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Aaron Boone Would Love to See Giancarlo Stanton in 2022 Home Run Derby

Boone had no objections when asked about Stanton's interest in this year's Home Run Derby.

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BOSTON — Giancarlo Stanton wants to participate in the 2022 Home Run Derby.

Sounds like he has his manager's blessing as well.

Aaron Boone was asked on Saturday if he supports Stanton's wish to compete in the Derby later this month, in addition to starting in the outfield in the All-Star Game. The skipper didn't hesitate, saying if he wants to do it, he should go for it.

"Gives me a reason to tune in during my little mini vacation because he's about as fun as it gets to watch," Boone said. "We don't get it a lot, he's working on things in BP, but when he really goes in there and says I'm gonna step on it, it's something to behold. So if he wants to do, he's up for it, he knows himself really well. I'll support that and give me something to look forward to on Monday."

Boone added that Stanton's home runs will "take your breath away." 

Stanton hasn't participated in the Home Run Derby since 2017, when he was eliminated in the first round by ex-Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez. Stanton's current teammate and fellow outfielder Aaron Judge won the Derby that year. Judge will also start in this month's All-Star Game.

In 2016, Stanton won the Home Run Derby in San Diego at Petco Park. He was also swinging in the event back in 2014 (at Target Field in Minnesota). 

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Max Goodman covers the New York Yankees for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. Goodman has been on the Yankees beat for three seasons. He is also the publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Jets site, Jets Country. Before starting Inside The Pinstripes, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. At school, Goodman was an anchor and reporter with NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. While at Northwestern, Goodman interned with MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman. You can connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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