Hal on the Gum-chewer: "Every manager, if you look at any five games or seven games or 10 games, is going to make mistakes. Obviously in the postseason, they’re magnified. I’m not saying he makes the right decision every time. I think some of the critique is justified. But overall I think he does his homework quite well, deals with his coaches quite well, and listens to their advice, even in-game, and makes a lot of good decisions.”

Aaron Boone gets a vote of confidence, a passing grade, a slap on the back, another season in the hostage seat. 

As we wait for the shoes to drop, here's Boonie's managerial record. 

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you, woo-woo-woo.
What's that you say, Mrs. Steinbrenner,
Joltin' Joe requested too much pay, hey-hey-hey.