Analysts Accuse Boone Of Ignoring Ben Rice's Breakout For Yankees

Analysts Accuse Boone Of Ignoring Ben Rice's Breakout For Yankees

NEW YORK — Ben Rice’s performance behind the plate is drawing praise while manager Aaron Boone continues to take a wait-and-see approach. The rookie catcher has impressed with his ability to handle pitchers and produce at the plate, fueling talk that he could take over the primary catching role. Boone, however, has not declared a change. Rice impresses defensively, ‘hasn’t lost a step back there’ NYY Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News rep…