JUST IN: Few hours ago, New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Grounded in Russian Airspace After Unlikely Conflict…see more.

JUST IN: Few hours ago, New York Yankees Manager Grounded in Russian Airspace After Unlikely Conflict

In a bizarre turn of events, New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone reportedly found himself at the center of an international incident when his private plane was temporarily grounded in Russian airspace during a flight to a spring training camp in Florida.

 

Sources close to the situation claim that Boone’s plane inadvertently flew too close to a restricted military zone while the Russian government was conducting a drill involving mock intercepts of “unidentified aircraft.” Eyewitnesses on the scene recounted a surreal moment as Boone, completely unaware of the geopolitical tension unfolding, attempted to hold a conference call with his coaching staff regarding the upcoming season.

 

“We thought it was just a delay, but then we saw some fighter jets zoom past us. It was straight out of a movie,” said one of Boone’s teammates who was on board.

 

As the situation escalated, Russian air traffic control reportedly issued a humorous warning to Boone’s pilot, stating, “This is not a baseball game! Turn back now!” Eventually, the Yankees’ plane was escorted out of the airspace by Russian jets, which apparently did not heed Boone’s attempts to share his game strategy for the season ahead.

 

Back in New York, fans and media outlets had a mixed reaction to the news. Some took to social media to express concern for Boone’s safety, while others joked about whether this incident would lead to a “cold war” with Russian baseball fans.

 

Meanwhile, the Yankees have issued a light-hearted statement: “Aaron is safe, and we appreciate everyone’s concern. It looks like the only thing he’ll be managing for now are the in-flight snacks!”