GM Brian Cashman continues to 'believe strongly' in Aaron Boone, New York Yankees amid struggles

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are 5-14 in August, drawing the ire of their entire fan base while manager Aaron Boone is publicly showing his frustration by slamming tables in press conferences.

But Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not hesitate to stand behind the slumping club on Monday.

«The group has my belief,» Cashman said. «I believe strongly in them and I think they are still capable of everything we've ever hoped and dreamed, but we have to weather the storm first and foremost.»

In recent days, Yankees fans made both Cashman and Boone the subject of their anger after the club's struggles. On top of the offense struggling to produce, Frankie Montas has posted a 9.00 ERA, allowing 14 runs in 14 innings pitched since the team traded for him from Oakland. Meanwhile, the team traded Jordan Montgomery, who has posted a 0.54 ERA in three starts allowing one run in 16.2 innings pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. Harrison Bader, who came to New York from St. Louis, has yet to play a game due to injuries.

That said, Cashman stood by Boone's performance in recent weeks.

«I think he's done a great job,» Cashman said,. «I think he's managed his players extremely well.… He's even keel. It's important for our players to see that because if he can keep his temperament the same, for the most part, they don't see panic. It doesn't mean he can't lose his cool, which he will from time to time when necessary.»

The struggles of Montas early in his Yankees tenure contrasting with the success of Montgomery in St. Louis has brought scrutiny to the Yankees approach at the deadline. Cashman said that Montas coming off a shoulder injury on top of the recent death in his family has affected his play on the field.

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