Aaron Boone Admits Ben Rice Has Exceeded His Expectations This Season

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Aaron Boone Admits Ben Rice Has Exceeded His Expectations This Season

“I think he's turning into one of the best hitters in the league,” said Boone. The Yankees manager admitted that, while he thought Rice was a talented hitter, "I think he's probably shown he's even a little more than that". The Yankees have a 28-18 record, and Rice's 14 home runs have been a huge part of that run.


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