Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Testimony of Yankee managerial nominee Aaron J. Boone before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

Questioning by Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-La.) at the confirmation Dec. 18 hearing of Aaron J. Boone.

Kennedy: Have you ever managed a major league baseball game?

Boone: No, sir, I have not.

Kennedy: Have you ever managed a minor league baseball game?

Boone: Uh, no, sir.

Kennedy: Have you ever walked out to the mound to remove a pitcher?

Boone: No, sir. I can't say that I have.

Kennedy: Have you ever called for a pinch-hitter?

Boone: (Silence)

Kennedy: Shall I repeat the question?

Boone: No, sir. I was thinking, though, I have been pinch-hit for. Is that enough?

Kennedy: No. Could you please simply answer the question? Have you ever called for a pinch-hitter?

Boone: When I was little, I had a Strat-o-Matic team, and I made substitutions that-

Kennedy: Have you ever called for a pinch-hitter in a real live baseball game?

Boone: No, sir, I have not.

Kennedy: Do you know who Larry Rothschild is?

Boone: Yes, sir! I do! He is pitching coach for the Yankees! 

Kennedy: Have you ever dealt with Larry Rothschild in the dugout during a real live baseball game?

Boone: Well, no, sir. But I have dealt with Jessica Mendoza in the broadcast booth, and-

Kennedy: I have no further questions!

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