Yankees Fans Boo Cashman, Steinbrenner During Paul O’Neill’s Jersey Retirement

New York fans didn’t let the ceremony stop them from airing out their frustrations with the team.

Evidently, a number retirement isn’t enough to stop Yankees fans from booing team management in the midst of a tough stretch in the field. 

Paul O’Neil, the former right fielder who won four World Series with New York, was being honored at Yankee Stadium Sunday but things took a bit of an ugly turn when it came time for him to be presented with his framed replica of a Monument Park plaque and pinstriped No. 21 that was retired. 

The team’s managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner presented him with the frame and as soon as his name was mentioned, Yankee Stadium let him have it. 

Hal Steinbrenner got some boos from Yankees fans as he presented Paul O'Neill with a #21 plaque pic.twitter.com/Q3Z46ViSYd

— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 21, 2022

Fans also booed when Steinbrenner mentioned Brian Cashman, the team’s general manager, when addressing the crowd. 

Vibe check in the Bronx, where Yankees have lost 14 of 17: Hal Steinbrenner was booed as he took the field to present Paul O'Neill with a gift. Later, fans boo as O'Neill mentions Brian Cashman.

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) August 21, 2022

The frustration stems from the team’s struggles in the second half of the season. The Yankees have just five wins in their last 19 games and fans have become restless. The team was considered a World Series favorite sitting on top of the AL for most of the season but after Sunday’s win against the Blue Jays, they’re now 74–48 and 3.5 games behind the Astros. 

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