 Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)1.7 Philadelphia Phillies1.8 Los Angeles Dodgers (third stint)1.9 Retirement1.10 Coaching2 References3 External linksBaseball careerLos Angeles Dodgers Castro was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1991 and began his trek through the minor leagues with the Great Falls Voyagers in 1991. He followed that up with time spent with the Bakersfield Dodgers, San Antonio Missions and Albuquerque Dukes. He was selected to the Texas League All-Star Team while with San Antonio in 1994. Castro made his major league debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 2, 1995 against the Montreal Expos as a defensive replacement at third base. He got his first at bat on September 11 and recorded his first career hit in his first career start, on the final day of the season, October 1, against the San Diego Padres. Playing for the Dodgers was especially meaningful for Castro, as he idolized fellow Mexican and former Dodgers pitching ace Fernando Valenzuela as a child. Castro played for the Dodgers through the 1999 season. His primary position was shortstop, but he also backed up at second base and third base. Cincinnati Reds After seeing very little playing time during the 1999 season, Castro was traded by the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds for Kenny Lutz on April 1, 2000, just before the start of the season. He played with the Reds from 2000 to 2004, mostly as a utility player. In 2003, he batted .253/.290/.388 with career highs of 9 home runs and 33 RBIs. Minnesota Twins In 2005, Castro was signed by the Minnesota Twins as a backup to rookie shortstop Jason Bartlett. Bartlett struggled and Castro saw increased playing time. He batted .257/.279/.386, and his 9 sacrifices were 7th in the league.[1] Cincinnati Reds (second stint)[edit] On June 15, 2006, Castro was traded back to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league outfielder Brandon Roberts. On April 21, 2008, he was designated for assignment by the Reds.

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