The New York Yankees made baseball fans everywhere upset when manager Aaron Boone deprived Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera of the opportunity to record his 3,000th hit.

With the Yankees down one run in the bottom of the eighth inning and two runners in scoring position, Cabrera stepped up to the plate with a chance to add to the Tigers' lead and make history. Boone then intentionally walked him, sending the Detroit crowd into an uproar.

According to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, Boone explained that he preferred the matchup behind Cabrera. The Yankees had Lucas Leutge on the mound and wanted him to face Austin Meadows.

“I just liked the matchup a little bit better in that situation, and it came down to a baseball call for me,” Boone said. “Tough decision, and I thought Lucas executed a pitch and got the soft contact, but you know, (Meadows) dumped it in there. So, tough call.”

With a perspective focused on x's-and-o's, Boone's decision made some sense. It made the force out at second a possibility and gave Boone a lefty-on-lefty matchup. The plan backfired, though, as Meadows' hit scored two runs and helped the Tigers ensure the win.

New York is off to a disappointing start to a season preceded by a disappointing offseason. They are 7-6 with an offense that is one of the worst in the majors. The Bronx Bombers have made more noise regarding Aaron Judge's lack of a contract extension than they have with their play on the field. Aaron Boone's decision to walk Miguel Cabrera certainly won't make them feel any better about how their season is going.